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RECORDING - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. How much are the recording fees? A. Recording fees are $11.00 for the first page, $5.00 for each additional page. Oversize documents (larger than 8.5 x 14) including plats are $11.00 for the first page, and $10.00 each additional page. LSP's are $20.00 per page. documentary fee is .10 per $1000.00 on a sales price over $500.00. Q. How much are copying fees? A. Copy fees are .25 per page and $1.00 certification per document. Copies of Oversized documents are $5.00 per page. Military Discharge are no charge. The County Clerk and Recorders office cannot provide copies via email or fax. Due to budget and staff restrictions in order to provide the best service to all our customers we ask that you come to the Recording Office at 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117 to get copies or become a registered user for web access. Q. How can I obtain a copy? A. You can come in to our office located at 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117, we have public access computers. Copies can also be obtained online if you're a registered user. Q. What requirement do you have to record a document? A. All documents must have a 1 inch margin on the top and bottom of page and an 1/2 inch on the sides. Each document must have a return address. Q. Where can I get a form? A. An office supply store or download them off the internet. Q. Can the clerk give legal advice? A. Clerks can not give legal advice or assist in preparing your documents or notarizing them. Q. How do I add or remove a name from my property? A. There are specific types of instruments that may be needed based on the current status of ownership of real property, therefore we recommend that a title company or a real estate attorney be consulted. Q. What do I need to do to file a lien? A. We do not know the legal process and can not advise the type of form or how fill them out. Seek the advice of an attorney. Q. Can I look up documents online that reside in the clerk's computer system? A. An online search of our records can be done by clicking on Public Records Search. You will only be able to view indexing. If you are a registered user you will be able to view & print as many documents as you would like to. Q. How much does it cost to become a registered user? A. $50.00 per month, due in our office the last Thursday of each month for the next month’s service or service will be interrupted. Q. Where can I get the web access contract? A. Click on Web Access Contract link, from the home page click on departments, then recording the link is 4th one down. Q. Where can I find property ownership information on-line? A. From the home page click on property search. Property Search Q. Where can I get a birth or death certificate? A. Contact the County Coroner at 303-646-4127 Q. Where can I file for a divorce or obtain a copy of divorce papers? A. You may file for a divorce or obtain a divorce decree from the Elbert County Combined Court located at 751 Ute Street, Kiowa, CO., 80117. The number is 303-621-2131. Q. Where do I file a will? A. For information regarding wills, or probate, contact Elbert County Combined Court located at 751 Ute Street, Kiowa, CO., 80117. The number is 303-621-2131. Q. How can I change my name on my social security card, drivers license, or passport, after getting married? A. The Social Security Administration web site is http://www.socialsecurity.gov A couple locations close to us are: Social Security Administration 8000 Southpark Lane, Littleton, CO 800-772-1213 Social Security Administration 14280 E. Jewell Ave., Ste. 250, Aurora, CO 800-772-1213 To change your driver's license The Colorado Department of Revenue web Site is http://www.revenue.state.co.us A location near us is: Colorado Driver License 17924 Cottonwood Drive, Parker, CO 303-627-0985 To change a passport contact National Passport Information Center http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html 877-487-2778 Q. Where can I find out information about my water well? A. The Colorado Division of Water Resources web site is: http://water.state.co.us/org/contacts.asp 303-866-3587 Back to Departments |
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