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 St., Boulder
Stand-alone box outside doors on parking lot side

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

529 Coffman St., Longmont
Stand-alone box outside Motor Vehicle entrance

Office Location and Mailing Address

1750 33rd St., Suite 201
Boulder, CO 80301

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