Vehicle registration changes for local military Published March 15, 2011 By Airman 1st Class Jessica Hines 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Servicemembers registering vehicles in the state of Colorado are now required to show more than a copy of official orders when applying for tax exemption. As of February, all military members in El Paso County are required to show a Leave and Earnings Statement along with a copy of orders, military I.D. and a completed DR2667 - non-resident and military service exemption from specific ownership tax affidavit. "The DR2667 form may be completed in office, so the military member will need to bring, at minimum, a copy of orders and LES when applying for the exemption," said Tony Anderson, Motor Vehicle Department manager for El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office. According to the El Paso County website, here are some important reminders: You must be either the active duty military member or a lawful agent with power of attorney to execute the affidavit. (Provide a copy of the general power of attorney or original if a specific power of attorney is used.) This affidavit is valid for 60 days from the execution date. A separate affidavit must be provided for each vehicle and renewed on an annual basis. Renewals must be processed in person or by mail only. This affidavit may be obtained from your legal office on base or the motor vehicle office. Additionally, the exemption is only valid for ownership taxes in Colorado; you may qualify for a non-resident tax exemption if: You are an active duty military member assigned to a duty station in Colorado; or You are assigned to a unit in Colorado from which you were then assigned to an unaccompanied/remote duty station.