Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Juan, CO
San Juan (population 705) records real-property documents through the San Juan 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.
San Juan recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Juan County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43.00 flat (letter/legal up to 8.5x14) per document, effective 7/1/2025 per C.R.S. 30-1-103, regardless of page count first / $0 (flat fee); plats/maps larger than 8.5x14 also $43 flat plus $40 map deposit fee (not recorded) add'l (+Documentary fee $0.05 per $500 consideration on real property transfers; UCC real estate fixture filings 1-2 pages $13, 3+ pages $18, e-recorded UCC $8 flat; federal tax lien $43; death certificates exempt)
- Mailing address
- San Juan County Clerk and Recorder, PO Box 466, Silverton, CO 81433 (US Mail must be addressed to PO Box for delivery in Silverton)
- Phone
- 970-387-5671
- Checks payable to
- San Juan County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not required; include return mailing address on front of document, upper left-hand corner; recording stamp section should not require hand-filling
Can you e-record in San Juan?
Yes. San Juan accepts electronic recording through CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in San Juan, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets San Juan 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, ePN, or by mail to San Juan County Clerk and Recorder at San Juan County Clerk and Recorder, PO Box 466, Silverton, CO 81433 (US Mail must be addressed to PO Box for delivery in Silverton).
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 flat (letter/legal up to 8.5x14) per document, effective 7/1/2025 per C.R.S. 30-1-103, regardless of page count first / $0 (flat fee); plats/maps larger than 8.5x14 also $43 flat plus $40 map deposit fee (not recorded) add'l (+Documentary fee $0.05 per $500 consideration on real property transfers; UCC real estate fixture filings 1-2 pages $13, 3+ pages $18, e-recorded UCC $8 flat; federal tax lien $43; death certificates exempt)).
- 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 San Juan 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.
San Juan recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Juan?
The San Juan County Clerk and Recorder charges $43.00 flat (letter/legal up to 8.5x14) per document, effective 7/1/2025 per C.R.S. 30-1-103, regardless of page count first / $0 (flat fee); plats/maps larger than 8.5x14 also $43 flat plus $40 map deposit fee (not recorded) add'l (+Documentary fee $0.05 per $500 consideration on real property transfers; UCC real estate fixture filings 1-2 pages $13, 3+ pages $18, e-recorded UCC $8 flat; federal tax lien $43; death certificates exempt), with checks payable to San Juan County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Juan?
Yes. San Juan accepts electronic recording through CSC, ePN, 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 San Juan?
Mail recordings to San Juan County Clerk and Recorder: San Juan County Clerk and Recorder, PO Box 466, Silverton, CO 81433 (US Mail must be addressed to PO Box for delivery in Silverton) (970-387-5671).
Can Jurably record my document in San Juan 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 San Juan recorder in person.
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