Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lake, CO
Lake (population 7,436) records real-property documents through the Lake 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.
Lake recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lake 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 (county page lists a breakdown: base + $2 state surcharge + $1 clerk tech fee = $43; $3 additional e-recording surcharge noted separately) add'l (+Documentary fee $.01 per $100 of applicable sales consideration)
- Mailing address
- Lake County Clerk and Recorder, 505 Harrison Ave / PO Box 917, Leadville, CO 80461
- Phone
- 719-486-4131 (Clerk & Recorder); Assessor 719-486-4110
- Checks payable to
- Lake County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not stated; statewide C.R.S. 30-10-406 margin rule applies
Can you e-record in Lake?
Yes. Lake accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lake, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Lake 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Lake County Clerk and Recorder at Lake County Clerk and Recorder, 505 Harrison Ave / PO Box 917, Leadville, CO 80461.
- 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 (county page lists a breakdown: base + $2 state surcharge + $1 clerk tech fee = $43; $3 additional e-recording surcharge noted separately) add'l (+Documentary fee $.01 per $100 of applicable sales consideration)).
- 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 Lake 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.
Lake recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lake?
The Lake 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 (county page lists a breakdown: base + $2 state surcharge + $1 clerk tech fee = $43; $3 additional e-recording surcharge noted separately) add'l (+Documentary fee $.01 per $100 of applicable sales consideration), with checks payable to Lake County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lake?
Yes. Lake accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Lake?
Mail recordings to Lake County Clerk and Recorder: Lake County Clerk and Recorder, 505 Harrison Ave / PO Box 917, Leadville, CO 80461 (719-486-4131 (Clerk & Recorder); Assessor 719-486-4110).
Can Jurably record my document in Lake 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 Lake recorder in person.
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