The Recording Department is responsible for recording, indexing, copying, and preserving permanent public documents – primarily real estate records. Our Recording office also is where you go to get a marriage or civil union license in El Paso County. And if you need a release of your military records – come see us! We look forward to serving you!
General Recording Information:
Telephone: (719) 520-6200 Email: recweb@elpasoco.com
Main Office:
1675 West Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Entrance on west exterior of the building
Recording Manager: Jimmie Van Buskirk, Telephone: (719) 520-6200
All Clerk and Recorder Departments and DMV Branches will close early at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 13.
The Recording Department offers in-person service only at the Main Office, Citizens Service Center, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and at the North Branch on Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Copy searches and plat maps are available only at the main office.
The couple should complete our online marriage application and then visit the Main Office to finalize the marriage license. No appointment is necessary. Licenses are good for up to 35 days. Once you’re married, the officiant must get the completed marriage certificate back to our office within 63 days. Pet paw prints are no longer accepted in the witness section of the marriage license. The following links provide additional information on all the steps!
Please note, for information related to divorce, contact the Colorado Fourth Judicial District, (719) 452-5000.
You may drop off documents to record in the drop box outside the east entrance of the Main Office. Seal your envelope, include payment if applicable and your contact information. Another option is to mail your documents to: Recording Department, Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
Learn more about eRecording, recording and copy fees, and processing your documents.
You may request a copy of a document by emailing copyrequests@elpasoco.com.
The following links you to the El Paso County Official Public Records Search.
Images of recorded documents are not available on our website.
To search marriages recorded from 05/01/1991 to present, use the Marriage/Civil Union Records Search page.
You may request a copy of a document by emailing copyrequests@elpasoco.com.
We have several forms available for marriage/civil union forms, real estate forms, and copy request forms, among others. Follow the link below!
You also may request a copy of a document by emailing copyrequests@elpasoco.com. For in-person service visit our main office at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 1079.
Thank you for your service! To receive a DD Form 214, the following requirements must be followed:
Copies are free, and there is no charge to record a DD-214
Please contact the Recording Department at (719) 520-6200 or via email (recweb@elpasoco.com) with any questions!
Additional links and resources for Recording information
Use our online resources to shorten or save a trip!
For individual copies of documents, please see the Forms Library tab.
The Recording Department offers in-person service at the main office, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and at the North Motor Vehicle Office on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Call our office at (719) 520-6200 if you have questions.
Please contact us with any questions!
Recording Manager – Jimmie Van Buskirk – (719) 520-7074
Customer Service – recweb@elpasoco.com – (719) 520-6200
Copies – copyrequests@elpasoco.com – (719) 520-6198
eRecording – Jimmie Van Buskirk – (719) 520-7074
Information pertaining to the CLERK TO THE COURT (including divorces, child support, adoption, criminal and civil cases, transcripts, jury duty, name changes) may be obtained at the Colorado Fourth Judicial District, (719) 452-5000.
Information on birth and death records may be obtained through the El Paso County Public Health Department, (719) 575-8492.
