A county clerk shall be elected in each county of this state for the term of four years and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, before entering upon the duties of the office, shall execute to the people of the state of Colorado, and file with the county clerk then in office, […]
The county clerk shall be, in and for his county, clerk of the board of county commissioners. Source: G.L. § 479. G.S. § 574. R.S. 08: § 1257. C.L. § 8732. CSA: C. 45, § 79. CRS 53: § 35-4-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-4-2.
Every county clerk shall appoint a deputy, in writing, under the county clerk’s hand, and shall file such appointment in the office of the county clerk; and such deputy, in case of the absence or disability of the county clerk, or in case of a vacancy in the office thereof, shall perform all the duties […]
If a vacancy in the office of county clerk should occur by death, resignation, or otherwise, the board of county commissioners shall appoint some suitable person to fill such vacancy until a successor is elected according to law. Source: G.L. § 481. G.S. § 576. R.S. 08: § 1259. C.L. § 8734. CSA: C. 45, […]
The county clerk and recorder shall keep his or her office at the county seat. The county clerk and recorder shall attend the sessions of the board of county commissioners either in person or by deputy, keep the county seal, records, and papers of the board of county commissioners, and keep a record of the […]
The county clerk and recorder may accept by electronic filing deeds and all other documents authorized by law to be recorded in his or her office. As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires, “electronic” means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. To the extent […]
The county clerk shall be ex officio recorder of deeds and shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the documents received for recording or filing in his or her office. As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires, “document” includes electronic filings. During the hours the office is open […]
A county clerk and recorder shall redact the first five digits of a social security number from a public document recorded with the clerk and recorder upon the request of the individual assigned the social security number or that individual’s designee by power of attorney or appointment of personal representative, custodian, conservator, or guardian if: […]
When authorized by the board of county commissioners, the county clerk and recorder in counties, or cities and counties, may record the documents lawfully filed for record in his or her office by making and preserving microfilm or optical images thereof. Such county clerk and recorder shall properly index the same in the manner required […]
Every county clerk and recorder shall keep a grantor index and a grantee index in the clerk and recorder’s office. The grantor index may be divided into seven columns, with heads to the respective columns as follows: The clerk and recorder shall make correct entries in the grantor index of every document filed or recorded, […]
The county clerk and recorder shall also keep a reception book, each page of which shall be divided into five columns, with heads to the respective columns as follows: When any document has been accepted by the clerk and recorder for recording and the proper fee has been paid, such document shall be deemed to […]
The clerk and recorder shall maintain a file of all subdivision plats presented for recording in accordance with law and all common interest community plats or maps presented for recording in accordance with section 38-33.3-201, C.R.S. Subdivision plats shall be indexed in the grantor index under the name of the person that signs and acknowledges […]
Copies of all documents recorded or filed in the office of the clerk and recorder and transcripts from the records kept therein, certified by the clerk and recorder under the seal of his or her office, shall be prima facie evidence in all cases. Source: G.L. § 488. G.S. § 583. R.S. 08: § 1266. […]
Nothing in this article shall be construed to require the recording of certificates of sale or redemption of land for taxes. Source: L. 1879: p. 49, §§ 1, 2. G.S. §§ 585, 586. R.S. 08: §§ 1268, 1269. C.L. §§ 8743, 8744. CSA: C. 45, §§ 90, 91. CRS 53: § 35-4-15. C.R.S. 1963: § […]
The county clerk and recorders of the several counties in the state of Colorado are authorized, within their respective counties, to administer all oaths or affirmations required to be taken by any person upon any lawful occasion, and to take affidavits and depositions concerning any matter or thing, process, or proceeding pending or to be […]
Oaths and affirmations, affidavits, and depositions administered or taken as provided in section 30-10-416 shall subject any person, who falsely swears or affirms to matters material to any issue or point in question, to the penalties provided by law for persons guilty of perjury in the second degree. Source: G.L. § 426. G.S. § 588. […]
For administering oaths and taking affidavits or depositions, as provided in section 30-10-416, county clerk and recorders shall receive the fee prescribed by section 30-1-103 (2)(a). Source: G.L. § 427. G.S. § 589. R.S. 08: § 1272. C.L. § 8747. CSA: C. 45, § 94. CRS 53: § 35-4-18. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-4-18. L. 83: […]
Every county clerk and recorder shall maintain trade name registration records provided by the department of revenue. Source: L. 83: Entire section added, p. 984, § 4, effective July 1, 1985.
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2014.) Beginning July 1, 2004, and through December 31, 2026, the county clerk and recorder shall collect a surcharge of one dollar for each document received for recording or filing in his or her office. The surcharge shall be in addition to any other fees permitted by statute. Beginning January 1, […]
