Free links to official Colorado state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 64 counties.
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.
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
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
Where each property record lives
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.
For 2026, Colorado continues to publish property records information through state-authorized portals; check cdola.colorado.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Colorado's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
Colorado County Recorder or Register of Deeds. The legal record of ownership.
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Tier 2 — Assessment
Colorado County Assessor. Taxable value (NOT market value).
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Tier 3 — Tax
Colorado County Treasurer or Tax Collector. Amount owed and paid.
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Tier 4 — Liens
Most liens at the county; federal tax liens (IRS) and UCC filings often at the Secretary of State.
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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."
FACTNo. A Zestimate is an algorithm's guess. The official value is set by the county assessor, and that's the number property taxes are built on.
MYTH"Looking up property records costs money."
FACTBrowsing is free on most Colorado county portals. The fees start when you order certified copies or pull full document images.
MYTH"You can always search by owner name."
FACTMany county portals index by parcel number or address only. If a name search comes up empty, re-run the search the way the county actually files it.
MYTH"The deed shows the current mortgage balance."
FACTThe recorded mortgage shows what was borrowed on day one. Payoff balances are private between lender and borrower — no county office has them.
MYTH"There's a national property database."
FACTThere isn't. No federal registry of who owns what exists — Colorado property records are kept county by county, office by office.
NOTE: This Site does not show current year property values i.e. (if you want to know your property values for next year or how much tax will be due next year you should visit the Boulder County Assessor's Property Search site by clicking on the E-Mapping link above.)
Public records refer to most documentation made or maintained by government agencies, including Clear Creek County. Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), most public records are available to the public, however some exceptions do exist.
Property assessment records for Colorado. Records show assessed values, property characteristics, and several years of history. Tax amounts and payment status typically link from the same record.
A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Colorado that establishes land use classifications within zone districts. Map showing municipal boundaries within Douglas County. This is a data review map used to review property values and characteristics. 2025 Reappraisal Value Change Map by Neighborhood.
Parcel mapping for Colorado with ownership and assessment layers. Layers typically include lot lines, zoning, and aerial imagery, with links to assessor data. It is the quickest way to turn an address into a parcel number before a deed or tax search.
The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all property within the county as directed by state laws. It is the duty of the Assessor to locate, identify and value all taxable property within the County.
Use of this information is the sole responsibility of the user; the County nor the San Luis Valley GIS/GPS Authority assumes no liability associated with errors or omissions, and/or the use or misuse of this information. Pursuant to section 24-72-201, et seq., C.R.S.. certain records kept by Saguache, Colorado in the normal course of business are open to inspection by the public at reasonable times.
Parcel and valuation data for San Juan County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. If a link breaks, the office homepage at sanjuancounty.colorado.gov carries the new path.
Property assessment records for Colorado. Researchers use these records to trace ownership when deed indexes are thin. Exemptions — homestead, senior, veteran — show on the parcel record where claimed.
Show Recent Sales to show the locations of recent sales and click on an icon in the map to see more Sale information · Show Recent Permit Application(s) to show the locations of recent permits and click on an icon in the map to see more Sale information
Official public records resource for Colorado. Older material may require an in-person visit or a mailed request. Official pages like this outlast the third-party copies that scrape them.
Assessment and tax records covering Gilpin County are published through this system. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official property and tax office.
The tax information is provided to the Treasurer for the production of the tax roll. To understand how your taxes are calculated click here. Public Records The Assessor’s Office is also responsible for the administration of all property records, including ownership and mapping data .
Parcel mapping for Colorado with ownership and assessment layers. Neighboring-parcel data makes it easy to see who owns the land around any lot. Searches run by owner name, address, or parcel ID.
Treasurer Web Search- Find current and delinquent taxes due, print statements and receipts, and view and make payments Assessor Web Search- Access current ownership, sales information, tax history.
The County Treasurer's Office bills property taxes from the tax roll warrant certified by the County Assessor. Tax notices are sent out mid-January of every year. In · Colorado you pay the prior year taxes during the current year. Colorado Revised State Statute39-10-103(1)(a).
Load More Search Results · You can adjust the search criteria (above) to find more sales near by. Try selecting any neighboorhood and increasing the search distance
Parcel and valuation data for Yuma County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official property and tax office.
Official public records resource for Colorado. Government sites reorganize often; if a link breaks, the office's homepage will carry the new path. The information comes straight from the office that creates the record, not a reseller.
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.
Which Colorado counties publish parcel and property data online
41 of Colorado's 61 counties run their own online source for parcel and property data, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above — click a county for its full records page.
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.
