What do I need to Register my vehicle?
If the vehicle was titled in another state a VIN verification must be completed.
Title assigned in owner's name or current out of state registration.
Secure and Verifiable Identification Information
Proof of Colorado Vehicle Emissions (if applicable)
Gasoline
Diesel
Proof Of Insurance:
Registration of your vehicle(s) may be denied or delayed if the Colorado Motor Vehicle Registration file does not show insurance coverage for the vehicle(s). You must provide any of these forms of proof to your county motor vehicle office before you can register your vehicle(s). For more information, please view Rule 46. Application for Registration- Proof of Insurance.
Forms of Proof:
Insurance card
Copy of your insurance policy
A letter from your insurance company (on company letterhead)
Computer printout from insurer.
Facsimile of the proof of insurance.
Electronic proof of insurance that is not otherwise available to the department. This may be, but is not limited to, insurer provided electronic image/proof on applicant’s cellular phone, lap top, or other portable type of electronic device.
If web-based services are available, the department may use applicant’s insurer provided web-based services for proof of insurance.
Electronic mail sent from the applicant’s insurer.

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1. Is a newly purchased vehicle subject to vehicle registration late fees?
2. How much and when are vehicle registration late fees imposed?
3. Are there exceptions to the vehicle registration late fees?
4. What are the fees to register and title my vehicles?
5. I have a Handicapped Disabled Veteran plate from another State. What do I need to get one in Colorado? Do I have to re-qualify?
6. What information do I need to submit for the no-fee Purple Heart license plate?
7. My spouse who was a military veteran is recently deceased and had been given a no-fee Disabled Veteran license plate. Will I be allowed to keep those?
8. I paid registration fees before I got my free veteran plates. Can I receive a refund of these fees?
9. How do I transfer Disabled Veteran (D/V) license plates to a newly purchased vehicle?
10. How do I register my Low-Power Scooter?
11. Do I need to have a driver's license to drive a Low-Power Scooter?
12. Am I required to have insurance for my Low-Power Scooter?
13. I submitted my application for a personalized license plate. What is the process for this?
14. I have an antique vehicle and would like to use the original plates manufactured in that year. How do I apply?
15. Which Title and Registration transactions require Secure and Verifiable ID?
16. What are the requirements for becoming a resident of Colorado?
17. How do I change my address on my vehicle registration?
18. Can my plates be transferred to my new vehicle?
19. Does The State of Colorado title and register trailers?
20. Are sample Colorado license plates available to license plate collectors or for purchase?
21. How do I register a vehicle from out of state?
22. What do I need to Register my vehicle?
23. How are registration fees calculated?
24. What are Ownership Taxes?
25. Special Mobile Machinery Definitions
26. Items Required to Register SMM
27. Tax Classes Defined
28. Special Mobile Machinery (SMM) 2% Rental Program
29. Additional Information for Special Mobile Machinery (SMM)
30. How do I apply for a duplicate title?
31. What is ELT?
32. How does ELT work?
33. Lien Filing