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”. 

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 three services, with a $5.00 County Service fee in addition to the State fees.

• Replacement of a Driver’s License for a minor
• Issue a copy of the customer’s motor vehicle record
• Issue a motorcycle endorsement (must present proof of completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation course)

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 tab License Plates – Print on Demand 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).

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.

The State Motor Vehicle Division and our Motor Vehicle Department offer several online services. See links below to online registration renewal, driver’s license renewals, and change of address.