Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in La Plata, CO
La Plata (population 55,638) records real-property documents through the La Plata 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.
La Plata recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- La Plata 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 filings unchanged (separate fee schedule) add'l (+Additional state documentary fee applies when property is conveyed; Death Records and DD214 documents exempt/free)
- Mailing address
- La Plata County Clerk and Recorder, 679 Turner Drive, Suite C, Durango, CO 81303
- Phone
- 970-382-6281
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely 'La Plata County Clerk and Recorder'
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not stated as required; statewide C.R.S. 30-10-406 margin rule applies (1-inch top, 0.5-inch other margins)
Can you e-record in La Plata?
Yes. La Plata accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in La Plata, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets La Plata 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 Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to La Plata County Clerk and Recorder at La Plata County Clerk and Recorder, 679 Turner Drive, Suite C, Durango, CO 81303.
- 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 filings unchanged (separate fee schedule) add'l (+Additional state documentary fee applies when property is conveyed; Death Records and DD214 documents exempt/free)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to La Plata standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
La Plata recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in La Plata?
The La Plata 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 filings unchanged (separate fee schedule) add'l (+Additional state documentary fee applies when property is conveyed; Death Records and DD214 documents exempt/free), with checks payable to unverified - likely 'La Plata County Clerk and Recorder'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in La Plata?
Yes. La Plata accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 La Plata?
Mail recordings to La Plata County Clerk and Recorder: La Plata County Clerk and Recorder, 679 Turner Drive, Suite C, Durango, CO 81303 (970-382-6281).
Can Jurably record my document in La Plata for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the La Plata recorder in person.
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