The Clerk and Recorder’s Office is committed to providing efficient, cost-effective and high quality services to the citizens and taxpayers of Arapahoe County.
Some in-person services are by appointment only. Please note that you must make an appointment through our scheduling tool below.
Motor Vehicle Services
In partnership with the State's Division of Motor Vehicles, we can assist residents with select motor vehicle services such asnew vehicle registration, titles, placards and plates.Explore Motor Vehicle services
Passports: Planning a Trip?
Notice:Due to high demand and staffing shortages,passport appointments are extremely limited.Visit our Passports pagefor more information and alternative options.
Getting Married
We're here for the big events in your life by issuingmarriage and civil union licenses.
Public Records and Documents
We can assist customers with the recording, searching, and fraud detection of vital public recordssuch as real estate records, military discharges, marriage licenses and more.Explore Recording services
Voter Services and Elections
We're proud to providefree, fair and transparent electionsfor voters in Arapahoe County. Visitwww.arapahoevotes.govfor all election updates and voter service resources, such as updating your address or name and/or changing your party affiliation. These services are also available in person at ourLittleton office by appointment.
Appointment Notices
Note thatsome in-person services are available by appointment only.MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
24-Hour Document Drop Boxes
Many Motor Vehicle and Recording services can be completed using ourred document drop boxes, located outsideevery one of our branch offices.Boxes are secure, accessible 24 hours a day, and requests are processed more quickly than mail orders.
Please note:Payments for drop box transactions mayonly be made by check or money order.
Motor Vehicleservices:
- Vehicle registration renewals
- Duplicate document requests
- Disability placardrequest/renewal*
- Proof of insurance documents(these may also be emailed)
- Temp tags (please emailclerk@arapahoegov.com with your VIN and proof of insurance for a quote of taxes due)
All Motor Vehicle submissions must include the following information:
- Owner Name
- Phone numberand/oremail address
- Proof of current insurance
- Last eight (8) digits of the vehicle VIN
Please make checks payable to:Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder-Motor Vehicle
Including this information on a letter accompanying your documents will allow a faster processing of your transaction, and allow you the choice of having them mailed or picked up at the office.
*Disability Placard transactions must includea completed/signedDR 2219form for certification or recertification.
If you have further questionsplease complete theMotor Vehicle Questions Form
Recording
- Recording documents (Deeds, Liens, Releases, etc.)
If you have any Recording questions, please emailrecording@arapahoegov.com. One of our knowledgeable team members will respond within 24 hours.
Priority Service
Active military service members and first responders with ID receive priority service at our four branch offices.
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office thanks you for your service to our country and our community.
