Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson, CO
Jefferson (population 582,910) records real-property documents through the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Jefferson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43.00 flat fee per document (statewide flat fee effective 7/1/2025 under HB24-1269), regardless of page count first / Included in flat $43 fee; UCC finance documents billed separately ($8-$18 depending on page count/e-recorded status) add'l (+State documentary fee $0.10 per $1,000 of consideration on transfer deeds over $500; death records recorded free)
- Mailing address
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Suite 2560, Golden, CO 80419
- Phone
- 303-271-8168
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely 'Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder'
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not stated as mandatory; grantee mailing address required on transfer deeds per statute; plats must comply with C.R.S. 38-50-101
Can you e-record in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Jefferson, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through CSC, or by mail to Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder at Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Suite 2560, Golden, CO 80419.
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 flat fee per document (statewide flat fee effective 7/1/2025 under HB24-1269), regardless of page count first / Included in flat $43 fee; UCC finance documents billed separately ($8-$18 depending on page count/e-recorded status) add'l (+State documentary fee $0.10 per $1,000 of consideration on transfer deeds over $500; death records recorded free)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jefferson
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Jefferson property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Jefferson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson?
The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder charges $43.00 flat fee per document (statewide flat fee effective 7/1/2025 under HB24-1269), regardless of page count first / Included in flat $43 fee; UCC finance documents billed separately ($8-$18 depending on page count/e-recorded status) add'l (+State documentary fee $0.10 per $1,000 of consideration on transfer deeds over $500; death records recorded free), with checks payable to unverified - likely 'Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Jefferson?
Mail recordings to Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder: Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Suite 2560, Golden, CO 80419 (303-271-8168).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jefferson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jefferson to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Jefferson recorder in person.
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Under contract in Jefferson? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.