Motor Vehicle offices will upgrade computer systems this summer
Expect longer waits temporarily
Statewide Motor Vehicle offices are getting a new computer system to replace their 1980’s MS-DOS system. During June residents should anticipate a longer wait time as staff members will be offsite being trained on the new system.Our Weld County clerk’s offices run the local Motor Vehicle Division where residents register/title vehicles and receive license plates.
To avoid the increased wait times, Weld Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes is urging residents to renew their registration early and to do so online or by mail, if eligible. If you need an emissions test, drivers can take care of that first and after 48-hours will be able to renew online. Additionally, even if your grace month is about to expire, renewing online is still an option and drivers can print a temporary renewal receipt.
For those that have to visit the office in person, the clerk is encouraging those residents to allow plenty of time or, for Weld County residents, to schedule an appointment online (www.weldmotorvehicle.com).
Finally, residents should be aware that all Motor Vehicle offices will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Aug. 3 in order to install the new computer systems across the state. Online services will also be unavailable during this window and through the weekend of Aug. 4 and 5.
Responsibilities of the Recording Department
The recording department is responsible for processing and preserving documents presented for recording as public record. Permanent record is kept on microfilm and optical images. Some records date back to 1865. All records are open to the public and certified copies of any document of record are available for a fee. Included in the records are: real estate records, military discharges, school records (limited information), maps and plats, marriage licenses and civil unions.
Responsibilities of the Elections Department
The election department is responsible for voter registration: compilation of ballots, absentee ballots, and early voting ballots for the regular primary, general and special county elections; training of election judges; conduct of election day procedures; tabulation of election day results, and certification of the election with the County Canvass Board.
Registration as a voter may be made at either office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or at any municipal clerk's office of cities and towns in Weld County, or at any driver's license office. Forms to register by mail are also available at these locations.
Responsibilities of the Motor Vehicle Department
The Clerk and Recorder acts as an agent for the State of Colorado, Department of Revenue in titling and licensing all motor vehicles purchased, leased or entering the state.
All motor vehicle titles and registration requirements are set by state statute or set by rule and regulation promulgated by the Department of Revenue.
Southeast/Southwest Weld County Services
Services of the office that are available at the Southeast Weld County Services Building and the Southwest Weld County Branch Office include marriage licenses, civil unions, motor vehicle registration, and voter registration.
The first Clerk and Recorder for Weld County, WM C Sanders, was elected October 21st, 1877. Carly Koppes is the 29th Clerk and Recorder, elected on November 4th, 2014.
Clerk & Recorder
Carly Koppes
1402 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-304-6530
Cell: 970-815-1166
Fax: 970-353-1964
ckoppes@weldgov.com
Term: 01/01/15-12/31/18
Chief Deputy: Rudy Santos