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Town Clerk
The Town Clerk's department provides the following services:
- Public Records Requests
- Maintains Home Rule Charter and Municipal Code
- Boards and Commissions
- Licensing Services
- Business Licenses (Including Short-Term Rental)
- Liquor Licenses
- Medical and Retail Marijuana Licenses
- Permitting Services
- Notary Services
- Town of Telluride Municipal Elections
- How do I register my vehicle?
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The San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for car registrations in the Town of Telluride. Please head over to the San Miguel County's website for more information on how to register your vehicle.
- Where do I get my marriage license?
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Marriage Licenses are issued by San Miguel County.
- How do I access San Miguel County Records?
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San Miguel County records can be found on their website.
- Who do I contact for parking permits?
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The Marshal's Department handles business and residential parking permits. The parking permit information page has information and applications for parking permits.
- How do I pay my utility bill?
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The Finance Department is responsible for utility billing.
- Who do I contact for noise violations or traffic complaints?
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Please reach out to the Marshal's Department.
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Applicants Announced for Telluride Town Council Appointment
(December 9, 2025) – Town Council will fill a vacant seat through an appointment process. As of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, the Clerk's Department has received twelve submissions from applicants interested in applying for the Council vacancy. Read on... -
Town of Telluride to Roll Out ParkMobile and New License Plate Reader System
(November 26, 2026) – The Town is preparing to transition its mobile parking payment provider from T2 to ParkMobile over the coming weeks. The update is designed to streamline the parking experience for residents, employees, and visitors... Read on... -
Town Council to Fill Council Vacancy Through Appointment Process
(November 26, 2025) – Town Council voted to fill an upcoming vacancy on council through an appointment process, citing feedback from the community on a preference to appoint, cost savings, efficiency, and the ability to seat a new member more quickly. Read on... -
Town of Telluride Receives 2026 Major Event Requests
(November 12, 2025) – The Town has received applications for two proposed major events in August 2026, including a new two-night concert by Planet Bluegrass and an expansion to the Telluride Jazz Festival. Read on... -
Second Town Council Candidate Withdraws from Municipal Election
(October 16, 2025) – Town Council candidate Mindy Smith has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Town of Telluride Municipal Election as of today, Thursday, October 16. Read on... -
Town Council Candidate Withdraws from Municipal Election
(October 14, 2025) – Town Council candidate Marisa Marshalka has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Town of Telluride Municipal Election as of yesterday, Monday, October 13. Read on... -
Certified Candidates Announced for Telluride Town Council Election
(August 27, 2025) – The Town of Telluride will hold a Regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The Town of Telluride Clerk's Department has certified five candidates eligible to run for elected office. Read on... -
Town Council Approves Ballot Question on Citizen-Initiated Charter Amendments
(August 21, 2025) – Town Council has approved a resolution submitting a citizen-initiated amendment to the Telluride Home Rule Charter for consideration by voters at the November 4, 2025, Regular Municipal Election. Read on... -
Town Council Approves Ballot Question on Ski Lift Ticket Excise Tax
(August 21, 2025) – Town Council has approved a resolution setting the form of a ballot question asking voters to consider a 5% excise tax on the purchase price of ski lift tickets. The question will appear on the ballot for the November 4 Election. Read on... -
Town Council Approves Ballot Measure on Council and Mayoral Attendance Standards
(August 19, 2025) – Town Council has approved an ordinance placing a proposed amendment to the Telluride Home Rule Charter on the ballot for the November 4 Election. The measure will ask voters whether to establish formal attendance standards... Read on... -
2026 Budget Process Kicks off with Review of Goals and Objectives
(August 18, 2025) – Telluride, CO --- On Tuesday, August 12, Town Council opened the 2026 budget process with a work session to review the first draft of the Town’s Goals and Objectives for the approaching fiscal year. Read on... -
Measure to Update the Town of Telluride Affordable Housing Bonding Capacity Approved for November Ba
(August 16, 2025) – Telluride, CO --- The Telluride Town Council voted Tuesday, August 12, to place a measure on the November 2025 ballot asking voters to increase the Town’s debt authorization for affordable housing purposes. Read on... -
Short-term rental business license renewal forms move online
(July 7, 2025) – The Town of Telluride has transitioned all short-term rental (STR) licensing and compliance forms to the Rentalscape online platform, making the process more accessible and efficient for property owners and managers. Read on...
It is the mission of the Town Clerk’s department to be a reliable provider of information and quality service to the community and its residents, to be neutral and impartial, to perform all services ethically, honestly, and with integrity, to provide a professional link between citizens, departments, boards, and committees, to ensure equal terms and opportunities for all businesses and citizens, and to comply with all state and local statutes.
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Clerk's Department
Physical Address
135 W. Columbia
Telluride, CO 81435
Mailing Address
PO Box 397
Telluride, CO 81435
Phone: (970) 728-8436Fax: (970) 728-2496
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Tiffany Kavanaugh
Town ClerkPhone: (970) 728-2157
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Ashley Berard
Short Term Rental Program AdministratorPhone: (970) 728-2159
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Melissa Mollan
Municipal Court ClerkPhone: (970) 728-2158
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Piper Miller
Boards & Commissions ClerkPhone: (970) 728-2160
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Tina Rutherford
Liquor Licensing ClerkPhone: (970) 272-1199