To apply for a license, visit our office:

200 West Oak Street, 1st floor
Recording Department
Fort Collins, CO 80521

Location: County Clerk & Recorder, 
200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, CO 80521

Mailing: P.O. Box 1280, Fort Collins, CO 80522

Hours: 8am - 5pm, June through August
Phone: (970) 498-7838

Licenses or permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages are required in Larimer County. The Larimer County Clerk and Recorder oversees the application process for liquor licenses, including new applications, transfers of ownership, renewals, and special events for establishments or events located in unincorporated Larimer County.

Is the proposed establishment or event located within the incorporated limits of any city or town in Larimer County? If yes, please contact that municipality for instructions.

Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams. By purchasing a Search and Rescue card, you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for costs incurred in your search and rescue. Funds remaining at the end of the year are used to help pay for training and equipment for these teams. The card is not insurance and does not reimburse individuals nor does it pay for medical transport. It reimburses Sheriff Departments for eligible costs involved in the discharge of a search and rescue mission.

County Park Permits

Effective March 20, 2020, Larimer County Parks permits are not available for purchase from the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.

For permit information and to purchase online please visit Natural Resources Department.

State Park Permits

Effective January 1, 2017, Colorado State Parks permits are not available for purchase from the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.

Dogs and cats are required to be licensed in the cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, and the town of Wellington. 

For fees and additional information, visit the NOCO Humane or contact them at (970) 226-3647 ext. 2010.

The convenience of submitting your passport application is available at the Larimer County Recording Department located in the Larimer County Administrative Services building at 200 West Oak Street in Fort Collins. We are designated as a Passport Acceptance Facility. All necessary forms are available, and our trained staff can answer your questions. We offer photo services for U.S. passports or visa photos.

If you frequently record documents with Larimer County or require copies of recorded documents, you may want to consider establishing an Escrow or Remote Access account through EASY ACCESS, which is fully automated and provides an easy and convenient way to pay recording and copy fees.

Please Note: Users who do not register within system, and choose to remain anonymous, will have access to data only, without the capacity to view or print images.

Searchable indexing is available online from 1971 to present. Documents recorded prior to 1971 will require a book search which must be conducted in our office at 200 W Oak Street in Fort Collins. Our office cannot conduct searches of public records on your behalf, pursuant to C.R.S. 30-10-101(2.5)(c).

EASY ACCESS user guides:

The convenience of having a document notarized is available at the Larimer County Recording Department located in the Larimer County Administrative Services building at 200 West Oak Street.

Signature acknowledgements, Certification of Documents, and Affidavits/Jurats are the services available.

You must provide a valid picture ID (State issued ID card, Driver's License, Military ID card or passport) and a $5.00 fee per document. No appointment necessary.