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Recording a Deed or Document in Rio Grande, CO
Rio Grande (population 11,539) records real-property documents through the Rio Grande 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 Grande recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43.00 flat (statewide flat fee effective 7/1/2025: $40 recording fee + $3 surcharge), regardless of page count; letter/legal (8.5x14) or oversize first / $0 (flat fee covers unlimited pages per document) add'l (+State documentary fee $0.01 per $100 of consideration over $500 (C.R.S. 39-13-102); UCC in real estate: $13 (1-2 pages) / $18 (3+ pages); death certificate copy $1.00)
- Mailing address
- Rio Grande County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 160, Del Norte, CO 81132 (physical: 965 6th St., Del Norte, CO 81132)
- Phone
- 719-657-2744 (Clerk & Recorder); 719-657-2621 (fax)
- Checks payable to
- Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not required (no state-mandated cover sheet); grantee mailing address must appear on deed per C.R.S. 38-35-109(2)
Can you e-record in Rio Grande?
Yes. Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder at Rio Grande County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 160, Del Norte, CO 81132 (physical: 965 6th St., Del Norte, CO 81132).
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 flat (statewide flat fee effective 7/1/2025: $40 recording fee + $3 surcharge), regardless of page count; letter/legal (8.5x14) or oversize first / $0 (flat fee covers unlimited pages per document) add'l (+State documentary fee $0.01 per $100 of consideration over $500 (C.R.S. 39-13-102); UCC in real estate: $13 (1-2 pages) / $18 (3+ pages); death certificate copy $1.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rio Grande
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 Grande 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 Grande recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rio Grande?
The Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder charges $43.00 flat (statewide flat fee effective 7/1/2025: $40 recording fee + $3 surcharge), regardless of page count; letter/legal (8.5x14) or oversize first / $0 (flat fee covers unlimited pages per document) add'l (+State documentary fee $0.01 per $100 of consideration over $500 (C.R.S. 39-13-102); UCC in real estate: $13 (1-2 pages) / $18 (3+ pages); death certificate copy $1.00), with checks payable to Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rio Grande?
Yes. Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande?
Mail recordings to Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder: Rio Grande County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 160, Del Norte, CO 81132 (physical: 965 6th St., Del Norte, CO 81132) (719-657-2744 (Clerk & Recorder); 719-657-2621 (fax)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rio Grande?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rio Grande 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 Grande 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.