Colorado Emissions Stations are currently closed until further notice.  With testing stations closed, we know that customers will be unable to register their vehicles until they can get an emissions test. We do not have the authority to waive emissions. The county will waive late fees for vehicle registrations and renewals affected during this time.

Colorado Department of Revenue will provide a registration extension covering 60 days past the end of the Governor's Executive Order.

Option 1 - PHONE

Our recommended service is by phone.  There are many processes you can accomplish over the phone.  Phone hours have been extended from 8:00am-7:00pm, Monday - Friday, call (970) 498-7878, option 5.  Staff is ready to assist you with your transactions. Your patience is appreciated — hold times may be a bit longer as call volumes rise.

Option 2 - ONLINE

There are many Vehicle Licensing transactions that you can now accomplish online by going to www.Larimer.org/Eservices.

• Renew your license plates (even if you’re late)
• Replace tabs or plates
• Estimate registration fees
• Apply for a first-time disability placard
• Out of State Emission Extension
• Request a duplicate title
• Transaction Receipt
• Change your address
• Renew disability placard
• Request a duplicate registration card

You may also go directly to mydmv.colorado.gov for additional services including:

• Complete a first-time registration
• Report Release of Liability

Option 3 - MAIL

Renewals may be sent to Larimer County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 1429, Fort Collins, CO  80522.

Please call our office at (970)498-7878, option 5, before submitting other transactions by mail.

Option 4 - IN PERSON TRANSACTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOUR TRANSACTION CANNOT BE HANDLED BY PHONE 

Note:  Renewals cannot be done in person, please use one of our other listed options.
 
Most transactions may be completed over the phone. Check with our phone staff before booking an appointment at (970)498-7878, option 5.

• If you do find that you must come into the office, making an appointment in advance is your only option.  Doing so will mean that you are very quickly in and out. 
  • For Fort Collins and Loveland, call (970)498-7878, Option 5  
  • For Estes Park,  call our office at (970)577-2025, option 5 
• Colorado car dealerships, fleet companies and courier services are required to make an appointment for paperwork drop off only.

Option 5 - SELF SERVICE KIOSK

You can renew your plates (even if you’re late) at our self-serve kiosks, which are located in grocery stores – still a public place, but you may have to go to the grocery store anyway and can pick less busy hours if you desire. Go to www.Larimer.org/Kiosk for location details.