ONLINE Access Boulder County Colorado Co. Property records & deeds for title and lien searches

How to Access Boulder County Colorado Property Records and Deeds, Lien and Title Search

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Boulder County provides multiple online systems and office locations for accessing property records, deeds, liens, and conducting title searches. Property owners, real estate professionals, and researchers can obtain these records through several official channels.

Boulder County Public Search Portal for Recorded Documents

The Boulder County Clerk & Recorder operates a Public Search portal that provides access to recorded documents including deeds, liens, and other real estate records. The system offers free watermarked images for viewing, downloading, and printing, while non-watermarked copies can be ordered for a small fee.

Official Link: Boulder County Public Search

The Recording Division provides document types, recording information, grantor and grantee names, and legal descriptions through this online portal. Nearly 10 million records dating back to 1860 are accessible through this system.

Boulder County Property Search System for Assessment Records

Boulder County operates both a new and legacy Property Search application for accessing assessment data, ownership information, and property details. The new system is optimized for mobile devices, while the legacy version remains available during the transition.

Official Links:

• New Property Search System
• Legacy Property Search

The Property Search system provides ownership details, assessment information, sales data, zoning information for unincorporated areas, floodplain data, surveys, and election district information.

Recording Division Office Information

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

Recording Division Contact Information:

• Phone: 303-413-7770
• Email: recording@bouldercounty.gov
• Main Office: 1750 33rd Street, Suite 201, Boulder, CO 80301

The Recording Division handles real estate documents including deeds, deeds of trust, liens, subdivision plats, marriage licenses, and civil unions.

Boulder County Assessor’s Office for Property Valuations

The Assessor’s Office establishes values for more than 120,000 properties within Boulder County every two years, worth more than $120 billion in market value.

Assessor Office Locations:

Boulder Location:

• Address: 1325 Pearl St., 2nd floor, Boulder, CO 80302
• Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Thursday (Closed Friday)

Longmont Location:

• Address: 515 Coffman St., Suite 114
• Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday only

Lafayette Location:

• Address: 1755 S Public Road
• Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lien Search and Mechanics Lien Information

Boulder County accepts mechanics liens and other lien documents for recording. The county has specific requirements for lien filings, including proper formatting, correct payment amounts, and adherence to Colorado state law.

Recording fees are $13 for the first page of all recorded documents and $5.00 for each additional page ($10.00 for documents larger than legal size). A documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of applicable sales consideration also applies.

Title Search Resources and Property Alert Service

Boulder County offers a free PropertyAlert service where residents can sign up for notifications about property activity through the Public Search portal.

For comprehensive title searches, users can access multiple document types including:

• Warranty deeds and quit claim deeds
• Deeds of trust and releases
• Liens and lien releases
• Subdivision plats and maps
• Easements and right-of-way documents

Electronic Recording Services

Boulder County provides electronic recording (eRecording) services for entities that submit numerous documents. This service allows same-day submission and receipt of recorded documents, saving time and money.

Electronic Recording Contact: recording@bouldercounty.gov

Document Copy Fees and Ordering Process

Copy Fees:

• Record copies: $0.25 per page
• Certified copy of recorded document: $1.00
• Digital copy of plat via email: $2.00 per sheet

Document copies can be obtained in person, by phone, by mail, or online. When requesting copies by mail, include your name, phone number, mailing address, document type, reception number, type of copy requested, payment, and postage or self-addressed stamped envelope.

Important Access Notes

All documents should have a top margin of at least 1 inch, with left, right, and bottom margins of at least 0.5 inch. Documents must be written or typed legibly with dark ink to reproduce digitally.

Boulder County provides this information as a public service but offers no guarantees as to data accuracy. Only Colorado Licensed Professional Land Surveyors can provide survey-quality land information.

Additional Resources

Boulder County Treasurer (Tax Information): Boulder County Treasurer Web Portal

Boulder County Open Data: Property Data Portal

General County Information: Boulder County Official Website

This comprehensive access system ensures property records, deeds, liens, and title information remain publicly available through multiple channels, supporting transparency in real estate transactions and property ownership throughout Boulder County, Colorado.