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1. When do I get my points back on my license from a ticket?

The point system in Colorado is a matter of accumulating points instead of losing points. Generally speaking, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will suspend someone’s driving privileges if points are accumulated as follows:

• Adults 21 and Older – Accumulation of 12 points or more within any 12 consecutive months or 18 points or more within any 24 consecutive months
• Minor 18 to 20 – Accumulation of 9 points or more in 12 consecutive months, 12 or more within any 24 consecutive months or 14 for violations occurring after reaching 18
• Minor 16 to 17 – Accumulation of more than 5 points within any 12 consecutive months or more than 6 points prior to reaching 18

2. Where do I get a marriage license?

Please contact the Fremont County Clerk and Recorder at 719.276.7330, ext.2 for marriage licenses.

3. Where do I file for divorce?

Divorces are handled through the Combined Courts located at the following location:
136 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719.269.0100
Colorado Judicial Branch Website

4. Where do I file a Small Claims form?

Small Claims Court is through the Fremont County Court at the Municipal Court building:
136 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719.269.0100
Colorado Judicial Branch Website - Small Claims Court

5. Which court handles driver’s license violations, vehicle license plate and registration violations, domestic violence, DUIs, child custody, and marijuana violations?

All of the violations are written into the Combined Court system.

136 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719.269.0100
Colorado Judicial Branch Website

6. How can I get a copy of a birth certificate?

Please contact Vital Statistics at 719.276.7450 or fax at 719.276.7451. They are located at the following location:
201 N 6th Street
Cañon City, CO 81212

7. What do I do if I missed my court date?

The first thing you need to do is call the Municipal Court at 719.276.5601 to see what the status of the case is. It is best to do this as soon as possible so a warrant is not issued for your failure to appear. The clerk will assist you as to what you need to do.

8. What is a deferred sentence?

Please refer to Arraignment Information for details.

9. How does the 20 day point reduction work, if promptly paid on a Penalty Assessment?

Penalty Assessment citations that are paid and postmarked within 20 days of issuance will result in an automatic point reduction:

• For each violation having an assessment of three or more points, the points will be reduced by two points.
• For each violation having an assessment of two points, the points will be reduced by one point.