How to Search Colorado Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Colorado — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the County Clerk and Recorder in each county.
What this page covers: Colorado recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the County Clerk and Recorder in the county where the property is located. Many county county clerk and recorders offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
Recorder of deeds
UCC-1 filings
Statewide deed index?
Recording statute
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With Colorado as one of these jurisdictions
Number of counties
64 counties
Population
5,957,493
Households
2,331,517
Median Income
$92,911
Median Home Value
$502,200
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Colorado recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.sos.state.co.us on the review date. 5 primary .gov sources cited below.
Colorado Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Colorado — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — Colorado Recorded Documents
2026
Colorado recorded documents portal active
The official Colorado portal at www.sos.state.co.us continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for recorded documents
The NASS UCC Filings overview at www.nass.org provides federal-level context that complements Colorado state records.
2026
Colorado access in 2026
For 2026, Colorado continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.sos.state.co.us for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Colorado's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 5-Type Colorado Recorded Documents Map
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Type 1 — Real property (Deeds, Mortgages)
Colorado County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
2
Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with Colorado Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
3
Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
4
Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in Colorado for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
5
Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
Colorado county recorder; some at state mapping office.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Colorado Recorded Documents
❌ Myth: "All UCC filings are at the Colorado county."
✓ Truth: False. Most UCC filings (Article 9) are at the Colorado Secretary of State, not county.
❌ Myth: "All liens show up in a deed search."
✓ Truth: False. Federal tax liens may file at county OR state. Judgment liens vary. Always cross-check.
❌ Myth: "Recording a deed transfers title."
✓ Truth: False. The deed transfers title when delivered. Recording gives public notice — important but different.
❌ Myth: "DD-214 is only federal."
✓ Truth: Partially false. The original is federal (NPRC), but many veterans record a copy at their Colorado county for easy access.
❌ Myth: "Old Colorado recorded docs are fully digitized."
✓ Truth: False. Most Colorado counties only digitized records back to ~1990-2000. Older docs are paper at the courthouse.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.sos.state.co.us — Official Colorado Recorded Documents — State portal for Colorado recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in Colorado?▼
In Colorado, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Colorado Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.co.us handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Colorado?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Colorado Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.co.us. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Colorado recorded documents available online?▼
Most Colorado countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Colorado Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.co.us.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a Colorado recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Colorado Recorded Documents (www.sos.state.co.us) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Colorado?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Colorado are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Colorado Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.co.us publishes the statewide rules.