Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pitkin, CO
Pitkin (population 17,358) records real-property documents through the Pitkin 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.
Pitkin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $40 base + $3 surcharge = $43 flat per document, regardless of page count (statewide flat fee effective July 1, 2025) first / Included in $43 flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration on conveyances)
- Mailing address
- Pitkin County Recording Department, 530 E Main St, Suite 104, Aspen, CO 81611
- Phone
- 970-429-2716
- Checks payable to
- Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified — office provides a 'Preventing Rejected Documents' guidance doc; contact office for cover-sheet specifics
Can you e-record in Pitkin?
Yes. Pitkin 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 Pitkin, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Pitkin 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 Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder at Pitkin County Recording Department, 530 E Main St, Suite 104, Aspen, CO 81611.
- Pay the recording fee ($40 base + $3 surcharge = $43 flat per document, regardless of page count (statewide flat fee effective July 1, 2025) first / Included in $43 flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration on conveyances)).
- 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 Pitkin 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.
Pitkin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pitkin?
The Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder charges $40 base + $3 surcharge = $43 flat per document, regardless of page count (statewide flat fee effective July 1, 2025) first / Included in $43 flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration on conveyances), with checks payable to Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pitkin?
Yes. Pitkin 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 Pitkin?
Mail recordings to Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder: Pitkin County Recording Department, 530 E Main St, Suite 104, Aspen, CO 81611 (970-429-2716).
Can Jurably record my document in Pitkin 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 Pitkin recorder in person.
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