WHAT WE DO

See also Recordings Archives and Office Location, Hours.

Recording

Clerk and Recorder has the responsibility of recording documents received over-the-counter or by mail from individuals, banks, title companies, etc. Documents range from warranty and quit claim deeds conveying real estate, to all types of liens against both real and personal property, and the ultimate releases of those liens. Assignments, judgments, court orders, and military discharges are examples of other types of documents recorded. Completed marriage certificates returned to us after marriage ceremonies and solemnizations also are recorded.

All documents recorded are indexed and imaged digitally for archival. (Military discharges become restricted records not available for general public inspection.) Original documents are returned by mail and copies are available after this processing is completed.

Marriage Licensing

For detailed information regarding marriages and marriage licenses, see our Marriage Requirements and Applications and Marriage Ceremonies and Officials pages.

Fees Schedule

Recordings
Real Estate Documents
Tax Lien
first page	$6.00
per additional page	5.00
Condominium, Plat, Planned Building Group
first page	11.00
per additional page	10.00
Release of Deed of Trust (see Public Trustee Fees Schedule)
first page	$21.00
per additional page	5.00
All others, per document
first page	6.00
per additional page	5.00
Documentary Fee (Applicable to all real estate grants and conveyances)
Per $1,000	0.10
Less than $500	0.00
Financial Statements (UCC)
1 or 2 pages	11.00
3 or more pages	16.00
Military Discharge
DD-214	0.00
Copies
Condominiums or Plats, per page	5.00
DD-214, 1 certified, requested at time of recording	0.00
All other documents, per page	0.25
Certification	1.00
Marriage Licensing
Marriage License (cash only)	10.00
Marriage License or Application copy	2.00
Marriage License or Application copy, certified	3.00

WHAT WE DO NOT DO

Dissolution/Divorce – Clerk and Recorder is not involved with these court matters nor do we maintain these records. Contact Denver District Court, 720‑865‑8301. See also Colorado Dissolution Search.

Forms – We do not provide or stock blank forms for executing instruments to be recorded. Contact an office supply or business forms outlet, such as Bradford Publishing, 303-292-2500.

Legal Questions – Our personnel are prohibited from answering legal questions, making interpretations of the law, and giving legal advice. Should you find yourself in need of legal assistance, you may find it beneficial to engage your own private attorney. One possible resource is the Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service, 303-831-8000. See also the Denver County Court Free Legal Clinics and the Colorado Courts Self-Help Center.

Motor Vehicle Registrations – Contrary to information that may be contained in your motor vehicle registration documents, in Denver County the Clerk and Recorder (county clerk) does not administer motor vehicle registrations. Instead, please refer to Denver Motor Vehicle. Call 303-376-2200 for locations and information.

Notarial Acts – Clerk and Recorder is not and does not employ a notary public.