Estate Planning for Pueblo County, Colorado Property Owners
For most Pueblo County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.
For a Pueblo County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Combined Court. The two tools that keep a Pueblo County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.
Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Pueblo County
A beneficiary deed lets an owner name a beneficiary who receives Pueblo County property automatically at death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Clerk and Recorderduring the owner’s lifetime and can be revoked any time.
Where to Record Property Documents
Deeds and other real property documents for Pueblo County are recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder at 215 West 10th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. Phone: 719-583-6000. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Recording costs $43 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons under Colorado law can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Clerk and Recorder before submitting.
Pueblo County accepts e-recording through CSC / eRecording Partners Network / Indecomm.
Recording Office Record
County Clerk and Recorder
Pueblo County
Address
215 West 10th StreetPueblo, CO 81003
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
E-recording
Available via CSC / eRecording Partners Network / IndecommE-recording info →
Recording fees
| Base recording fee | $43 |
Effective July 1, 2025, Colorado recording fees changed from a per-page structure to a flat $43.00 per document ($40.00 base fee under CRS 30-1-103 + $3.00 surcharge under CRS 30-1-103.5). No fee is charged for recording death certificates or verification of death documents (HB24-1269). E-recording is available in most counties via Simplifile or CSC.
CRS 30-1-103 (recording fee); CRS 30-1-103.5 (surcharge); CRS 39-13-102 (documentary fee); HB24-1269 (flat fee amendment)
Transfer tax
Documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of consideration when consideration exceeds $500 (CRS 39-13-102). Transfer-on-death deeds are generally exempt (No consideration exchanged at recording. Documentary fee under CRS 39-13-102 applies only to instruments conveying real property for value exceeding $500. TOD deeds involve no present transfer of ownership or consideration.). The documentary fee is collected by the County Clerk and Recorder at the time of recording. It applies to warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, personal representative deeds, and other instruments where consideration is exchanged.
Verified June 3, 2026 · Source
A Living Trust Covers More Than One Deed
A transfer-on-death deed moves a single property. A revocable living trust holds the home, bank and investment accounts, and other assets together, so the whole estate skips the Combined Court — not just the house. For a Pueblo County family with more than one major asset, the trust is usually the cleaner plan.
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Legal Sources
- CRS 30-1-103 (recording fee); CRS 30-1-103.5 (surcharge); CRS 39-13-102 (documentary fee); HB24-1269 (flat fee amendment)
Data sourced from Colorado statutes and official state code. How we research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deeds and other real property documents for Pueblo County are recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder at 215 West 10th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. Call 719-583-6000 to confirm current recording procedures.
Recording a deed in Pueblo County costs $43 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Page count, required cover sheets, and any local transfer tax can change the final total.
Pueblo County accepts electronic recording through CSC / eRecording Partners Network / Indecomm. Paper recording by mail or in person is also accepted.
The County Clerk and Recorder is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Reach the office at 719-583-6000. Confirm whether walk-in or mail-in recording is preferred before you go.
Yes. Deeds recorded in Colorado must be signed in front of a notary before the County Clerk and Recorder will accept them. A transfer-on-death deed follows the same execution rules — see the Pueblo County signing requirements.
A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed names a beneficiary who receives the property automatically when the owner dies, without probate. The deed is recorded with the County Clerk and Recorderduring the owner’s lifetime. Start one with the Colorado TOD deed form.
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