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Happy May, Denver!
We’re excited to share that we are officially changing our name from “The Office of the Clerk & Recorder” to simply “Denver Clerk & Recorder.” This rebrand is part of our ongoing effort to make the office more accessible, memorable, and cohesive. We partnered with local firm Rassman Design, known for its work with several City & County of Denver agencies, to help bring this new look to life. Over the coming week, you’ll notice updates to our logo and branding across all platforms. You can already see it reflected in the header of this newsletter. Thank you for your continued support and patience as we make the transition from OCR to DCR.
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We started the month of May in community at the 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo en Westwood. As a proud native of West Denver, this annual celebration – honoring Mexican identity, resistance, and pride, as well as the rich history of the Batalla de Puebla – is especially meaningful to me. At our booth, we helped Denverites register to vote, update their voter information, and shared important details about the upcoming 2025 Denver Coordinated Election. Thank you to everyone who stopped by; we truly enjoyed connecting with you!
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Looking ahead, a quick but important reminder: document recording fees will increase to $43 starting July 1, 2025, in accordance with changes to Colorado state law. This change applies to all county-recorded documents, including liens, lien releases, foreclosure documents, property and quit claim deeds. To help prepare for this change, our office will not require appointments for document recording throughout the month of June.
Finally, we’re excited to announce we are hosting another no appointment needed marriage day on Loving Day, June 12. The day commemorates the 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage in the United States. Again, no appointment is needed, just make sure to visit our marriage and civil unions page to read marriage license requirements and complete your application.
Thank you for staying engaged and informed. We’re here to serve you – every step of the way.
In solidarity,
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Hon. Paul D. López
Denver Clerk & Recorder
| | | Denver Elections Division | | | | From Suffrage to the SAVE Act: How Election Policy Impacts Women's Right to Vote | |
Join us for a panel discussion and networking event where we will discuss the specific ways the SAVE Act and other legislation could impact women voters, explore potential consequences to voter turnout, and discuss actions you can take to protect voting rights.
This event is free and open to the public. We believe that an informed electorate is essential for a strong democracy. Come learn, ask questions, and understand what the SAVE Act could mean for you and the women in your life. Visit out event page below to register.
| | | | ACCESO: Estámos Reclutando Nuevos Miembros | ¿Te interesa mejorar el acceso al voto para las comunidades hispanohablantes? ¿Quieres asegurarte de que haya representación de personas que hablen español en las urnas? ¿Te gustaría promover una cultura de participación cívica más allá del voto? Entonces ACCESO es el lugar para ti. Actualmente estamos buscando cubrir dos puestos en el consejo. Si estás interesado(a), haz clic abajo para postularte. | | Recording & Public Trustee Services | | | | Public Records Redaction Project Completed | |
Our team has just wrapped up a two-year project to redact personally identifiable information from millions of public records. This effort began when Clerk López took the bold step of inviting Denver Auditor Tim O’Brien to audit our office – promoting transparency, security and accessibility across our extensive records collection.
The result? A comprehensive review of 90 years’ worth of records, spanning from 1935 to 2021. Now completed, this project ensures that Denver residents can access public records with confidence, knowing their personal information is protected. Click below to hear from Clerk López and our Records team about the work behind reviewing millions of public records spanning nine decades!
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Congratulations to Maria, April’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Award recipient! Maria is an Administrative Support Assistant in our City Clerk Unit. Maria’s biggest inspiration is her mom, who instilled in her a strong work ethic and sense of public service. Today, both Maria and her daughter proudly work for the City of Denver, sharing a passion for giving back to the community they call home.
The Denver Clerk & Recorder’s GOAT Award is our take on Employee of the Month—recognizing team members who demonstrate exceptional performance, reliability, outstanding service to constituents, and a strong work ethic. Recipients are selected by their coworkers. Check out Maria’s video highlight below!
| | | | Record of the Month: Mayor Webb’s Legacy | This month, we are highlighting an ordinance passed in 2002 that named the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building after the legendary Mayor Webb. Join us as we remember Mayor Webb’s legacy, which began with his upbringing in Denver’s east-side neighborhood and led to him becoming Denver’s first Black mayor. | | | | The Denver Post: Denver voters will weigh in on flavored tobacco ban after ballot petition found sufficient | In April, our office certified a petition for a ballot measure to reverse the ban on flavored tobacco in the City and County of Denver. A total of 17,417 signatures were collected, with 10,961 verified and accepted. Our communications team was recently quoted in The Denver Post making this confirmation. Click below for view the full report. | | | | Press Releases & Advisories | Combatting misinformation is one of our office’s top priorities. Click the button to check out our latest news releases and stay up to date. | | | | Your Voice Matters: Provide the City Feedback about its Digital Services | The City and County of Denver is asking for your valuable input! Denver is conducting two brief surveys – one for residents and another for local businesses – to better understand your needs. Your responses will influence how the city enhances its digital services and online tools. Your feedback is important – thank you for taking a few minutes to participate! | | | | Come and celebrate Juneteenth in community! We’ll be tabling at the Juneteenth Music Festival on June 15 in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. Juneteenth honors Black freedom and reminds us that the fight for equality continues, especially in protecting and advancing Black voting and property rights today. Stop by our tent! We’ll be helping community members register to vote or update their voter registration, and providing information on the upcoming 2025 Coordinated Election. | | | | 2025 PRIDE Marriage Marathon | The Denver Clerk & Recorder is holding a Pride Marriage Marathon on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 27 at the Denver Election Division building, 200 W. 14th Ave. Come celebrate love in a joyful, inclusive setting and, best of all, no appointment is needed to get married! Just be sure to review the marriage license requirements and complete the online marriage/civil union application in advance. You can fill out your application below. See you there! | | | |
Clerk López in the Community
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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.
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