The Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder’s office is responsible for vehicle registration, titling and issuing license plates. You may pay for your license fees with personal checks, cash or credit cards. There is a notary on-site for your convenience but please check for availability as they may not be on-site at all times. Appointments are required and you can most likely skip the trip as many transactions can be conducted on line at the link below. We do NOT issue Driver's Licenses or ID's at this office. (Info and locations for drivers licenses can be found here.)
Motor Vehicles is open by appointment only.
Find a Kiosk to conduct your transaction
Conduct your transaction on line
Before You Come to the Office...
Determine whether your transaction can be completed online
Before you schedule an appointment, please check mydmv.colorado.gov first to see if you can conduct your transaction there or at a kiosk at many supermarkets. MOST transactions can be completed at that site and allow you to 'skip the trip' to the office.
Renewals can be done online at mydmv.colorado.gov by mail, drop box, or kiosk.
You can also renew by mail or by dropping your check/money order in the mail or at the Clerk's office. This AVOIDS LATE FEES.
Get a Quote Online (Optional)
To avoid any misunderstandings we will not quote fees or give estimates over the phone. You can obtain an estimate at at mydmv.colorado.gov under the Vehicle Services tab.
Be Aware of Transaction Limits and Other Details
Customers are limited to 2 transactions per appointment. If you have more than 2, please call and schedule an appointment so that we can accommodate you when staff is available.
No Motor Vehicle Titles will be taken after 4:30pm or transactions after 4:45pm.
Pets are not permitted in the building.
We may not perform any motor vehicle transaction for anyone except the owner of the vehicle, unless the customer has the owner’s power of attorney. The only exception is a registration renewal if the customer has the owner’s renewal postcard. Businesses must give a letter of authorization to their agent in order for us to handle their transactions.
These policies are dictated by the Drivers Privacy and Protection Act (DPPA) which we are required to follow. They apply even if the customer is a spouse, family member or friend.
Schedule an Appointment Online
Motor vehicle appointments are to be scheduled online only unless otherwise stated in the scheduling system. You will receive a confirmation email only if you schedule online. If you choose not to schedule an appointment, please note that you may have an extended wait time as those with appointments will be seen at their scheduled time.
You are limited to 2 transactions for your appointment.
If you did not receive your renewal card in the mail, please call 303-582-5321 and leave your name, number and plate # and we can call you with a total.
Skip the Trip and complete your transaction online at mydmv.colorado.gov.
Registration renewals may be mailed to PO Box 429, Central City CO 80427 and we will mail your tabs.
Contact:
office: 303-582-5321
fax: 303-565-1797
email: GilpinMV@gilpincounty.org
203 Eureka St.
PO Box 429
Central City, CO 80427
Hours
Monday to Thursday:
7:30am to 5:30pm by appointment only
Last Motor Vehicle transaction will be at 4:45pm. NO Motor Vehicle Title work will be taken after 4:30 p.m.