Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Rio Blanco, CO
Rio Blanco (population 6,529) records real-property documents through the Rio Blanco 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.
Rio Blanco recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rio Blanco 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); see county's 2026 Fee Schedule for current totals first / Included in $43 flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration on conveyances)
- Mailing address
- Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder, P.O. Box 1067, Meeker, CO 81641 (physical: 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641; Rangely office: 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, CO 81648)
- Phone
- 970-878-9460 (Meeker); 970-878-9465 (Rangely)
- Checks payable to
- Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified — office states documents must be 'clear and legible'; no explicit cover-sheet mandate found
Can you e-record in Rio Blanco?
Yes. Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder at Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder, P.O. Box 1067, Meeker, CO 81641 (physical: 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641; Rangely office: 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, CO 81648).
- Pay the recording fee ($40 base + $3 surcharge = $43 flat per document, regardless of page count (statewide flat fee effective July 1, 2025); see county's 2026 Fee Schedule for current totals 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.
How Jurably helps in Rio Blanco
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 Rio Blanco 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.
Rio Blanco recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rio Blanco?
The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder charges $40 base + $3 surcharge = $43 flat per document, regardless of page count (statewide flat fee effective July 1, 2025); see county's 2026 Fee Schedule for current totals first / Included in $43 flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sales consideration on conveyances), with checks payable to Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rio Blanco?
Yes. Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco?
Mail recordings to Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder: Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder, P.O. Box 1067, Meeker, CO 81641 (physical: 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641; Rangely office: 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, CO 81648) (970-878-9460 (Meeker); 970-878-9465 (Rangely)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rio Blanco?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco recorder in person.
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