How to Access Routt County Colorado Property Records, Deeds, Liens and Conduct Title Searches

Routt County, Colorado, home to Steamboat Springs and the towns of Hayden, Oak Creek, and Yampa, maintains comprehensive property records through multiple county offices. Whether you need property ownership information, deed records, lien searches, or title research, this guide provides direct access to all available resources and official county links.

Property Assessment Records and Valuation Information

The Routt County Assessor’s Office launched a new Property Records Search website hosted by Spatialest, accessible via the Property Search and Community Metrics Page. This modern platform offers enhanced search capabilities and geographical mapping features.

Primary Property Search Portal:

• New Spatialest Property Portal: https://property.spatialest.com/co/routt
• Legacy Tyler Website: https://agner.co.routt.co.us/assessor/web/ (still available but contract ending)

The new site includes recent sales data, building permits, census information, assessment values, and sales price trends, all viewable through an interactive GIS mapping system. Property searches are free with no subscription or login required.

Routt County Assessor’s Office Contact:

• Address: 522 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 10, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
• Phone: (970) 870-5544
• Email: assessor@co.routt.co.us

Recorded Documents, Deeds, and Liens Search

The Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office provides access to recorded public documents through GovOS, a third-party vendor that offers mobile-friendly applications with enhanced search capabilities.

Official Records Search System:

• Current Records (1983-Present): https://routt.co.publicsearch.us/
• Archival Records (Pre-1983): Available through Routt County’s Archival Site

Document Types Available:

• Property deeds and transfers
• Mortgages and deeds of trust
• Liens and releases
• Plats and subdivisions
• Maps and surveys
• Leases and easements

Searching documents and viewing watermarked images is free, but purchasing unwatermarked copies requires registration. The system allows searches by names, recording dates, instrument numbers, and book/page references.

Property Fraud Alert System

The county offers a property fraud alert service where you can set notifications for your property or name, receiving alerts when any document is recorded containing your name or property description.

Subscription Services for High-Volume Users

For entities purchasing large quantities of documents, Routt County offers two subscription options: $300 per month for single login ($1 per document vs. normal $2) and $500 per month for multi-login with unlimited free printing.

Physical Records Access and Fees

Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office:

• Address: 522 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 21, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
• Phone: (970) 870-5556
• Email: clerks@co.routt.co.us
• Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays)

Property documents unavailable online can be accessed at the Archival Site during business hours. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for photocopies and $1 per file plus per-page fees for certified copies.

Recording Fees and Requirements

New Fee Structure (Effective July 1, 2025): Most documents will be charged a flat fee of $40.00 per document rather than per-page, with a total recording fee of $43.00 including surcharge. Documentary fees remain at $0.10 per $1,000 over $500 in consideration.

Land Survey and Plat Records

The Land Survey Plat Index is maintained as a regularly updated spreadsheet tracking plats and land survey plats recorded in the Clerk’s office. This resource is available through the county’s records search system.

Public Records Act Requests

Under the Colorado Public Records Act (CORA), all public records are open for inspection during normal office hours. Record requests can be submitted using the completed CORA Request Form via email to clerks@co.routt.co.us.

Historical Building Permits

Two Databases Available:

1. ArcaSearch Historical Permit Database: Contains permits from 1973-1999 for unincorporated Routt County and incorporated cities/towns
2. CityView Database: Contains permit records from 2000 to present, searchable by address, PIN, or permit number

Additional Resources and Services

Routt County Treasurer and Public Trustee:

• Address: 522 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 22, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
• Phone: (970) 870-5555
• Email: treasurer@co.routt.co.us

Planning Department (Zoning Information):

• Phone: (970) 879-2704
• Handles unincorporated area properties

Professional Title Search Considerations

When conducting title searches in Routt County, property professionals should utilize both the Assessor’s property records system and the Clerk and Recorder’s document search platform. The county maintains comprehensive records of deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and leases, with documents scanned and microfilmed prior to indexing.

For comprehensive title research, examine both current records from 1983 forward and historical records through the Archival Site for pre-1983 documents. The combination of assessment records, recorded documents, and plat information provides complete property ownership and encumbrance history.

Source Reference: U.S. TITLE RECORDS (https://www.ustitlerecords.com/) – For additional property research tools and nationwide title search resources.