CLERK AND RECORDER

   

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Located in the
La Plata County Courthouse
1060 E. 2nd Avenue Room 134, 

Durango, CO  81301

Recording -
970-382-6283
Elections -
970-382-6296
Motor Vehicle (Durango) -
970-385-0240
Motor Vehicle (Bayfield) -
970-884-9382

Mission Statement:                                                                                               

Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to improve quality of life through professionalism, excellence and trust. We demand excellence in preserving and enhancing the quality of life for La Plata County citizens, stressing professionalism, integrity, and timeliness.

Clerk & Recorder
Linda Daley, (Republican)

    Linda Daley 

Dani Esquibel, Chief Deputy

FLAG    The Clerk & Recorder's Office provides a variety of services for La Plata County:
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Elections - Has the responsibility of exercising any and all controls required to ensure the orderly and impartial conduct of all election events.

2008 Election Results

2006 Election


Phone: 970/382-6296 or 6297 Fax: 970/382-6285 Hours: 8am - 5pm M-F

E-mail: Elections@co.laplata.co.us or  Voter@co.laplata.co.us

Pen and Paper
Recording - Has the duty to record, index, maintain, and provide access to all real estate documents, uniform commercial code fixture filings, federal tax liens, military discharges, marriage licenses, and other vital records. Historic documents for research and archival purposes date back to the 1800's.


Phone: 970/382-6280 or 970/382-6281 Fax: 970/382-6285 Hours: 8am - 5pm M-F

E-mail: Recording@co.laplata.co.us

*Note that the Clerk-Recorder's Office is unable to give legal advice such as what type of document you need, or how to complete a document. We recommend you seek advice from an attorney before you record documents that affect title to property.

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Auto Registration Offices - Is responsible for issuing the residents of La Plata County: License plates, Titles, Renewals, and V.I.N inspections.

*V.I.N inspections are available only at 98 Everett St. Suite A.

Motor Vehicle Fees -

    

Vehicle identification number inspection fee
$ 10.00
Certified V.I.N inspections- required for bond titles and rebuilt vehicles
$ 20.00
V.I.N. verification is done at the Durango location ONLY during the hours of 8:00 am to 11:30 am & Noon to 4:00 pm.

**Certified V.I.N. inspections are done at 4:00 pm by appointment only.

In two locations for your convenience:

Moving Car

Durango Auto Registration Office

(Main)
98 Everett St. Ste A
Durango, CO  81303
Phone: 970/385-0240
Fax: 970/385-0524


Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday

Bayfield Auto Registration Office
(Branch)
1199 Hwy 160B
Bayfield, CO  81122
Phone: 970/884-9382
Fax: 970/382-6515

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1746
Bayfield, CO 81122

Hours: 8:30am-12:30 pm
   &  1:30pm-5:00pm

Monday thru Friday

 
 

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Copies of County Resolutions, minutes, tapes and Commissioner meetings, contact:
Phone: 970/382-6219 Fax: 970/382-6299 Hours: 8am - 5pm M-F