Clerk & Recorder

Responsibilities

The Office of the Clerk and Recorder is responsible for conducting primary, general, and special elections held in the county; voter registration; recording and processing public documents; issuing and recording marriage licenses; and titling and registering of motor vehicles.

Motor Vehicle Information

***Beginning January 2, 2022, license plates will now expire upon the sale or transfer of any Class C motor vehicle.***  Please go to https://DMV.Colorado.gov/NEW-PL8T for more details.***

Why not "Skip the Trip!" There are over 34 online services, from renewing your registration to changing your address, and more. Visit the Colorado Department of Revenue website.

• Motor vehicle Late Fees (PDF)
• All NEW motor vehicle transactions require ID, proof of insurance and proof of residency in the county
• Credit/debit cards now accepted with a service fee of 2.25% (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover)

Recording Information

• Marriage license information (PDF)
• Civil Union information (PDF)
• Clear Creek County Clerk and Recorder fees (PDF)

2021 Coordinated Election Information

CERTIFIED RESULTS-2021 Coordinated Election

Results Reporting for State of Colorado 

Clear Creek County 2021 Coordinated Election - Notice of Election

Clear Creek County 2021 Coordinated Election - TABOR Notice

SAMPLE Ballot - This is a cumulative ballot with all contests/questions. If you do not live in Idaho Springs city limits, you would not be eligible to vote on those contests.

Register to Vote or Verify/Make Changes to your Voter Registration:                           www.govotecolorado.gov

• State of Colorado 2020 Election Results
• Clear Creek County 2020 Election Results
• 2020 Presidential Primary Results (PDF)
• 2019 Coordinated Election Results (PDF)
• 2018 General Election Results
• 2018 Primary Election Results
• Voter Registration Form (PDF)

UOCAVA Voting Information

• Federal Voting Assistance Program