Motor Vehicle Resources

Please plan accordingly as our policies have changed for multiple transactions: If you have more than two transactions we will have you drop off the paperwork and we will call you once they are processed.

During this extremely busy time of year we are doing our best to serve you! We are EXTREMELY short staffed and dealing with challenges in operations and a very large volume of calls and walk-in customers, it may take 24 hours for your call to be returned.

To avoid waiting in line please take advantage of online services at

mydmv.colorado.gov

We also have a black renewal box in office and will mail out your renewal the next business day. Thank you your patience is appreciated!

Pitkin County Motor Vehicle is open to WALK IN customers.

Skip the trip renew online!

Forms

The following forms may be required to complete your transaction.

Application For Title and/or Registration DR 2395 (PDF)
Secure and Verifiable Identification DR 2842 (PDF)
Statement of Fact DR 2444 (PDF)
Colorado Residency Establishment DR2504 (PDF)
New Colorado Resident Vehicle registration HB22-1254 Effective Jan. 1, 2023: Colorado Residency Establishment Form AND provide one of the following for proof of residency: Colorado Driver's License or Identification Card, property tax receipt, utility bill (including the service start date), Lease agreement or mortgage statement, Voter Registration Card, college enrollment documents or student document, government or court order document.
Bill of Sale (PDF)-REQUIRED if purchase date and amount are not disclosed on the back of the title.
Power of Attorney for Motor Vehicle Only DR2175 (PDF)
Other Official DMV Forms

Method of Payment

Cash, check and credit cards (Visa, Master Card and American Express) are accepted. If you use a credit card, an administrative fee of 2.7% will be added.

Renew Registration

IF renewing a vehicle for someone else, ONE of the following is required by law:

Renewal card, old registration, title or copy of the title and NO CHANGES can be made to the account without a Power of Attorney (POA). Any address changes can be done online if there is no POA available.

In 2023, Colorado residents will see a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass added to their annual vehicle registration. The $29 pass fee is included automatically unless you choose to opt out. The new annual pass gives all Coloradans access to state parks and the added benefit of supporting our great outdoors and wildlife in a meaningful way. You can only buy the pass during your vehicle registration process. The pass is not transferable between vehicles and is linked to your license plate and registration card.

You can:

New Colorado Law Increased Motor Vehicle Fees

Late Fee Registration Fine Effective June 1st, 2009 (mandatory $25 fine, up to $100)
Registration Fees Increase July 1st, 2009
New Increased Law Fee - Press Release (PDF)

Senate Bill 09-108 was signed into law on Monday, March 3rd, 2009 and represents a "mandatory" fine for late vehicle registration and the largest fee increase for vehicle registration in many years. Please be prepared for an increase in late registration fees and higher registration fees.

Registering Your Car/Motorcycle

Disabled & Temporary Tags

Bonding, Lost Registrations or Title

Miscellaneous Information & Agency Contacts

General phone Clerk and Recorder #970-920-5180
Homemade trailers
Colorado Department of Revenue
Garfield County Clerk and Recorder
Eagle County Clerk and Recorder
State driver's license information