Police FAQs

Yes you can, with certain restrictions. Please check the forms tab for the ATV and OHV resolution.

Yes. Town of Elizabeth Code 7-7-200, Dog license required.

• Any person having custody of any dog three (3) months of age or older for seven (7) days shall procure a dog license. License fees shall be paid annually to the Town Clerk. License fees shall be five dollars ($5.00) for each neutered male or spayed female dog, and ten dollars ($10.00) for each unsterilized dog. All dog licenses issued hereunder shall be valid for one (1) calendar year. Upon collection of the dog license fee by the Town Clerk, a dated receipt shall be issued stating the name and address of the owner, dog tag number, description of dog, together with an Elizabeth dog license tag stamped with a serial number. The dog's license tag shall be affixed to its collar or chain. 

For questions please contact the Town Clerk at 303-646-4166

Municipal tickets are to be paid to the Town of Elizabeth Court Clerk at the Elizabeth Town Hall. There are several ways to pay:

• In-person at Town Hall located at 151 S. Banner Street, Elizabeth, CO, 80107.
• By mail 151 S. Banner Street, PO Box 159, Elizabeth, CO, 80107
• By phone (credit cards are accepted).
• Online at www.townofelizabeth.org at the bottom Payment Portal. 

Note:

It's important to understand that a municipal summons is not the same as a penalty assessment. If you receive a municipal summons you must appear in court on the date listed on the front of the summons.

For further information on Municipal Court-related questions please contact: 

Town of Elizabeth Court Clerk Michelle Oeser

303-646-4166

moeser [at] townofelizabeth.org (moeser[at]townofelizabeth[dot]org) 

The Town of Elizabeth Police Department strives to deliver the utmost professionalism and respect. If you have any comments (good or bad) for police officers or any staff of the Elizabeth Police Department, please contact :

Sergeant Sean Bigler

Patrol Supervisor (B Shift)

sbigler [at] townofelizabeth.org (sbigler[at]townofelizabeth[dot]org)

303-646-4664

or

Sergeant Alexander Allen

Patrol Supervisor (A Shift)

aallen [at] townofelizabeth.org (aallen[at]townofelizabeth[dot]org)

303-646-4664

The Elizabeth Police Department investigates all accidents that occur within Town limits. To report an accident that occurred within the Town of Elizabeth, please call 303-660-7500.

However, if you are in need of reporting an accident to the State, please click on the link and follow the instructions: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/report-accident

If you are a resident of the Town of Elizabeth and are planning to be away on vacation, you may request an extra patrol or house watch on your home and street while you are away.

Follow the link below for the house watch request form. Please complete and return to the Elizabeth Police Department, located at 425 S. Main St.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6VMxeQuFhaTZE1zVHcyUXhMQ1k/view

You should first ascertain if the dog was found in the municipal limits of Elizabeth. There are many of Elizabeth area street addresses that are actually in unincorporated Elbert County. If the dog is located in unincorporated Elbert County, the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office should be contacted at 303-621-2027.

If the dog was found within Town of Elizabeth limits, then you may first try to find out who the owner may be by checking for tags, asking neighbors etc. If the owner cannot be located, then you can call dispatch at 303-660-4500 to have an EPD Officer respond, or take the dog yourself to the nearest animal shelter, or lastly bring the dog to the Elizabeth Police Department located at 425 S. Main St. 

The Town of Elizabeth Police Department cannot accept dogs at large that are found outside the Town limits.

This service is performed at the Police Station. The front office is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, closed 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch and closed on Town observed Holidays.

Appointments for a VIN verification at the Elizabeth Police Department are recommended.

VIN verifications at the residence do require an appointment. 

Appointments can be made by calling the Elizabeth Police Department at 303-646-4664.  If no answer is received, please leave a message, and your phone call will be returned to schedule an appointment. 

Required Documentation:

Official documentation, such as registration, title, sales agreement, or certificate of origin, is required to conduct the VIN verification.

VIN Verification Locations

The Town of Elizabeth Police Department conducts VIN verifications at the Elizabeth Police Department or at the home of Town of Elizabeth residents.

FEES

$25.00 for on-site verifications

$35.00 for at home verifications

On site VIN verifications can be made by cash or check or paid in advance on the Town website payment portal under Miscellaneous Fees.

If scheduling a VIN verify at your residence, payment must be made in advance at the Town website payment portal.  Then contact the Elizabeth Police Department, 303-646-4664, to schedule your appointment.  The Police Department will confirm payment upon scheduling the appointment.     

The Town of Elizabeth Police Department does not perform Certified VIN Inspections. For a Certified VIN Inspection, please contact the Colorado State Patrol.