Clerk and Recorder
Two elections in 2022
The state of Colorado is home to two elections in 2022. The Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, June 28, and the General Election is Tuesday, November 8.Colorado elections calendar
Precinct maps available online
Adjustments have been made to Garfield County’s precinct maps following input taken from the 2020 U.S. Census.Precinct maps
Clerk and Recorder offices open
The County Clerk’s offices in Glenwood Springs and Rifle are open to walk-in customers for motor vehicle transactions; recording searches, filing and copy requests; and requests for certified copies of marriage licenses, or birth and death certificates. Appointments are required for the issuance of marriage licenses and liquor licenses. Hours of operation are – Monday – Friday, from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. for walk-in customers.Clerk and Recorder’s Office services-|
Colorado DRIVES is live
Colorado DRIVES (Driver License, Record, Identification and Vehicle Enterprise Solution) is up and running at Garfield County. The new system reduces customer service time, increases transaction speed, provides better county-to-county integration, and offers additional online services. Colorado DRIVESOnline motor vehicle services
Many driver’s license, identification, and vehicles services can be conducted online at myDMVApply for a driver’s license or identification card
Renew your driver’s license or identification card
Change your address
Register your vehicle
Renew a vehicle registration
Add or change a driver’s license renewal reminder
Request your driving record
Apply for a disability placard
Request a personalized plate
Transaction receipts
Request a duplicate title
Clerk and Recorder database for public records searches
The Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s office makes every effort to collect and maintain accurate data. However, Tyler Technology and the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s office are unable to warrant any of the information herein contained.Viewing public records
The public may view grantor and grantee indexes online, and search indexes back to February 21, 1883. Images may be viewed by contacting the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, and signing up for either a weekly ($100) or monthly ($300) subscription.Duties of the Clerk and Recorder’s office
The Clerk & Recorder’s office is responsible for voter registration, the conducting of all primary, general, and November coordinated elections, motor vehicle titling and registration, real estate and other recordings, marriage licenses, birth and death records, liquor licenses and recording the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners.Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Elections – 970-384-3700
Marriage licenses – 970-384-3700
Motor vehicle – 970-384-3700
Recording – 970-384-3700
Vital records – 970-384-3700