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Home→Tools→Signing Requirements→Colorado→TOD Deed→Chaffee County

How Do I Record a TOD Deed in Chaffee County, Colorado?

Signing requirements, recording fees, and office details for filing a transfer-on-death deed in Chaffee County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Record the beneficiary deed with the County Clerk and Recorder at 104 Crestone Avenue, Room 100, Salida, CO 81201. Call 719-530-5602 to confirm current recording procedures.

Recording in Chaffee County costs $43 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Multi-page deeds, required forms, or local transfer tax can change the final amount.

Chaffee County doesn't offer e-recording. Plan to record by mail or in person.

A Colorado beneficiary deed needs notary acknowledgment before it is submitted for recording. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.

Colorado does not require witnesses for a tod deed.C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified Jun 10, 2026

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Colorado.C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified Jun 10, 2026

Recording a Beneficiary Deed in Chaffee County, Colorado

A beneficiary deed for Chaffee County property is recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder at 104 Crestone Avenue, Room 100, Salida, CO 81201. Phone: 719-530-5602. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (closed Friday).

Recording costs $43 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Clerk and Recorder before submitting.

Before recording, a Colorado beneficiary deed needs notary acknowledgment. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.

Chaffee County doesn't offer e-recording. Plan to record by mail or in person.

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Colorado TOD Deed RequirementsC.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified Jun 10, 2026

Wet signature and physical recording required

Requirement
Colorado
Witnesses Required
None
Notarization
Required

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TOD Deed Details

Detail
Colorado
Deed Name
Beneficiary Deed
Recording Office
County Clerk and Recorder
Must Record Before Death
Yes
Eligible Property
All real property
Multiple Beneficiaries
Allowed
Successor Beneficiaries
Allowed
Form Requirement
Substantially similar to statutory form
Revocation Methods
Recording an instrument of revocation (statutory form in C.R.S. 15-15-405), Recording a subsequent beneficiary deed (revokes all prior beneficiary deeds for the property), Cannot be revoked, altered, or amended by will (C.R.S. 15-15-405(4))

This tool provides general information about document execution requirements. Requirements may vary based on specific circumstances. Consult a licensed attorney for advice.Data verified 2026-06-10

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