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.
How Jurably helps in San Juan
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 San Juan 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Juan?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Juan 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 San Juan recorder in person.
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Under contract in San Juan? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.