Clerk and Recorder Locations and Hours

In-Person Services

Note that some in-person services are available by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn if you need to make an appointment.

24-Hour Document Drop Boxes

Many Motor Vehicle and Recording services can be completed using our red document drop boxes, located outside every one of our branch offices. Boxes are secure, accessible 24 hours a day, and requests are processed more quickly than mail orders. Learn what services can be completed using a drop box.

Aurora Branch Byers Branch
City Center Market 
490 S. Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017 (View Google Map) 
Phone: 303-795-4500 
Fax: 303-636-1331

Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Closed holidays

Services Provided
  • Motor Vehicle 
  • Marriage Licenses
  • Civil Union Licenses
  • Voter Registration
 538 N. Highway 36
Byers, CO 80103 (View Google Map) 
Phone: 303-795-4500
Fax: 303-822-5308

Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Monday - Friday: 7-10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed holidays

Services Provided
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Voter Registration
  • No VIN Verifications Performed at this Location



Centennial Branch Littleton Branch
Arapahoe County Lima Plaza
6954 S. Lima St.
Centennial, CO 80112 (View Google Map)
Phone: 303-795-4500
Fax: 720-874-3133

Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed holidays

Services Provided
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Marriage Licenses
  • Civil Union Licenses
  • Voter Registration
 5334 S. Prince St.
Littleton, CO 80120 (View Google Map)
Phone: 303-795-4500
Fax: 303-738-7893

Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed holidays

Services Provided
  • Motor Vehicle 
  • Recording
  • Marriage Licenses
  • Civil Union Licenses
  • Voter Registration and Voter Services

Appointments for In-Person Services

Note that some in-person services are available by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and can be made online for:

  • First-time motor vehicle registration, license plates and motor vehicle titles
  • Recorder: legal documents, marriage licenses, civil unions
  • If you need assistance with Marriage Licenses, please visit the Marriage License web page for special instructions
  • New passport processing
  • Elections: To check or update your voter registration information, visit: ArapahoeVotes.com/my-voter-info
  • All vehicle registration renewals must be completed at a self-service kiosk, online, by mail, or at a secure 24-hour drop box (located outside all four Arapahoe County Motor Vehicle offices).

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24-Hour Document Drop Boxes

Many Motor Vehicle and Recording services can be completed using our red document drop boxes, located outside every one of our branch offices. Boxes are secure, accessible 24 hours a day, and requests are processed more quickly than mail orders.

Please note: Payments for drop box transactions may only be made by check or money order. 

Motor Vehicle services:

  • Vehicle registration renewals
  • Duplicate document requests
  • Disability placard request/renewal
  • Proof of insurance documents (these may also be emailed)
  • Temp tags (please email clerk@arapahoegov.comwith your VIN and proof of insurance for a quote of taxes due)

All Motor Vehicle submissions must include the following information: 

  • Owner Name
  • Phone number and/or email address
  • Proof of current insurance
  • Last eight (8) digits of the vehicle VIN
Please make checks payable to: Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder-Motor Vehicle 

Including this information on a letter accompanying your documents will allow a faster processing of your transaction, and allow you the choice of having them mailed or picked up at the office.

Disability Placard transactions must include a completed/signed DR 2219 form for certification or recertification. 

If you have further questions please complete the Motor Vehicle Questions Form

Recording

  • Recording documents (Deeds, Liens, Releases, etc.)

If you have any Recording questions, please email recording@arapahoegov.com. One of our knowledgeable team members will respond within 24 hours.

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