County Clerk and Recorder

Residents of San Miguel County must license vehicles at the Clerk and Recorder's Office in the Courthouse in San Miguel County. The County collects a 1% sales tax on purchase from any retail motor vehicle sales, including trailers, occurring within San Miguel County. The State of Colorado collects a 2.9% sales tax on all motor vehicle sales, including trailers, occurring in or out of state.

For information on purchasing, selling or registering a vehicle, go to the Colorado Department of Revenue website , or call us at 970-728-3954.

Affidavit DR 2283 For canceling lost/stolen plates.

Residents of San Miguel County can obtain/renew their driver's license in Montrose:
86 Rose Lane, Montrose, CO, 970-249-5426 [Map]

Or in Cortez:
360 West First Street, Cortez, CO [Map]

Additional information can be found on the Colorado Department of Revenue website

You must register your car within 30 days after moving into San Miguel County or within 60 days of purchasing. Failure to do so may results in late fees.
You can register in person or call our office at 970-728-3954.

You can now renew your car registration online . You will need your license plate number, renewal notification postcard and current insurance information.

Fees increased July 1, 2009. Fee breakdown. These fees are in addition to the regular or previous fees and my include late fees. The County collects a 1% sales tax on purchase from any retail motor vehicle sales, including trailers, occurring within San Miguel County. The State of Colorado collects a 2.9% sales tax on any purchase from any retail motor vehicle sales, including trailers, occurring in or out of state.

Requirements for auto purchased in Colorado: (Please note that these are a general guideline for titling and registering your vehicle. Because circumstances of each motor vehicle transaction may differ you may be required to present other documents in addition to those listed here. Please call us in advance of your visit so that we may review your documents.)

• Title of the car you are registering
• Proof of Insurance
• Your Driver's License
• Check or Cash
• Lien Agreement, if applicable (from dealer)
• Standard sales tax receipt (from dealer)
• Bill of sale with odometer disclosure (from dealer)

Requirements for auto purchased out of state:

• Title of the car you are registering
• Proof of Insurance
• Your Driver's License
• Your car, for a VIN inspection
• Bill of Sale
• Odometer disclosure
• Check or Cash

Registration transfer - within Colorado

• Title or Current Registration (not more than 6 months old)
• Proof of Insurance
• Your Driver's License

Registration transfer - out of state

• Title or Current Registration (not more than 6 months old)
• Proof of Insurance
• Your Driver's License
• Your car, for a VIN inspection

Detailed explanation of fee structure implemented by SB09-108 FASTER (Funding Advancement for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery). Covers late fees, fees on trailers and more.

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2010 Election Dates

GENERAL ELECTION

October 4, 2010 - Last day to register to vote for the General Election.
October 12-14, 2010 - Mail-in (absentee) ballots will be mailed.
October 18, 2010 - Early Voting begins.
October 26, 2010 - Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot (absentee) if mailed.
October 29, 2010 - Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot (absentee) if picked up.
October 29, 2010 - Last day for Early Voting
November 2, 2010 - General Election Day

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Verify if your ballot has been received by the Clerk and Recorder's office:
GoVoteColorado.com

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Voting Precincts Map
Commissioner Districts Map

Telluride School District R1 and School Board of Directors Elections
There are four Precincts and Polling Places.
Precinct 1: Rebekah Hall, Council Meeting Room, 113 W Columbia Avenue, Telluride [Map]
Precinct 2: Wilkinson Public Library Program Room, 100 W Pacific Avenue, Telluride [Map]
Precinct 3: Placerville Fire Station, 24400 Highway 145, Placerville [Map]
Precinct 6: Telluride Mountain Village Town Hall, 455 Mountain Village Blvd, Suite A, Mountain Village [Map]

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Town of Telluride Regular Municipal Election
There are two Precincts and two Polling Places:
Precinct 1: Rebekah Hall, Council Meeting Room 113 W Columbia Avenue, Telluride [Map]
Precinct 2: Wilkinson Public Library Program Room, 100 W Pacific Avenue, Telluride [Map]

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Special District Elections
All of the above Precincts and Polling Places, plus:

Precinct 4: Norwood Community Center, [Map]
1620 Naturita St, Norwood
Precinct 5: Egnar School House, [Map]
9326 Highway 141

You have three choices when voting in San Miguel County. If you have questions, call us at (970) 728-3954. You can also see this brochure for more details.

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Mail-In Ballot Application
Fill out a request form and receive your ballot by mail. Simply mail it back or drop off your paper ballot at the Courthouse. Mail to: San Miguel County Clerk, PO Box 548, Telluride, CO 81435. USE TWO FIRST CLASS STAMPS TO MAIL. Please include your signature and your return physical address.

Application for UOCAVA fax ballot (Absent Uniformed and Resident/Nonresident Overseas Electors)

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Early Voting

Early voting for the General Election is:
October 18, 2010 - October 29, 2010
8:30 am - 4:30pm
Telluride Marshal's Office
134 S Spruce St, Telluride [Map]

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Vote on Election Day
Vote by paper ballot or electronically on Hart eSlate (DRE).

Online voter registration at GoVoteColorado.com

Voter Registration Form
Voter Registration Address Change Form

The Voter Registration Form may be filled in online, then mailed to:

San Miguel County Clerk
PO Box 548, Telluride, CO 81435
Please also mail a copy of your driver's license or state ID.

IMPORTANT Changes in the Voter Registration Form

PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS 2010
Democratic Party Results
Libertarian Party Results
Republican Party Results

November 2008 Election Results
November 2007 Election Results

How old must you be to register to vote in San Miguel County?
You must be 18 years old, or will turn 18 years old by the date of the next election

Who is eligible to vote in San Miguel County?
You must be a citizen of the United States, and consider San Miguel County to be your Sole Legal Place of Residence.

Where can you register to vote in San Miguel County?
You may register to vote, make changes in your name or address, or provide any additional information at any of the Clerk and Recorder offices, or at any town/city hall or driver's license office in the State of Colorado.

Are there deadlines for registering to vote in an election?
Yes, 29 (twenty-nine) days before an election.

Am I required to affiliate with a political party?
You may affiliate with either the Democrat or Republican parties, or one of the minor political parties, or a political organization recognized in Colorado.  You may also choose not to affiliate with any party or organization, designating your status as unaffiliated.

How do I know if I am registered to vote?
You may check your registration status at www.sos.state.co.us or call the San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder's Office.

What precinct do I live in and where is my polling place?
Please contact or visit the San Miguel County Clerk.  You can also check the San Miguel County Precincts Map.

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting
Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act click here for all forms and instructions.

Are there any costs involved?
There is no fee to register to vote. Should you wish to purchase certified documents reflecting voter registration, those may be purchased for $1.25 each.

Do I need to show ID to vote?
Yes, you must present an ID when you come in to vote.  The address on the ID must be from the state of Colorado.  The following are accepted as valid ID.
- A valid Colorado Drivers License
- A valid US Passport
- A valid employee ID with photo of eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the US Government or of Colorado
- A valid Pilot's License
- A valid US Military ID card with photo
- A copy of a current utility bill or bank statement with current address.
- A government check, showing name and address of elector.
- A valid Medicare or Medicaid Card

Marriage licenses are issued to couples whose ceremony will take place in Colorado. Blood tests are not required. The license is valid for 30 days from the date it was obtained. There is no waiting period to use the license.

Marriage License Application
NOTE: This application is an example of what information and questions will be asked of you at the time of your application in person.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:15pm

License Fee: $30 - Cash or checks accepted
Obtaining a Certified copy of marriage license fee:  $3

• Both parties must be present to apply for a marriage license and both must sign the application.
• Date of Birth
• Current Address
• Place of Birth
• Your Social Security Number (If you don't have an SSN, your passport will qualify)
• You do not have to be a US citizen to obtain a marriage license.
• Names and addresses of parents, living or deceased.  You will also need your mother's maiden name. 
• Marital status
  If divorced, the date and the court where the final decree was issued must be provided.
  If widowed, then the date you were widowed.

A marriage may be solemnized by:

• Judges or retired judges
• Magistrates
• Indian tribe officials
• Clergy (out of state clergy need not be registered in Colorado)
• Couples may solemnize their own ceremony

Only the above list can solemnize a couple's vows.
Witnesses are not required in the State of Colorado.

• For ages 18 and over, no parental consent is required.
• For ages 16 and 17, consent of both parents, or the parent or guardian having legal custody is required.
• For ages under 16, consent of parents or guardian and judicial approval are required.
• Proof of age is required to obtain a marriage license.

 

Copies of your Marriage License are available at the Clerk and Recorder's Office at a cost of $3.00. A copy of your drivers license is required to obtain a copy.

Statewide searches can be done at the website for the Colorado Department of Public Health (Vital Statistics)

To obtain a liquor license in San Miguel County, please call the Clerk's Office and ask for Becky Goldsworthy.  (970)-728-3954

For licenses within the towns of Telluride, Mountain Village, Sawpit or Norwood, please contact those towns directly.

All liquor licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.  Approximately 90 days prior to expiration, the Department of Revenue should send you your renewal forms.  If you do not receive these, please contact Liquor Enforcement at 303-205-2300.

Please complete the renewal forms and return them to the San Miguel County Clerk's Office (not the state): San Miguel County Clerk's Office, PO Box 548, Telluride, CO 81435

Include two (2) checks with your renewal, one for the Colorado Department of Revenue and one for San Miguel County.  Please contact the Clerk's Office for the renewal fees.

The process for a new license or to transfer ownership of an existing license can take anywhere from 60-90 days.

It is highly recommended that you meet with the Clerk's Office when completing your application, as there are many requirements that need to be met to obtain a liquor license. Failure to meet any of these requirements could delay the application process.

If you are a nonprofit agency and are planning to hold a liquor-related event at an establishment in San Miguel County that does not possess a liquor license, you must apply for a Special Events Permit. All applications must be received by the Clerk and Recorder’s office 60 days prior to the date of the event to allow for proper processing. Failure to do so will result in your application being denied. You may be asked to appear before the Board of County Commissioners.

Special Event Permit Fees are $10.00 if you plan to dispense 3.2% beer only, and $25.00 per day if you plan to dispense malt (regular beer), vinous, and spirituous liquors. You must pay these fees to both the state (Department of Revenue) and San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder.

All licensees possessing either a Hotel and Restaurant or a Tavern License are required to register their managers with local and state authorities. Should your designated manager cease to work for you, you must notify San Miguel County within five (5) days and register a new manager within thirty (30) days.

To register a manager complete the following forms:

• Report of Changes
• Individual History
• Fingerprint card