Recording Documents

The Recording Division physical office is closed to the public. Online/phone services are available Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Limited in-person services are available by appointment.

Recording Documents

Infographic to alert people that recording filing fees are changing on July 1, 2025. Recorded documents are a flat fee of $43, death records are exempt from fees, though surcharges may apply, and uniform commercial code filings did not change.

A variety of documents may be recorded in Boulder County, including, but not limited to:

  • Warranty deeds
  • Quit claim deeds
  • Deed of Trust
  • Liens
  • Plats
  • UCCs
  • Court documents (letters, personal representative deeds and judgments)
  • Marriage and civil union licenses
  • Death certificates for real estate purposes
  • Military records

Submitting Documents for Recording

Please note: Recorded documents are public record. Please ensure you have removed any personal identifying information such as a Social Security number, birthdate, and driver’s license.

Documents may be recorded by mail or dropped off either at one of our 24-hour drop boxes. Please place documents in a folder or envelope marked “Recording” and include contact information when dropping off.

Documents dropped off in Lafayette/Longmont will be sent via interoffice mail to Boulder for processing, so it may add 1-2 business days to the recording date.

New service for individual property owners**: Emailed documents may be submitted in scanned PDF format; they cannot be a picture converted to PDF. Contact information must be provided, so the Recording office can call the owner for payment over the phone. Additional fees will apply.

**This service does not apply to brokerage firms, realtors, title companies, lenders, law firms, or any other companies who record on behalf of clients/customers. These entities can be setup with an eRecording vendor to submit electronically as described below.

eRecording

If you or your agency/company will be submitting numerous documents, our office recommends using the electronic recording (eRecording) service.

  • eRecording your documents will allow you to submit and receive your recorded documents the same day, saving time and money.
  • For information on how to submit documents electronically, please contact one of our vendors listed below. Various fees apply.
  • Send email to: recording@bouldercounty.gov.

Vendors for eRecording

Requirements for Recording a Document

Provide the following to record a document:

  • Document to be recorded
  • Recording Fee payment
    • Make checks payable to: Boulder County Clerk & Recorder
  • Mailing information for returning the document, if mailed or dropped off a one of our offices

Review a complete list of recording requirements.

Search for Recorded Documents

The Clerk and Recorder’s Public Search Site allows users to search for recorded documents, download a free copy, and order certified copies (fees may apply).

Contact Us

Recording Division

7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Closed Fridays

Recording Homepage
recording@bouldercounty.gov

Phone: 303-413-7770

24-Hour Drop Box Locations

Please place documents in a folder or envelope marked “Recording” and include your contact information.

1750 33rd Street, Boulder
Stand-alone box outside doors on parking lot side (Directions)

1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette
Slot on exterior wall to the right of the main doors (Directions)

529 Coffman Street, Longmont
Stand-alone box at the northeast corner of the building (Directions)

Office Location and Mailing Address

1750 33rd Street, Suite 201
Boulder, CO 80301

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