About Us
Welcome to the Denver Clerk and Recorder's Office!
Our office is committed to making government and democracy work for everyone in the City and County of Denver. We prioritize equity, transparency, accessibility, and accuracy in everything we do—ensuring every resident is served fairly and effectively.
What We Do
The Denver Clerk and Recorder manages and safeguards the city’s vital processes, including administering elections, managing access to marriage licenses and civil union partnerships, manage public records, recording documents, overseeing property foreclosures, managing Campaign Finance, and preserving the city's permanent records.
Denver Elections
The Denver Elections Division is a division of the Denver Clerk and Recorder, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver. The primary functions of the Elections Division of the Denver Clerk and Recorder are to manage voter registration databases, plan and coordinate yearly elections, prepare and distribute ballots, manage 24-hour drop boxes and Voter Service and Polling Centers across the city, educate the public on voting procedures and practices, and tabulate and certify election results.
Contact The Elections Division
200 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204
720-913-VOTE
elections@denvergov.org
Public Trustee
The Denver Clerk and Recorder is responsible for administering the foreclosure process from start to finish. We also execute the release of deeds and trust in a legal and transparent manner. The Public Trustee can explain the foreclosure process to homeowners, provide a list of outside resources for homeowners, and provide foreclosure cure information to homeowners.
Contact the Public Trustee
201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202
720-913-1311
foreclosures@denvergov.org
Recording
The Denver Clerk and Recorder is responsible for all official document recording in the City and County of Denver. This includes, but is not limited to, the issuing of marriage licenses. Documents can be recorded in person at our office by appointment only.
Contact the Recording Division
201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202
720-913-1311
recording@denvergov.org
Executive Functions
Community Engagement
This unit engages directly with the public to provide information and updates on agency services and resources, develops partnerships that advance civic education priorities, facilitates training and community conversations, and gathers public feedback to inform DCR's work. These strategies are focused in under-resourced and under-represented Denver communities. The team also manages key programs like the state-mandated High School Deputy Registrar and City Charter-mandated ACCESO Spanish-language advisory board.
Phone: 720-913-VOTE (8683)
Email: OCREngagement@denvergov.org
Communications
This unit supports the Denver Clerk & Recorder with internal and external communications, including content and messaging development, graphic design, photography and videography, media relations, website and social media management, and newsletter production. They inform constituents, counter misinformation, and enhance user experience across DCR functions.
Media Line: 720-413-4796
DCR Media Email: clerkandrecordermedia@denvergov.org
Elections Media Email: electionscomm@denvergov.org
Policy and Compliance
This unit leads DCR’s legislative, policy and regulatory compliance efforts, including tracking, drafting and advising on municipal, state and federal legislation and administrative rules. The unit oversees campaign finance violation complaints, working with independent hearing officers, noticing hearings, providing evidence and drafting reports. The unit also reviews, coordinates and maintains DCR’s policies and procedures.
Policy & Compliance Email: CRCompliance@denvergov.org
Get to know Denver's Elected Clerk, the Honorable Paul D. López
Clerk Paul D. López is a dedicated public servant and proud Denver native, committed to ensuring that government is accessible, equitable, and transparent for all residents of the City and County of Denver. As the elected Clerk and Recorder, he brings a lifelong passion for civic engagement and public service to the role.
Before becoming Denver’s third elected Clerk and Recorder, Clerk López served three terms on Denver City Council, representing District 3 on the city’s west side. He made history as the youngest person ever elected to Council and led transformative efforts to revitalize West Denver—improving streets, parks, sidewalks, and public spaces, while supporting local artists by turning graffiti-covered areas into vibrant urban murals. His work also prioritized healthier communities, helping bring grocery stores, health clinics, libraries, and recreation centers to underserved neighborhoods.
A graduate of Denver Public Schools and the University of Colorado Denver, Clerk López worked multiple jobs to put himself through college. During that time, he advocated for low-income and first-generation students and later served as a community and labor organizer, fighting for affordable housing, access to public healthcare, and better working conditions for thousands of Denver-area janitors.
Clerk López has led numerous grassroots voter registration efforts focused on communities with historically low turnout. His commitment to civic participation extended to national leadership as a board member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), where he helped build pathways to public service and civic leadership. He also chaired Denver’s 2010 Census Complete Count Committee and led the City Council’s redistricting process.
Over the years, Clerk López has been recognized for his leadership with numerous honors, including the Wellington E. Webb Political Award from the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, the Vale la Pena Award from the Boy Scouts of America, and recognition from President Barack Obama’s White House as an emerging national leader.
Today, Clerk López continues to serve Denver with a clear focus on ensuring elections, campaign finance, public records, and marriage licensing are fair, accessible, and secure. He lives in Denver’s Villa Park neighborhood and is the proud father of his daughter, Nayeli.
Clerk López in the Community
Clerk López believes that democracy works best when it’s personal, accessible, and rooted in community. He is deeply committed to staying connected with the people of Denver—listening, learning, and sharing how our office serves residents every day.
If you’d like Clerk López or a representative from our office to speak at your event, organization, or community gathering, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the request form below, and let’s continue building a more engaged and informed Denver — together.
Invite Clerk López to Speak at your Event
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Listen, Dare, & Deliver
Across all departments, the City and County of Denver collaborated to design new citywide values for 2024.
Listen - Respectful Inclusivity
Employees will demonstrate active listening and continuous learning when engaging with others, collaboration with city coworkers, Denver residents, and the broader community to achieve shared goals and positive outcomes, a championing a culture of inclusivity and respect; and a striving to find solutions across departments and teams.
Dare - Drive Innovation
Employees will dare to be bold and creative, driven to deliver breakthrough solutions with speed and efficiency, and actively contribute to a culture that embraces continuous improvement.
Deliver - Accountable
Employees will take initiative, identify problems and solutions, rise to meet challenges, and adapt to change. Employees will follow through on commitments and take responsibility for results and timely completion of tasks. Employees will exceed the needs and expectations of those we serve.