Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Montrose, CO
Montrose (population 42,679) records real-property documents through the Montrose 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.
Montrose recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montrose County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43.00 flat fee per document (includes $3 surcharge), effective 7/1/2025 first / None - flat $43 fee covers all pages add'l (+Documentary fee $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration; mining claims $6.00 first page + $5.00 additional page + $0.25 per claim; credit card processing surcharge of 3.50%; copies $0.25/page, plats $7, certification $1)
- Mailing address
- 320 South 1st Street, Room 103, Montrose, CO 81401 (also listed as 317 South 2nd Street, Montrose, CO 81401)
- Phone
- (970) 249-3362 ext. 2
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Montrose County Clerk and Recorder)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Colorado Real Property Transfer Declaration (TD-1000) required with conveyance documents
Can you e-record in Montrose?
Yes. Montrose 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 Montrose, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Montrose 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 Montrose County Clerk and Recorder at 320 South 1st Street, Room 103, Montrose, CO 81401 (also listed as 317 South 2nd Street, Montrose, CO 81401).
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 flat fee per document (includes $3 surcharge), effective 7/1/2025 first / None - flat $43 fee covers all pages add'l (+Documentary fee $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration; mining claims $6.00 first page + $5.00 additional page + $0.25 per claim; credit card processing surcharge of 3.50%; copies $0.25/page, plats $7, certification $1)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montrose
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 Montrose 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.
Montrose recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montrose?
The Montrose County Clerk and Recorder charges $43.00 flat fee per document (includes $3 surcharge), effective 7/1/2025 first / None - flat $43 fee covers all pages add'l (+Documentary fee $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration; mining claims $6.00 first page + $5.00 additional page + $0.25 per claim; credit card processing surcharge of 3.50%; copies $0.25/page, plats $7, certification $1), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Montrose County Clerk and Recorder). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montrose?
Yes. Montrose 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 Montrose?
Mail recordings to Montrose County Clerk and Recorder: 320 South 1st Street, Room 103, Montrose, CO 81401 (also listed as 317 South 2nd Street, Montrose, CO 81401) ((970) 249-3362 ext. 2).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montrose?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montrose 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 Montrose recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.