The duties of the Recording Department include the recording, indexing, and maintenance of permanent public records. There is no charge to search public records, and searching can be performed at the public computers in our office. Recording personnel cannot search on your behalf, but would be happy to assist you in getting started with your search efforts.
Note: The Clerk and Recorder does not provide blank forms for recording purposes. You may purchase forms at any office supply store.
eRecording
Morgan County also accepts recorded documents electronically from the following approved submitters:
Request for DD 214
Attention Military Personnel:
To request a copy of a DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge), please print and complete the Request for DD 214 form and return it to our office (in person or by USPS mail) with a copy of your valid ID.
Recording Fees
The information from Morgan County's Fee Schedule include Morgan County Clerk and Recorder's Fees approved January 10, 2017. To view the County's Full Fee Schedule. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
| Description | Fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies | |||
| Page size 8 1/2 x 11 | $0.25 per page | ||
| Page size 8 1/2 x 14 | $0.25 per page | ||
| Page size 11 x 17 | $1.25 per page | ||
| Flash Drive | $5.00 | ||
| CD | $5.00 | ||
| Record of Commissioners Minutes | $0.25 per page (CORA Request May Be Required) | ||
| $5.00 each (CORA Request May Be Required) | |||
| Research | *1st hour at no charge | ||
| Minimum | $16.79 first 1/2 hour | ||
| Additional time | $33.58 per hour split at 1/4 hour increments See Statute 24-72-205.5 attached | ||
| Copies of Recorded documents: | Certified copy fee* | ||
| County maps: | |||
| Exemption maps | $5.00 per page* | $1.00 | |
| Subdivision maps | $5.00 per page* | $1.00 | |
| Survey maps | $5.00 per page* | $1.00 | |
| Monument | $0.25 each | ||
| Road and Bridge copies | $0.25 each | ||
| General recordings | $0.25 per page* | $1.00 | |
| Military Discharge/DD214 | no charge | ||
| Certified copy fee* | |||
| Marriage | Civil Union Application | License | $30.00 each (includes one certified copy) | ||
| Application | $0.25 per page | $1.00* | |
| License | $0.25 per page | $1.00* | |
| Application/License package | $0.25 per page | $1.00* | |
| Marriage/Civil Union License certified copy for Social Security Purposes | No Charge | ||
| To Record Documents: | |||
| General recordings: | |||
| First page | $13.00 | ||
| Each additional page | $5.00 per page | ||
| Oversized Document (larger than 8.5x14) | $5.00 Add\'l fee per page | ||
| *Documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 purchase on transfer documents if over $500.00 to be assessed on commercial and real property. Exception: a deduction of any personal property disclosure that may be stated on contract of sale or closing/settlement for commercial property only. (39-13-102(5)(a) | |||
| Military Discharge/DD214 | No Charge | ||
| To Record Maps: | |||
| Subdivision Plat/Annexation/Exemption: | |||
| First page | $13.00 | ||
| Each additional page | $10.00 | ||
| Land Survey Plat Maps: | |||
| First page | $23.00 | ||
| Recorded all additional pages | $20.00 | ||
| Right of Way and Easement Maps: | |||
| First page | $23.00 | ||
| Recorded all additional pages | $20.00 | ||
| Ditch and Reservoir Maps: | |||
| First page | $13.00 | ||
| Two or more pages | $10.00 | ||
| Speical District Maps: | |||
| First page | $13.00 | ||
| Recorded all additional pages | $10.00 | ||
| To Record Tax Liens and Releases (for Government Entities): | |||
| Federal | $8.00 | ||
| State | no charge | ||
| To Record UCC's (in Real Estate): | |||
| First 2 pages | $13.00 | ||
| Three or more pages | $18.00 | ||
| If recorded electronic fee is $8.00 for 1 or multiple pages. | |||
| Other Recording Information: | |||
| Municipalities | pay recording fees, exempt from Doc fees | ||
| Inner County Offices (statewide) | no charge for recording fees | ||
| Out-of-State County Offices | pay recording fees | ||
| Documents Retrieved at Customer Request: | |||
| Faxed Documents | $5.00 | 1st pg. $1.00 each add\'l. pg plus $0.25 per copy | |
| Mailing Documents | $5.00 | up to 10 pages, over 10 - based on current postal rates plus $0.25 per copy | |
| E-mailed Documents | $5.00 per email | ||
| Eagle Web - Full Access | $300.00 per month | ||
| Morgan County Fee Collection Policy: | |||
| On recorded documents: Overpayment | |||
| If overpayment is under $4.99, County retains funds | |||
| If overpayment exceeds $5.00, overage will be refunded to depositor | |||
| Short Check Fees - | $20.00 | ||
| Election Fees: | |||
| List of Registered Voters: | |||
| $25.00 or $.01 per name whichever is greater plus additional $5.00 fee to cover CD/Flashdrive mailing | |||
| Mailing Labels: | |||
| $25.00 or $.05 per name whichever is greater plus additional $5.00 fee to cover mailing | |||
| Designated Election Official (first request) C.R.S. 1-5-303(3), 1-7-107(2)(b) | no charge | ||
| Certificate of Voter Registration | $1.25 | ||
| Liquor Licensing Fees: | |||
| Special Events Licenses | $25.00 minimum | ||
| CBI/FBI Fingerprints as required | At Cost | ||