Election FAQs

CLERK & RECORDER > Motor Vehicle Titles and Registration

What documents are required to register a vehicle?

• Title and proof of insurance when buying from an individual.
• If vehicle is purchased from a dealer we need all the paperwork the dealer gives you.

What are the title fees?

• $7.20 plus sales tax.
• $8.20 for duplicate title.

What is the sale tax?

• State is 2.9%
• County is 2%
• City is 2% of the purchase price.
• There is no County sales tax if the vehicle is purchased out of Alamosa County.

What documents are required for a permit?

• Notarized bill of sale or bill of sale with perjury statement or title.
• Proof of Insurance.
• Valid Identification.

What is the fee for the permit?

• $6.22

How much are license plates?

• Fees vary depending on weight, taxable value, and year of the vehicle.

What kind of plates do you offer?

• Approximately 100 plates, most of which require specific qualifications.
• Some special plates have an additional $50.00 one time fee and some have an additional $25.00 per year

What is required to register an out of State vehicle?

• Current registration or title
• Vin verification required.
• Proof of insurance.
• Weight slip required on pickups that weigh over 4500 lbs.
• Valid Identification.

What are the fees to file a security agreement?

• $5.00 per page for 81/2 x 11.
• $10.00 per page for 11 x 17.

Last Modified: January 24, 2008