FAQs - Visitors
How is the specific ownership tax calculated?
How is the Specific Ownership Tax Calculated?
The notice you receive when it is time to renew your license lists information about your vehicle, the Taxable Value (TX VAL), the License Fee (LIC.FEE) and the Specific Ownership Tax (OWN.TX) Read more »
Marriage FAQ's
Marriage License FAQ’s
Marriage licenses are available from the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s office located in Bodo at 98 Everett Street Ste C Durango, Monday through Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm.
How do I obtain a marriage license? Read more »
What is specific ownership tax?
The notice you receive when it is time to renew your license lists information about your vehicle, the Taxable Value (TX VAL), the License Fee (LIC.FEE) and the Specific Ownership Tax (OWN.TX)
Taxable Value: This is calculated using a percentage of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and remains constant throughout the life of the vehicle. The taxable value of passenger cars is 85% of the MSRP; Read more »
Money for Inmates
MONEY FOR INMATES
THREE NEW WAYS TO LEAVE MONEY FOR INMATES: Read more »
What is taxable value?
The notice you receive when it is time to renew your license lists information about your vehicle, the Taxable Value (TX VAL), the License Fee (LIC.FEE) and the Specific Ownership Tax (OWN.TX)
Taxable Value: This is calculated using a percentage of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and remains constant throughout the life of the vehicle. The taxable value of passenger cars is 85% of the MSRP; Read more »
Courthouse location - Where is the La Plata County Courthouse located?
The La Plata County Courthouse is locate at 1060 E. Second Avenue, Durango, CO 81301. The main phone number for the courthouse is (970) 382-6200.
Vehicle Registration & Titling: Do you have any other information on vehicle registration and titling?
The State of Colorado has much more information on registering that URL is: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1177024843069
If you need more information on Titling you can visit the State of Colorado web site at: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1208251958786
Notary Public - Does your office have a Notary Public?
Yes, the Clerk and Recorders Office has a notary.
Please bring a valid state-issued photo ID and $2 for each notary.
Where would I get a VIN inspection?
La Plata County Motor Vehicles offers an in-house inspector (Durango office only): Those hours are Monday - Friday: 8am -11:30 & 12pm – 4pm.
Please call ahead to verify that the inspector is available.
Any Colorado licensed dealer can do VIN inspections.
There will be no VIN inspections during the following dates: March 5th - 7th, 2012
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
