Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Moffat County

Where is the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder's Office that files mechanic liens?

You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder’s Office located at:

221 W. Victory Way. Ste. 200
Craig, CO 81625

Phone: (970) 824-9119
Fax: (970) 826-3413
Email: dwinder@moffatcounty.net

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

You can also submit your documents through eRecording.

You can contact any of the eRecording Vendors listed below:

Simplifile
https://simplifile.com/
800-460-5657

eRecording Partners Network
www.goepn.com
sales@goepn.com
888-325-3365

CSC eRecording Solutions
www.erecording.com
erecording@cscglobal.com
866-652-0111

What is Moffat County's Recording Backlog?

The Moffat County Clerk and Recorder’s Office does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog. However, note that the average time to return documents after recording is 1 week.

Should I file my mechanics lien in Moffat County?

If your construction project is located in Moffat County, then yes, you should file your lien here.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Moffat County?

How can I make payment to the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder's Office?

The Moffat County Clerk and Recorder’s Office accepts check payments.

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Moffat County?

The Moffat County Clerk and Recorder’s recording fees are as follows:

Basic Recording Fees

Deed/deed of trust/mortgage: $13.00/1st page, $5.00/additional page
Amendment/modification: $13.00/1st page, $5.00/additional page
Assignment: $13.00/1st page, $5.00/additional page
Release (see Note 1) $13.00/1st page, $5.00/additional page

NOTE 1: To release a deed of trust, send request to public trustee. Recording fee totals $6.00 for the first page, $5.00 for additional pages, including the $21.00 for preparation of deed of release. Make check for total fee payable to public trustee.

Additional Recording Fees (add all fees that apply)

Additional pages and attachments: $5.00/page
Pages larger than 8 1/2 x 11 by 14: $5.00/page
Multiple assignments or releases: $5.00/page
Public trustee fee (see Note 1): $26.00/per trust

Copy Fees

Fees for copies made by office: $0.25/page
Certification fee (additional to copy fee): $1.00/doc

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder's Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder’s Office located at:

221 W. Victory Way. Ste. 200
Craig, CO 81625

Phone: (970) 824-9119
Fax: (970) 826-3413
Email: dwinder@moffatcounty.net

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Copy fees are as follows:

Fees for copies made by office: $0.25/page
Certification fee (additional to copy fee): $1.00/doc

You can also search for Moffat County real estate records online at: http://icounty.org/

Records are available from 1990 to current. You can pay using your credit card.