Union Town Center DMV is closed Saturday, November 9, and all Clerk and Recorder Offices are closed Monday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Please use kiosks or go online to dmv.colorado.gov/anywhere for motor vehicles services.

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The Office of the Clerk and Recorder is where many of the transactions between County Government and its citizens occur. This office is where you go to be issued a marriage license, search for land records and deeds, title your vehicle, renew your vehicle registration, and register to vote. We also are responsible for conducting all County elections.

The Vision of the Clerk & Recorder’s Office is to be the trusted source of information and business transactions in the areas of elections, motor vehicle, recording and clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. Through innovative processes, renowned expertise and a fully engaged workforce the public is confident in the Clerk’s Office.

The Mission of the Clerk & Recorder’s Office is to provide services in accordance with the Colorado Constitution, statutes and legal requirements. Services are delivered in a timely, cost efficient, accurate, professional and secure manner with respect and courtesy to the public.

Our 2023 Annual Report is testament to the productivity and level of service the Clerk and Recorder’s Office provides El Paso County residents.

Steve Schleiker

Clerk & Recorder

STEVE SCHLEIKER

Contact:

(719) 520-6202 Telephone

steveschleiker@elpasoco.com

Main Office Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Office Closed on Legal Holidays

Main Office Location:

1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 2201

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Additional Locations & Hours

Motor Vehicle

The Motor Vehicle Department provides innovative customer service in transacting vehicle registrations, driver’s license, and other services

Explore Motor Vehicle Services

Elections

The Clerk and Recorder’s award-winning Elections Department conducts elections for El Paso County

View Elections Department

Recording

The Recording Department provides services including marriage license applications, deeds, document recording, and access to plat maps

View Recording Department

Clerk to the Board

The Clerk to the Board oversees County Commissioner meeting agendas, liquor and medical marijuana licensing, and property tax appeals

Learn About The Clerk to the Board

Popular Pages

We are open, honest, and respectful in our work and communication. We build trust by transparently publishing data and analytics on our finances, the condition of our infrastructure, and our progress toward our strategic objectives.

Online Services

Access online services for voter registration, motor vehicle, marriage applications, and more.

Wait Time at Offices

Check ahead of time to see which DMV has the shortest wait.

Official Public Records Search

Search public records (real estate) and marriage/civil union records.

Hours & Locations

See a list of Clerk & Recorder’s Office locations and hours to find which office is closest to you.

Archived Records

Access archived or historical records for elections and recording.

New to Colorado

Learn about the required and optional tasks of making Colorado your new home so that you can access services and comply with local and state regulations.

Legislation

Learn about how your local Clerk and Recorder’s Office is actively involved in Colorado state legislation.

News Releases

Access news stories from El Paso County.

New to Colorado? Welcome!

New Colorado residents are welcomed by the friendly, supportive communities which comprise El Paso County. We are the largest of Colorado’s 64 counties and have much to offer our residents.

The Clerk and Recorder’s Office wants to assist you in making a smooth transition to your new home! Click on the button below to link to some of the “official” processes you’ll need to complete and other information helpful to a “newcomer.”

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Vehicle Registration – Motor Vehicle Department

The El Paso County Motor Vehicle Department is responsible for certification of motor vehicle titles and registrations and acts as a division of the Colorado State Department of Revenue. We also renew Colorado Driver’s Licenses and offer other select driver’s license services.

We have four office locations throughout the county that provide motor vehicle and driver’s license services Monday through Friday. In addition, the North Office (Union Blvd. & Research Pkwy.) is open Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

El Paso County DMV

Marriage License

A license to marry in Colorado may be obtained 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Recording Department of the Clerk & Recorder’s main office Monday-Friday and at the North Office on Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in accordance with the requirements outlined below.

The license is valid upon issue and must be used, in Colorado, within 35 days. The fee is $30.00, cash or debit/credit card payment only.

For additional information, including Guidelines for Obtaining a Marriage License please click on the button below.

Learn More about Marriage Licenses
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OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.