Real Property in Denver
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
Real-property matters in Denver split between two places. Recording documents like deeds is handled administratively by the Denver Clerk and Recorder, not a court. Disputes are litigated: evictions (forcible entry and detainer) and smaller claims go to the Denver County Court, while larger civil disputes — quiet title, contract, or boundary cases — go to the Denver District Court.
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Recording & local courts
County Clerk & Recorder: Deeds are recorded with the Denver Clerk and Recorder; real-property disputes (including evictions) are litigated in the Denver County Court or District Court.
In Denver, real-estate documents like deeds are recorded with the Denver Clerk and Recorder, while property disputes are litigated in court — evictions and smaller claims in the Denver County Court, larger civil disputes in the Denver District Court. Verify the current office and court locations, hours, and procedures on the City and County of Denver and Colorado Judicial Branch sites before you file or record.
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- Where are deeds recorded in Denver?
- With the Denver Clerk and Recorder. Recording a deed gives public notice of ownership; it's an administrative office, not a court. Title and recording issues are separate from any court dispute.
- Which Denver court handles evictions?
- Evictions (called forcible entry and detainer, or FED) are typically filed in the Denver County Court. Larger real-property disputes — quiet title, contract, or boundary cases — go to the Denver District Court.