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Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Sent by* June 25, 2024 | Sent by* November 5, 2024 |
| Ballot Request | No Deadline | No Deadline |
| Ballot Return | Sent by** July 3, 2024 | Sent by** November 13, 2024 |
*Registration: When using to register, the FPCA and FWAB must still be received by the 8th day after the election.
**Ballot Return: Ballots must still be received by the 8th day after the election.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
Important information
- What is UOCAVA?
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act is commonly referred to as UOCAVA. UOCAVA citizens are U.S. citizens who are active members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marine, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their eligible family members and other U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. The law provides the legal basis for absentee voting requirements for federal offices.
- What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?
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The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.
- What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?
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The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.
- What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?
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Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.
- What is a primary election?
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A primary election is an election held before the general election to determine the candidates that can be placed on the general election ballot.
- I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?
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A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S., and has a parent, legal guardian, spouse or civil union partner who was last domiciled in Colorado, is eligible to vote in Colorado.
- I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?
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Yes.
- How can I check the status of my ballot?
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You can check the status of your absentee ballot here:
www.govotecolorado.gov - Does my state have any online tools?
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You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
https://www.fvap.gov/colorado
Registering and requesting your absentee ballot
Under federal law, the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) registers you to vote and requests absentee ballots for a minimum of all federal elections in the current calendar year. Be sure to complete a new FPCA each year and every time your address changes.
Complete the following sections of the FPCA
| Section 1 |
Select the category that best describes you. |
| Section 2 |
Enter the complete street address of your voting residence where you are registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. You cannot use a post office box mailing address. If your address is a rural route, use Section 6 to describe the location of your voting residence. |
| Section 3 |
Enter your current mailing address, even if you are requesting your ballot by email or online, or fax. If you want your election materials sent to a different address or have a forwarding address, use the forwarding address space to provide this information. |
| Section 4 |
Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FPCA. If you want to receive your absentee ballot by email or online, or fax, you must provide your email address or fax number. |
| Section 5 |
A. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot. You can choose to receive your absentee ballot by "mail", "email or online", or "fax". |
| Section 6 |
Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| Section 7 |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
- Section 1
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Select the category that best describes you.
Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.
Your date of birth is required.
You must provide your Colorado-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have any of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: "I do not have a Social Security Number or Colorado-issued ID number." - Section 2
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Enter the complete street address of your voting residence where you are registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. You cannot use a post office box mailing address. If your address is a rural route, use Section 6 to describe the location of your voting residence.
- Section 3
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Enter your current mailing address, even if you are requesting your ballot by email or online, or fax. If you want your election materials sent to a different address or have a forwarding address, use the forwarding address space to provide this information.
- Section 4
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Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FPCA. If you want to receive your absentee ballot by email or online, or fax, you must provide your email address or fax number.
- Section 5
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A. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot. You can choose to receive your absentee ballot by "mail", "email or online", or "fax".
B. Political party is not required. - Section 6
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Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.
- Section 7
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Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.
How and where to submit your FPCA
You can submit the FPCA by mail, email, or fax. Contact information can be found in the "Local Election Offices" section or online at FVAP.gov.
Mail your FPCA: Once your FPCA is complete, sign and date the form. Mail your FPCA directly to your election official.
Email your FPCA: Once your FPCA is complete, sign and date the form. Scan the signed FPCA into your computer. Be sure to also include the "Transmission Cover Sheet". Email this package directly to your election official.
Fax your FPCA: Once your FPCA is complete, sign and date the form. Fax your FPCA directly to your election official. Be sure to also include the "Transmission Cover Sheet".
To find out the status of your FPCA, contact your election official. Your election official will contact you if your FPCA is not accepted.
Voting your ballot
Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the "Federal Election Deadlines" chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.
You can submit your state absentee ballot by mail, email, online*, or fax.
Contact information can be found in the "Local Election Offices" section.
Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the "Important Information" section.
*Colorado provides a secure document transfer system to allow you to return your ballot electronically. Go to https://ballotreturn.sos.colorado.gov and follow the instructions to securely upload your ballot for delivery to your county clerk and recorder.
Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot
The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) can be used to register to vote. If you are using the FWAB to register to vote, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the "Federal Election Deadlines" chart.
You can use the FWAB to vote in federal, state and local elections, including ballot measures.
Complete the following sections of the FWAB's voter information page
| Section 1 |
Select the category that best describes you. |
| Section 2 |
Enter the complete street address of your voting residence where you are registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. You cannot use a post office box mailing address. If your address is a rural route, use Section 6 to describe the location of your voting residence. |
| Section 3 |
Enter your current mailing address, even if you are requesting your ballot by email or online, or fax. If you want your election materials sent to a different address or have a forwarding address, use the forwarding address space to provide this information. |
| Section 4 |
Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB. If you want to receive your absentee ballot by email or online, or fax, you must provide your email address or fax number. |
| Section 5 |
A. Check "Yes" if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check "No." |
| Section 6 |
Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots. |
| Section 7 |
Sign and date the form. No witness signature required. |
- Section 1
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Select the category that best describes you.
Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.
Your date of birth is required.
You must provide your Colorado-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have any of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: "I do not have a Social Security Number or Colorado-issued ID number." - Section 2
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Enter the complete street address of your voting residence where you are registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. You cannot use a post office box mailing address. If your address is a rural route, use Section 6 to describe the location of your voting residence.
- Section 3
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Enter your current mailing address, even if you are requesting your ballot by email or online, or fax. If you want your election materials sent to a different address or have a forwarding address, use the forwarding address space to provide this information.
- Section 4
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Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB. If you want to receive your absentee ballot by email or online, or fax, you must provide your email address or fax number.
- Section 5
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A. Check "Yes" if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check "No."
B. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot. You can choose to receive your absentee ballot by "mail", "email or online", or "fax".
C. Political party is not required. - Section 6
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Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.
- Section 7
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Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.
Vote your FWAB
To vote, write in either a candidate's name or political party for each office. You are not required to make a selection for each and every contest.
How and where to submit your FWAB
You can submit the FWAB by mail, email, online, or fax. Contact information can be found in the "Local Election Offices" section or online at FVAP.gov.
Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the "Voter Information" page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed "Official Backup Ballot", do not write on the "Official Ballot" envelope. Insert the sealed "Official Ballot" envelope and the "Voter Information" page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official.
Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the "Important Information" section or online at FVAP.gov.
Email your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the "Voter Information" page. Scan the signed "Voter Information" page, the "Official Backup Ballot" and the "Transmission Cover Sheet", found at the end of Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, into your computer. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the "Transmission Cover Sheet". Email this ballot package directly to your election official.
Upload your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the "Voter Information" page. Scan the signed "Voter Information" page, the "Official Backup Ballot" and the "Transmission Cover Sheet", found at the end of Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, into your computer. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the "Transmission Cover Sheet". Use Colorado's secure document transfer system to return your FWAB electronically. Go to https://ballotreturn.sos.colorado.gov and follow the instructions to securely upload your FWAB for delivery to your county clerk and recorder.
Fax your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the "Voter Information" page. Fax the signed "Voter Information" page, the "Official Backup Ballot" and the "Transmission Cover Sheet", found at the end of Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the "Transmission Cover Sheet".
See the "Federal Election Deadlines" chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.
Local election offices for countySearch Offices
| County | Mailing Address |
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| Adams | Adams County Clerk and Recorder 4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Ste E3102 Brighton, CO 80601 Phone: 720-523-6500 Fax: 720-523-6266 Email: adams.uocava@adcogov.org |
| Alamosa | Alamosa County Clerk and Recorder 8999 Independence Way, Ste 101 Alamosa, CO 81101 Phone: 719-589-6681 Fax: 719-589-6118 Email: mfelix@alamosacounty.org |
| Arapahoe | Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder 5334 S Prince St Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: 303-795-4511 Fax: 303-795-4712 Email: uocava@arapahoegov.com |
| Archuleta | Archuleta County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 2589 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Phone: 970-264-8331 Fax: 970-264-8562 Email: karchuleta@archuletacounty.org |
| Baca | Baca County Clerk and Recorder 741 Main St, #3 Springfield, CO 81073 Phone: 719-523-4372 Fax: 719-523-4881 Email: bacaclerk@bacacountyco.gov |
| Bent | Bent County Clerk and Recorder 725 Bent Ave Las Animas, CO 81054 Phone: 719-456-2009 Fax: 719-456-0375 Email: Tobe.Wright@bentcounty.net |
| Boulder | Boulder County Clerk and Recorder, Elections Division 1750 33rd St., Ste 200 Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 303-413-7796 Fax: 303-413-7728 Email: usvote@bouldercounty.org |
| Broomfield | Broomfield County Clerk and Recorder 1 DesCombes Dr Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone: 303-464-5874 Fax: 303-410-3815 Email: UOCAVA@broomfield.org |
| Chaffee | Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder 104 Crestone Ave Salida, CO 81201 Phone: 719-530-5604 Fax: 719-539-8588 Email: kgrauer@chaffeecounty.org |
| Cheyenne | Cheyenne County Clerk and Recorder 51 S 1st St Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810 Phone: 719-767-5685 Fax: 719-767-8730 Email: cheyclerk@gmail.com |
| Clear Creek | Clear Creek County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 2000 Georgetown, CO 80444 Phone: 303-679-2339 Fax: 303-679-2416 Email: bcorbett@co.clear-creek.co.us |
| Conejos | Conejos County Clerk and Recorder Po Box 127 Conejos, CO 81129 Phone: 719-376-5422 Fax: 719-376-5997 Email: nruybal@co.conejos.co.us |
| Costilla | Costilla County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 308 San Luis, CO 81152 Phone: 719-937-7671 Fax: 800-934-7128 Email: najondine.placek@costillacounty-co.gov |
| Crowley | Crowley County Clerk and Recorder 631 Main, Ste 102 Ordway, CO 81063 Phone: 719-267-5225 Fax: 719-267-4608 Email: melinda.carter@crowleycounty.net |
| Custer | Custer County Clerk and Recorder 205 S 6th St. Westcliffe, CO 81252 Phone: 719-783-2441 Fax: 719-783-2885 Email: peggy@custercountygov.com |
| Delta | Delta County Clerk and Recorder 501 Palmer St. Ste 211 Delta, CO 81416 Phone: 970-874-5903 Fax: 970-874-2161 Email: elections@deltacounty.com |
| Denver | Denver County Clerk and Recorder, Elections Division 200 W 14th Ave., Ste. 100 Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 720-865-4945 Fax: 720-913-8607 Email: mailballots@denvergov.org |
| Dolores | Dolores County Clerk and Recorder 409 N Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324-0058 Phone: 970-677-2381 Fax: 970-677-4144 Email: dolorescounty@hotmail.com |
| Douglas | Douglas County Clerk and Recorder 125 Stephanie Pl Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone: 303-660-7444 Fax: 303-814-3321 Email: uocava@douglas.co.us |
| Eagle | Eagle County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 537 Eagle, CO 81631 Phone: 970-328-8715 Fax: 888-816-1643 Email: elections@eaglecounty.us |
| El Paso | El Paso County Clerk and Recorder 1675 W Garden of the Gods Rd, Ste 2202 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: (719) 520-7325 Fax: 719-520-7327 Email: uocava@elpasoco.com |
| Elbert | Elbert County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 990 Kiowa, CO 80117 Phone: 303-621-3127 Fax: 303-621-3212 Email: elections@elbertcounty-co.gov |
| Fremont | Fremont County Clerk and Recorder 615 Macon Ave, Rm 102 Canon City, CO 81212-3381 Phone: 719-276-7340 Fax: 719-276-7338 Email: elections@fremontco.com |
| Garfield | Garfield County Clerk and Recorder 109 8th St, #200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Phone: 970-384-3700 x2 Fax: 970-947-1078 Email: elections@garfield-county.com |
| Gilpin | Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder 203 Eureka St Central City, CO 80427 Phone: 303-582-5321 Fax: 303-565-1797 Email: elections@gilpincounty.org |
| Grand | Grand County Clerk and Recorder 308 Byers Ave Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451-0120 Phone: 970-725-3065 Fax: 970-725-0100 Email: grandelections@co.grand.co.us |
| Gunnison | Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder 221 N Wisconsin St Gunnison, CO 81230 Phone: 970-641-7641 Fax: 970-642-4675 Email: ksimillion@gunnisoncounty.org |
| Hinsdale | Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder 317 N Henson St Lake City, CO 81235 Phone: 970-944-2225 x2 Fax: 970-944-2202 Email: clerk@hinsdalecountycolorado.us |
| Huerfano | Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder 401 Main St, Ste 204 Walsenburg, CO 81089 Phone: 719-738-2389 Fax: 719-738-2060 Email: aglover@huerfano.us |
| Jackson | Jackson County Clerk and Recorder 396 LaFever St Walden, CO 80480 Phone: 970-723-4334 Fax: 970-723-3214 Email: jc_clerk@hotmail.com |
| Jefferson | Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder 3500 Illinois St, Ste 1100 Golden, CO 80401 Phone: 303-271-8198 Fax: 303-215-9307 Email: usvote@jeffco.us |
| Kiowa | Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 37 Eads, CO 81036 Phone: 719-438-5421 Fax: 719-438-5327 Email: delisa.weeks@state.co.us |
| Kit Carson | Kit Carson County Clerk and Recorder 251 16th St, Ste 203 Burlington, CO 80807 Phone: 719-346-8638 x233 Fax: 719-346-8721 Email: elections@kitcarsoncounty.org |
| La Plata | La Plata County Clerk and Recorder 98 Everett St Ste C Durango, CO 81303 Phone: 970-382-6297 Fax: 970-259-5413 Email: tiffany.lee@co.laplata.co.us |
| Lake | Lake County Clerk and Recorder 505 Harrison Ave Leadville, CO 80461 Phone: 719-486-1410 Fax: 719-486-3972 Email: tlauritzen@co.lake.co.us |
| Larimer | Larimer County Clerk and Recorder 200 W Oak St, Ste 5100 Fort Collins, CO 80521 Phone: 970-498-7820 Fax: 970-498-7845 Email: uocava@larimer.gov |
| Las Animas | Las Animas County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 115 Trinidad, CO 81082-0115 Phone: 719-846-3314 Fax: 719-845-2573 Email: karrie.apple@lasanimascounty.org |
| Lincoln | Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 67 Hugo, CO 80821 Phone: 719-743-2444 Fax: 719-743-2524 Email: clengel@lincolncountyco.us |
| Logan | Logan County Clerk and Recorder 315 Main St Ste 3 Sterling, CO 80751 Phone: 970-522-1544 Fax: 970-522-2063 Email: baconp@logancountyco.gov |
| Mesa | Mesa County Clerk and Recorder 200 S Spruce St. Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: 970-256-1582 Fax: 970-255-5039 Email: voter.info@mesacounty.us |
| Mineral | Mineral County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 70 Creede, CO 81130-0070 Phone: 719-658-2440 Fax: 719-658-0358 Email: mineralcountyclerk@hotmail.com |
| Moffat | Moffat County Clerk and Recorder 1198 W. Victory Way, Suite 103 Craig, CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-9120 Fax: 970-826-3413 Email: scolding@moffatcounty.net |
| Montezuma | Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder 140 W Main St, Ste 1 Cortez, CO 81321 Phone: 970-564-2734 Fax: 970-564-0215 Email: mwarren@co.montezuma.co.us |
| Montrose | Montrose County Clerk and Recorder 317 South 2nd Street Montrose, CO 81401 Phone: 970-252-4590 Fax: 970-249-0757 Email: elections@montrosecounty.net |
| Morgan | Morgan County Clerk and Recorder 231 Ensign St Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Phone: 970-542-3521 x1460 Fax: 970-542-3553 Email: pmendoza@co.morgan.co.us |
| Otero | Otero County Clerk and Recorder 13 W 3rd St, Rm 210 La Junta, CO 81050 Phone: 719-383-3024 Fax: 719-383-3026 Email: lscott@oterogov.org |
| Ouray | Ouray County Clerk and Recorder PO Box C Ouray, CO 81427 Phone: 970-325-4961 Fax: 970-325-0452 Email: csulewski@ourayco.gov |
| Park | Park County Clerk and Recorder 501 Main St Fairplay, CO 80440 Phone: 719-836-4223 Fax: 719-836-4348 Email: elections@parkco.us |
| Phillips | Phillips County Clerk and Recorder 221 S Interocean Ave Holyoke, CO 80734 Phone: 970-854-3131 Fax: 970-854-4745 Email: mary.roberts@phillipscounty.co |
| Pitkin | Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder 530 E Main St, Ste 104 Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: 970-429-2732 Fax: 970-445-3007 Email: clint.anderson@pitkincounty.com |
| Prowers | Prowers County Clerk and Recorder 301 South Main St, Ste 210 Lamar, CO 81052 Phone: 719-336-8011 Fax: 719-336-5306 Email: election@prowerscounty.net |
| Pueblo | Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder 720 N Main St., Ste 200 Pueblo, CO 81005 Phone: 719-583-6624 Fax: 719-543-1027 Email: gonzalr@pueblocounty.us |
| Rio Blanco | Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder 555 Main St Meeker, CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-9460 Fax: 970-878-3587 Email: shawn.luce@rbc.us |
| Rio Grande | Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder 965 Sixth St Del Norte, CO 81132 Phone: 719-657-3334 Fax: 719-657-2621 Email: clerk@riograndecounty.org |
| Routt | Routt County Clerk and Recorder 522 Lincoln Ave Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Phone: 970-870-5558 Fax: 970-870-5443 Email: elections@co.routt.co.us |
| Saguache | Saguache County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 176 Saguache, CO 81149 Phone: 719-655-2512 Fax: 719-655-2730 Email: tgilbert@saguachecounty-co.gov |
| San Juan | San Juan County Clerk and Recorder 1557 Greene St Silverton, CO 81433 Phone: 970-387-5671 Fax: 970-387-8043 Email: clerk@sanjuancolorado.us |
| San Miguel | San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 548 Telluride, CO 81435-0548 Phone: 970-728-3954 Fax: 970-728-4808 Email: stephanniev@sanmiguelcountyco.gov |
| Sedgwick | Sedgwick County Clerk and Recorder 315 Cedar St Julesburg, CO 80737 Phone: 970-474-3346 Fax: 970-474-0954 Email: kurt.dilsaver@sedgwickcountygov.net |
| Summit | Summit County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 1538 Breckenridge, CO 80424 Phone: 970-453-3471 Fax: 970-453-3502 Email: taryn.power@summitcountyco.gov |
| Teller | Teller County Clerk and Recorder 101 W Bennett Ave Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Phone: 719-686-8036 Fax: 719-686-8030 Email: KeesS@co.teller.co.us |
| Washington | Washington County Clerk and Recorder 150 Ash Avenue Akron, CO 80720 Phone: 970-345-6565 Fax: 970-345-6607 Email: akuntz@co.washington.co.us |
| Weld | Weld County Clerk and Recorder 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-304-6525 Fax: 970-304-6566 Email: elections@weldgov.com |
| Yuma | Yuma County Clerk and Recorder 310 Ash St, Ste F Wray, CO 80758 Phone: 970-332-5809 Fax: 970-332-5919 Email: yscore@co.yuma.co.us |
