Recording Department

Effective July 1, 2025, in compliance with C.R.S. 30-1-103, recording fees will change to a flat fee of $43.00 per document regardless of the number of pages. Please note that death certificates will be exempt from these fees. Any document received after June 30, 2025 will be subject to the new fees and will be rejected if the proper payment is not received.

The Recording Department is responsible for processing and preserving documents presented for public record.  Recorded documents in the office range from 1865 to the present.  Most of the documents are available electronically. Included in the records are: real estate records, military discharges, school records (limited information), subdivision maps, marriage licenses and civil unions. In addition to housing recorded documents, the recording department issues marriage licenses and civil unions.

Document Search & Copies

Visit our Clerk and Recorder Self-Service website to search and purchase copies of Weld County recorded documents from 1865 to the present

Marriage & Civil Union Licenses

Requirements and steps to apply for a marriage or civil union in Weld County

Marriage Record Search & Copies

Visit our Clerk and Recorder Self-Service website to search and purchase copies of Weld County marriage records

Military Discharge Copy Request

Complete and submit the attached form to the Clerk and Recorder's office to obtain copies of a recorded DD214

Recording Department Fees

General Recording Department fees

Recording a Document

Information on recording requirements, fees and how to submit documents for recording