Taxes and Fees

Sales Tax

2.9% State and 3.6% Countywide sales taxes are collected when vehicles are purchased.

• If purchased from a dealer, a portion or all of the sales taxes due are collected by the dealer. Any unpaid sales taxes are collected by the County Clerk.
• If purchased from a private party, all sales taxes are collected by the County Clerk. 

Leased vehicles are not exempt: if leased within Colorado, state tax is collected in the lease payments.  County use tax on the total lease payment is collected at the time of titling.

Motor Vehicle Fees:

Many transactions may be completed online at CO myDMV.

Registration fees vary per vehicle. The cost of the plates is determined by several factors; including date of purchase, plate type, taxable value, and vehicle type, weight and year.