The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles offers numerous online services. Some of the most frequently used are linked by the tabs below. Additional information is available on our Statewide Motor Vehicle Online Services page.

Gov2Go is an app offered by the El Paso County Motor Vehicle Office that allows you to renew your registration on your cell phone. It sends a reminder when your license plate tags are due. Your tags will be mailed and you can show your stored electronic receipt if needed.

El Paso County Motor Vehicle has developed many ways for you to renew your vehicle without coming into the office. Renew online, by phone, mail, by the App Gov2Go or at one of our self-service kiosks!

• Renew online by following this link
• Renew by mail using the information you received from our office in the mail
• Renew by phone by calling 719-520-6240

Renewal postcards are mailed out at the beginning of the month of expiration.

If you no longer own the vehicle, you may voluntarily notify the State DMV within five days of transfer of ownership at mydmv.colorado.gov (under Vehicle Services, Report Release of Liability) to release your liability for the new owner’s actions. Then, you can disregard the notice.

The following information may be useful to you when registering your vehicle in Colorado.

• The Calculator provides estimated fees based on the data you enter about the vehicle.
• Insurance Requirements details the process for establishing proof of insurance and other stipulations.

Please also refer to the tabs on the Motor Vehicle main page “Individual or Dealer Purchase” and “Titles”.

The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office understands the importance of maintaining compliant identification and registration documents for our citizens. Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, our Motor Vehicle offices have been available to conduct these essential services via office appointment, phone, email, online, mail, and kiosk. To avoid civil fines from law enforcement, please maintain current registration. Registrations are due on or before their expirations.

Refer to our Driver’s License Customer Guide for helpful information.

El Paso County Motor Vehicle offers the following driver’s license services:

• Renewal of a Colorado Driver’s License (not Commercial Driver’s License)
• Renewal of a Colorado Identification Card
• Transfer of a Driver’s License from another state (upon surrender of existing DL)
• Process name and/or address changes (upon surrender of existing DL or Colorado ID card)
• Replacement of a Colorado lost or stolen adult Driver’s License

The Clerk’s Office is authorized to offer the following five services, with a $5.00 County Service fee in addition to the State fees.

• Colorado Identification Card – renewal, replacement, or out-of-state transfer
• Colorado Driver’s Permit – renewal, replacement, or out-of-state transfer
• Motor Vehicle Record
• Motorcycle Endorsement (must present proof of completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation course)
• Replacement Driver’s License

Visit the State Division of Motor Vehicle for the following services:

• New Driver’s License or Identification Card
• Written or driving test
• New motorcycle licenses (if completed through the State program)
• Reinstatements
• New and/or renew Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL)

All registered vehicles in Colorado must display license plates. Colorado has standard issue and special plates available. Additionally, many plate styles can be personalized.

View the following link to see the list of available plates: License Plate Details

Click on the License Plates – Print on Demand tab below for information about requesting non-standard Colorado license plates.

A person applying for a disability placard or license plate may visit any of the El Paso County Motor Vehicle Offices. This transaction also may be done through the mail, for the convenience of those who wish not to come into an office. Click on the tab Persons with Disabilities Parking Privileges below.

Did you recently purchase a vehicle from an individual or a dealership?

If you have recently purchased a vehicle, registration must be obtained within 60 days (C.R.S. 42-3-103).

If you are planning to purchase a vehicle from a private party, we recommend you schedule an appointment to review the titling process with our clerk before purchasing. You may cancel or reschedule the appointment if necessary.

Refer to our Motor Vehicle Customer Guide for helpful information. The resources below will help you complete the process!

The following links offer resources on titles – including the title complete notice, secure and verifiable identification information, bonding packets, and information for dealerships.

Additional information and resources for Motor Vehicle, including answers to your questions and statistics.

Unofficial Motor Vehicle Websites

When searching websites for motor vehicle information, you are cautioned to be sure the site is associated with the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles. Learn more here.