Office of the Clerk & Recorder

License Information

LICENSES

Business Licenses

According to Resolution 90-46, before the Board of County Commissioners and the County of Summit, any person selling a product in unincorporated Summit County shall make application to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

Once the application is obtained, approval from the Zoning Department is granted or denied. If granted, the Board of County Commissioners shall consider such application at their next meeting.

Businesses licenses are due and payable the month they are approved and expire in one year.

For any questions regarding Business Licenses, please call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970.453.3475.

If you own and operate a business within town limits, you need to contact the town offices.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage License applications may be obtained at the Summit County Clerk and Recorder’s Office located in the Old County Courthouse at 208 E. Lincoln Avenue in Breckenridge.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Applicants are required to:

Both be present
Be 18 years of age or older
Have photo identification such as a drivers license or passport
If divorced or widowed, must give date it occurred, city and state where occurred, title of court that ruled.
Have the $30 application fee

The license can be used immediately as there is no waiting period, but is only valid for thirty calendar days.

The bride and groom must make their own arrangements for the marriage ceremony. For more information call 970.453.3475.

Liquor Licenses

Information concerning liquor licensed establishments in unincorporated Summit County is available by calling the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 970.453.3475.

If you are within town limits, you need to contact the town offices for information.

Driver's Licenses - Department of Motor Vehicles

If you are a new resident in Summit County you will need to obtain a Colorado State Driver’s License.

The Driver's License Office is located in the County Commons Building at 0037 County Road 1005 south of Frisco.

Please call 970.668.5015 for more information.