How to Search Colorado Property Records (Start Here)
Property records in Colorado are maintained at the county level. The County Assessor handles property valuations and assessment data. The County Treasurer handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Colorado property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the County Assessor. For tax payment history and bills, go to the County Treasurer. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Colorado. The County Assessor handles assessments; the County Clerk and Recorder handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
Recorder of deeds
Statewide deed index?
Standard recording fee
Property tax oversight
Assessor name
Number of counties
64 counties
Population
5,957,493
Households
2,331,517
Median Income
$92,911
Median Home Value
$502,200
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Colorado property records URL verified against the official state publisher at cdola.colorado.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.
Colorado Property Records — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, taxes, and assessments for property in Colorado — where each record lives and who maintains it in 2026.
County
Where records live
Not federal, not state
Assessor
Official value
Not Zillow estimate
Recorder
Deed & mortgage
Permanent record
Treasurer
Tax amount
Current bill & history
UCC
Business filings
Usually Secretary of State
Deed
100%
Mortgage
100%
Tax bill
100%
Lien (county)
100%
Lien (federal IRS)
50%
UCC (business)
10%
Unit: % kept at the COUNTY level.
What Changed in 2026 — Colorado Property Records
2026
Colorado property records portal active
The official Colorado portal at cdola.colorado.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for property records in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for property records
The BLM General Land Office Records at glorecords.blm.gov provides federal-level context that complements Colorado state records.
2026
Colorado access in 2026
For 2026, Colorado continues to publish property records information through state-authorized portals; check cdola.colorado.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Colorado's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
The 5-Tier Colorado Property Records Stack
1
Tier 1 — Deed / title
Colorado County Recorder or Register of Deeds. The legal record of ownership.
2
Tier 2 — Assessment
Colorado County Assessor. Taxable value (NOT market value).
3
Tier 3 — Tax
Colorado County Treasurer or Tax Collector. Amount owed and paid.
4
Tier 4 — Liens
Most liens at the county; federal tax liens (IRS) and UCC filings often at the Secretary of State.
5
Tier 5 — Federal land
BLM General Land Office (glorecords.blm.gov) for federally administered land.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Colorado Property Records
❌ Myth: "Zillow shows the official Colorado value."
✓ Truth: False. Zillow is an algorithm. The official value comes from the Colorado County Assessor.
❌ Myth: "Assessed value = market value in Colorado."
✓ Truth: False. Assessed value is for tax purposes. Most Colorado counties assess at less than 100% of market value.
❌ Myth: "There's a national property database."
✓ Truth: False. No federal property registry exists. Colorado property records are kept county-by-county.
❌ Myth: "The deed shows the current mortgage balance."
✓ Truth: False. The recorded mortgage shows the original amount. The current balance is held by the lender, not the county.
❌ Myth: "All Colorado liens appear in one search."
✓ Truth: False. Property liens are at the county; federal tax liens may be at the IRS; UCC liens are at the Secretary of State.
Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- cdola.colorado.gov — Official Colorado Property Records — State portal for Colorado property records
- BLM General Land Office Records — Federal land records (patents, GLO)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center — Federal flood-zone maps
- HUD Buying a Home — Federal housing programs & property data
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — IRS lien procedures
- USA Spending — Federal Real Property — Federal property spending portal
- National Archives — Land Records — Historical federal land records (RG 49)
Related Property Records Resources
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Property Records Databases
In Colorado, recording is handled by the County Clerk and Recorder.
Property Records
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Colorado Counties
64 Colorado counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I search Colorado property records?▼
In Colorado, property records — including parcel data, assessed value, deeds, and tax history — are primarily maintained at the county level by each county's Assessor and Recorder. Statewide oversight and reporting are provided by the Official Colorado Property Records at cdola.colorado.gov. See the cards below or the county page for direct local search links.
Is there a free statewide Colorado property search?▼
Colorado does not have a single statewide free property search; deed and assessment data are searched at the county level. The Official Colorado Property Records publishes statewide property-tax rules and aggregate data at cdola.colorado.gov; for individual parcels, use the county assessor or recorder.
What's the difference between the Assessor and the Recorder in Colorado?▼
The county Assessor determines property values for tax purposes and maintains the parcel roll. The county Recorder (sometimes Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting title. In some Colorado countys these are combined offices; in others they're separate. The Official Colorado Property Records at cdola.colorado.gov publishes the full list.
How do I find a Colorado parcel ID (APN/PIN)?▼
Parcel identification numbers (APN, PIN, or parcel number depending on the county) are assigned by the county assessor. They appear on every tax bill and on the county's online property-search interface. Once you have the parcel ID you can look up assessed value, ownership history, and recorded documents through the county site; the statewide overview is at cdola.colorado.gov.
How do I challenge a Colorado property assessment?▼
Assessment appeals in Colorado are filed at the county level with the local assessment appeals board, typically within a deadline set after annual valuation notices are mailed. The Official Colorado Property Records publishes the statewide rules, deadlines, and appeal forms at cdola.colorado.gov.