If you frequently record documents with Larimer County or require copies of recorded documents, you may want to consider establishing an Escrow or Remote Access account through EASY ACCESS, which is fully automated and provides an easy and convenient way to pay recording and copy fees.
Clerk and Recorder
Clerk and Recorder
Please Note: Users who do not register within system, and choose to remain anonymous, will have access to data only, without the capacity to view or print images.
Searchable indexing is available online from 1971 to present. Documents recorded prior to 1971 will require a book search which must be conducted in our office at 200 W Oak Street in Fort Collins. Our office cannot conduct searches of public records on your behalf, pursuant to C.R.S. 30-10-101(2.5)(c).
The convenience of having a document notarized is available at the Larimer County Recording Department located in the Larimer County Administrative Services building at 200 West Oak Street.
Signature acknowledgements, Certification of Documents, and Affidavits/Jurats are the services available.
You must provide a valid picture ID (State issued ID card, Driver's License, Military ID card or passport) and a $5.00 fee per document. No appointment necessary.
The main focus of the Recording Department is first and foremost the maintenance and integrity of the Larimer County Public Land Records which date back to 1862. Our duties include, the recording and imaging of documents for the permanent public record; providing a grantor/grantee index for search and retrieval of recorded documents; and providing copies of those documents to the public upon request.
Documents typically recorded in our office include but are not limited to:
Save time! Apply online before you visit our office
Be sure to fill out the form completely and click "Submit" at the end of the form to proceed. *Parental information is required for all applicants.* Once the online form is completed, the parties to the union or the marriage must finalize their application by visiting any of the Clerk and Recorder office locations listed below and presenting valid identification. It will also save time to bring the transaction number that you receive after the application has been submitted.
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For information about running for School Board office, please contact the secretary to the board for your school district. You may also reference the Colorado Association of School Boards for more information.
Contact your municipal clerk if you are interested in running for city or town office, including campaign finance questions.
- City of Loveland: (970) 962-2717
- Town of Lyons: (303) 823-6622
- Town of Berthoud: (970) 532-2643
- Town of Windsor: 970-674-2400
- City of Fort Collins: (970) 221-6515
- Town of Wellington: (970) 568-3381
- Town of Estes Park: (970) 577-3702
- Town of Johnstown: (970) 587-4664
Offices include County Assessor, County Clerk and Recorder, County Commissioner, County Coroner, County Sheriff, County Surveyor and County Treasurer. District Attorney information is available at the Secretary of State's website.
The next election for County Commissioner District 1, County Clerk and Recorder, County Treasurer, County Assessor, County Sheriff, County Surveyor, and County Coroner is November 2026.