Motor Vehicle Department
Motor Vehicle
Registration Information
Motor Vehicle Registration business is processed at the Courthouse at 101 W.
Bennett Ave. in Cripple Creek and at the Branch Office, 540 Manor Court in
Woodland Park. Many of these transactions can be handled by telephone or mail.
Renewal Notices are mailed at the end of the month prior to expiration. If
you have not received your Registration Renewal Postcard, please call our office
at 719-689-2951 for the amount due.
Vehicle Registration Requirements
New Purchase:
Colorado is a title issuing state. A title is required
to transfer ownership of a vehicle. If you are purchasing from a dealership,
the dealership is required to supply all necessary documents. If you are
purchasing from a private party, the seller should furnish the title to you.
Proof of insurance is required along with secure and verifiable
identification.
Out of State Vehicle Purchase
(Non-Colorado Title):
The following documents are
required:
Properly signed title. Notarization may be required
Disclosure of purchase price.
VIN
verification - This form may be obtained from Colorado auto
dealerships, law enforcement agencies.
Weight slips are also required on all motor homes.
Registering an Out of State Vehicle:
If you already own your vehicle but wish to register it in the State of
Colorado, the following documents will be required:
Proof of ownership - A title or current registration listing your name
as the current owner is acceptable as proof of ownership.
Registration is only acceptable if you have a
loan on the vehicle or if the vehicle is leased.
VIN
verification - This form may be obtained from Colorado auto dealerships,
law enforcement agencies.
Weight slips are also required on all motor homes.
Proof of insurance.
Secure and Verifiable Identification.
Sales and Use Tax:
Applicable sales and/or
use tax is collected upon titling a vehicle. Teller County residents are
required to pay 2.9% State sales tax and 1% County use tax. Additionally, city
sales and/or use tax may be applicable. Tax is collected on the net selling
price of each vehicle.