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1. How old must you be to register to vote in Ouray County?

You must be 18 years old, or will turn 18 years old by the date of the next election. A person who has reached 16 years of age but who will not be 18 years old by the date of the next election may pre-register by the same means available to 18-year olds. The registration will automatically become active when the preregistered person reaches 18 years of age.

2. Who is eligible to register to vote in Ouray County?

To register to vote, a person must be a United States citizen, meet the minimum age requirements, have been a resident of Colorado for at least 22 days and consider Ouray County to be his/her sole legal place of residence.

3. Where can I register to vote in Ouray County?

You may obtain a voter registration form, make changes to your name, street or mailing address, telephone number, email address, party affiliation, and military and overseas elector status at the Ouray County Courthouse, Ridgway Town Hall, Ouray City Hall, or at any driver's license office in the State of Colorado. The Ridgway Library also has these forms. You may also download a voter registration form or register online at the Secretary of State's website at Go Vote Colorado

4. What are the deadlines for registering to vote in an election?

Registrations via voter registration drives and applicable governmental agencies and mail must be received by the Ouray County Clerk's office no later than 22 days prior to the election; online voter registration will be accepted up to 8 days prior to the election; and registration at the Voter's Service Polling Center (VSPC) may be done though Election Day.

5. Are Voter Registration forms available?

Voter Registration forms are available at all Clerk and Recorder offices in Colorado, and are also available to download and print from the Secretary of State's website. Complete the form(s) and return them to the Ouray County Clerk. NOTE: When mailing a registration form, it is helpful to us if you also include a copy of your Colorado driver's license or state identification card, if you have one.

6. Am I required to affiliate with a political party?

You are not required to affiliate with a political party and you will be designated as "unaffiliated." Or, you may affiliate with the Democratic Party, Republican Party or any one of the minor political parties, or any political organization recognized in Colorado.

7. Is there a fee to register to vote?

There is no fee to register to vote with valid ID. A certified copy of your voter registration can be obtained from the Clerk and Recorder's office for $2.

8. How can I confirm that I'm registered to vote?

You may contact the Ouray County Clerk's office at 970-325-4961 or visit the Secretary of State's website at www.govotecolorado.com.

9. How will I receive and return my ballot?

All active registered voters will be sent a ballot via U.S. mail approximately 18-22 days prior to an election. Voters can choose to return the ballot by mail, drop the ballot off at the Voter Service and Polling Center located at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, or vote in person at the Voter Service and Polling Center beginning 15 days prior to the election for General elections and 8 days prior to the election for all other elections, through 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

10. What if I make a mistake on my ballot?

You can obtain a replacement ballot by contacting the Ouray County Clerk’s office at 970-325-4961 or come to the Voter Service Polling Center at the Ouray County Courthouse, located at 541 4th Street, Ouray. 

11. What election equipment does Ouray County utilize?

Ouray County currently utilizes Dominion voting equipment. 

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1. What method of payment will you accept?

Personal Checks or Cash accepted

Tax Liens must be paid with Certified Funds. (Cashiers Check)

Online Payments

The payment processor will add the following fees to your total at checkout. These convenience fees are not collected by Ouray County, and are non-refundable.

Credit/Debit Cards

2.40% ($2.00 minimum) Credit/debit card limit is $50,000.00 with no minimum. No more than 100 parcels at one time. If an email address is provided you will receive a receipt.

E-Checks 

$1.50 per transaction. Electronic check (echeck) limit is $50,000.00 with no minimum and no more than 100 parcels at one time.

Auto-Payments

You will now have the option to set up an account to have payments taken directly out of your checking account. Partial payments will be accepted as long as the balance is paid by the due date. If not, a 10% penalty will be applied to the balance 

Make an Online Payment

Phone Payments

Phone payments can now be made by calling 1-844-962-0900. Credit and debit cards are charged a 2.4% convenience fee with a $2.00 minimum charge and electronic checks are charged a $1.50 flat fee. No more than 1 parcel may be paid per phone call. Credit and debit card limit is $250,000.00 with no minimum. Electronic check limit is $50,000.00 with no minimum. 

Reminder: We cannot accept your credit card payment over the phone or over the counter.

2. When are the taxes due?

You have your choice of paying the taxes in one payment or in two separate payments.

If you choose to pay all the taxes at once, the taxes are due by April 30.

If you choose to pay in two separate payments, the first half is due by the last day of February, and the second half is due by June 15.

Partial payments (other than the two half payments mentioned above) are not accepted.

3. Do you accept postmarks?

Yes, we do accept United States Postal Service postmarks showing that the current year tax payment was mailed on or by the payment deadline date.

4. What if my taxes are paid by a mortgage company?

Colorado Revised Statutes mandate that the treasurer mail the Property Tax Statement to the owner of record, as their name and address is listed on the Tax Roll certified by the County Assessor. Therefore, your mortgage company does not receive a copy of the Property Tax Statement (nor will we mail them a duplicate copy).

Most mortgage companies request payment information directly from this office. If you feel your mortgage company needs a copy of your Property Tax Statement, you will need to make a copy of your tax bill and send it to them.

5. What if I do not get a tax notice?

Failure of any person to receive their annual tax statement shall not preclude collection by the treasurer of the amount of taxes due and payable by such person (Colorado Revised Statutes: 39-10-103 (1)(a)).

Applicable delinquent interest and other charges shall apply to delinquent payments (Colorado Revised Statutes: 39-10-104.5).

If you do not receive a tax notice by January 31, please contact the Ouray County Treasurer's Office at 970-325-4487, and a duplicate bill will be sent to you.

6. What if my mailing address changes?

You are responsible for changing your mailing address with the assessor’s or treasurer's office. Contact the assessor at 970-325-4371, or contact the treasurer at 970-325-4487.

7. What is the charge if I am late on a payment?

By state statute, a 1% late fee is charged for each month the current year property taxes are late, for more information view the delinquent tax interest chart.