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1. How much will it cost to register my vehicle?

We do not quote fees over the phone, please visit mydmv.colorado.gov under vehicle services, estimate registration fees.

2. I have just moved to Colorado from another state; what do I need to register my vehicle?

You will need one of the following ownership documents: a) Original certificate of title or b) Legible copy of the title if held by a lien holder/lease company or c) Original registration (no more than six months expired). An original DR2698 Verification of the Vehicle Identification Number- which can be done by any Colorado police station. Proof of current insurance Secure and Verifiable Identification. DR 2504 Colorado Residency Establishment form AND evidence of residency documentation. New Colorado Resident Vehicle registration HB22-1254 Effective Jan. 1, 2023: Colorado Residency Establishment Form AND provide one of the following receipt, utility bill (including the service start date), Lease agreement or mortgage document, Voter Registration Card, college enrollment documents or student document, government or court order document.

3. Can I obtain a credit for the registration fees paid for the vehicle I sold?

Yes, if you put the credit toward another vehicle.
Please bring to your appointment the current registration for the vehicle you sold with the original paperwork for your new vehicle and we will transfer any remaining credit over and you will pay the difference.
You can use your old plates on the new vehicle, or choose to get a new set for additional fees.

4. How can I renew my registration?

You can renew online for an administration fee of 2.7%,  at: mydmv.colorado.gov, restrictions may apply. You can mail your payment into the office: Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder, 530 E Main St. Ste 104, Aspen, CO, 81611. Drop-off box- In an envelope, insert your current renewal card, proof of Colorado insurance (if required), a check or money order made out to Pitkin County Clerk, Bring the envelope to our office and place it in our drop box. Your renewal will be processed and sent out within a week.

5. I purchased a new vehicle from a dealership and it is financed. What do I do now?

The dealership will send your original paperwork to the county you live in to be processed, in about 4-6 weeks from the purchase date. You will be sent a title complete notice (card) from our office. 1.What is a title complete notice? If a new vehicle has been purchased and or financed, the dealership or financial institution submits the title work to the motor vehicle office. Once the title has been processed, a title complete notice is mailed to notify the vehicle owner(s) that the plates can now be purchased and/or transferred. Please come in with the title complete notice, secure and verifiable ID, and proof of Insurance. Registration from a car you sold to get any credit toward the new vehicle. You may use the old plates, only if they are personalized or a specialty plate, or get a new set for additional fees. Or give us a call at 970-429-2717 we may be able to process your initial registration over the phone and mail you the registration/plates.

6. My temporary tag has/is about to expire, what should I do?

If you are purchasing the vehicle from a dealership and have a lease or a loan, the title paperwork will be sent to the motor vehicle office where you reside. Once the paperwork has been processed by the county clerk and a title complete card is sent to the owner of record. If you have not received a title complete notice, please contact the county. If the county has not received your paperwork you can request an extension of the temporary permit by coming into our office with your proof of Colorado Insurance, and an invoice from the dealership. When you are not purchasing the vehicle through a dealership, you can ask for an extension of the temporary tag. Please come into our office and bring in secure and verifiable identification, the title signed over to you from the seller. If you do not have a title yet, please bring in a bill of sale and the seller's last registration. If you have a loan and the title work has not been sent to us by the lien holder, please obtrain a copy of the security agreement to get a temporary permit.

7. I have misplaced my registration card or I have lost my tab. What can I do?

To replace a registration, please go online to mydmv.colorado.gov and request a duplicate registration under vehicle services. The fee is $4.00. If you need a tab (stickers) replacement, please go online to mydmv.colorado.gov and replace tabs under vehicle services. The fee is $4.22.

8. I lost my title, how do I get a duplicate?

If the original title has been lost or is considered void by alteration, you may apply for duplicate Colorado title. A duplicate title may be applied for only on Colorado Titles. The owner, agent by Power of Attorney, or legal lien holder may apply for a duplicate title by completing a Duplicate Title Request and Receipt form DR 2530A.
If you have an active lien and have paid off the loan, an original or copy of the lien release is required.

9. Why can’t I find any information here about driver licenses?

In Colorado, the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Driver License Division are independent of each other. For driver license information, please visit www.Colorado.gov/vroom/renewlicense (If you have a 10 year license you cannot renew on line).

10. How do I apply for personalized plates?

Please come into the office at 530 E Main St. with your ID and the vehicle registration or call us at (970)429-2717.

11. How do I get a personalized plate replaced?

Please call our office (970)429-2703 or stop by our office at 530 E Main St. with your ID and vehicle registration.

12. Can I put my vehicle's registration on hold?

No, the state of Colorado requires you to keep your vehicle current year round. If you put your vehicle in storage you can put the insurance on hold by filling out the form #DR2303 Non-Use of Vehicle or Out of State Insurance Affidavit. You must provide insurance on another vehicle on the form. If you do not keep the vehicle current, late fees will apply, $25.00 per month up to $100.00, plus back ownership tax from the time it was expired.