Douglas County Motor Vehicle Accepts Credit Cards August 3
Effective August 3, all Douglas County Motor Vehicle offices will begin acceptÂing credit cards in an effort to make payment more convenient. The county will continue to accept cash and personal checks.
In partnership with the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA), the Douglas County Motor Vehicle offices will offer the option of paying by credit card for all over the counter services and online vehicle renewals.
In addition to the payment amount, each transaction will be subject to an administrative fee of 2.7% that covers the cost associated with providing this service. This fee is paid to a third party that provides these services for Colorado.gov and thus is not revenue for the State or County\
According to Colorado State Law, residents with out-of-state license plates must register their vehicle in Colorado within 90 days of residency even if the plates are not expired. You may anonymously report vehicles with out-of-state plates in Douglas County. Each report will be followed-up by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Vehicles with expired in- or out-of-state temporary tags may also be reported.
Colorado Senate Bill 09-108, an increase to vehicle registration late fees, will become law on June 1, 2009. The new law requires a late fee assessment of $25 per month for every month past the one month grace period up to a maximum of $100. This fee is assessed in addition to renewal fees. The new legislation provides for NO EXCEPTIONS to these late fees.
Colorado Senate Bill 09-108, an increase to vehicle registration and renewal fees, will become law on July 1, 2009. This new law increases existing registration and renewal fees based on the weight of the vehicle.
Average passenger car registration fees will increase by $32; Registration fees for motorcycles and vehicles weighing less than 2,000 pounds will increase by $22.50; Most trucks and SUV registration fees will increase by $39.50 while larger trucks will see an increase of $51.50 to $55. Campers and trailers will also have increased fees based on its weight.
Note: this fee increase is based on the weight of the vehicle.