What are Ownership Taxes?
These taxes are based on the year of manufacture of the vehicle and the original taxable value which is determined when the vehicle is new and does not change throughout the life of the vehicle.
Ownership tax is in lieu of personal property tax. Vehicles do not need to be operated in order to be assessed this tax.
The ownership tax rate is assessed on the original taxable value and year of service
Original taxable value is 85% of manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).
The annual specific ownership tax is based on the year of service.

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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