IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MILITARY NON-RESIDENTS

 

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A NON-RESIDENT TAX EXEMPTION, IF:

  • You are an active duty Military member assigned to a duty station in Colorado; OR
  • You are assigned to a unit in Colorado from which you were then assigned to an unaccompanied/remote duty station.

  • The Tax exemption is only valid for OWNERSHIP TAXES in Colorado.


  • THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED:
    Please use the following as a checklist to ensure all documentation is completed.


    A COPY OF YOUR ORDERS ARE REQUIRED


    A MILITARY ID CARD IS REQUIRED


    AN AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED:

    Please use the non-resident affidavit This link will leave the Clerk and Recorder's Web Site. located here.

    Important Affidavit Notes:

  • You must be either the active duty military member OR a lawful agent with power of attorney to execute the affidavit.
    (Please provide a copy of the general power of attorney or original if a specific power of attorney is used.)

  • This affidavit is valid for 60 days from the execution date.

  • A separate affidavit must be provided for each vehicle AND renewed on an annual basis.

  • Renewals must be processed in person or by mail only.

  • This affidavit may be obtained from your legal office on base or the Motor Vehicle office.


  • All other new resident requirements apply.

    NOTE: It is the responsibility of each military member to request and ensure that he or she receives the military non-residency exemption as our office has a 30-day refund policy on ownership tax paid in error. Further questions may be answered by contacting the Motor Vehicle Department via email at carweb@elpasoco.com.

    Clerk & Recorder
    Robert C. "Bob" Balink
    (719) 520-6216
    (719) 520-6202
    robertbalink@elpasoco.com


    Location:
    Centennial Hall Branch
    200 S. Cascade Avenue
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Monday - Thursday
    (except holidays)

    Fax Number:
    (719) 520-6239

    Location:
    Powers Branch
    Southeast Corner Of
    Powers Blvd & Airport Road
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Monday - Thursday
    (except holidays)

    Fax Number:
    (719) 520-7928

    Location:
    Chapel Hills Branch
    Chapel Hills Mall
    North Side
    Next to JC Penney

    8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Monday - Friday
    (except holidays)

    Fax Number:
    (719) 262-0877

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    Automated Phone Number:
    (719) 520-6240 


    Assistant Manager:
    Cathy Driscoll 
    cathydriscoll@elpasoco.com