Colorado Drivers License Renewal

Colorado Licenses and ID. In the state of Colorado, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handles all your licensing and ID needs. Whether you need to apply for a new license, renew or replace an existing one, or change the address or name on your license, the DMV will help you.
Colorado Drivers License Renewal In Person A Colorado drivers license renewal can be submitted at any Colorado DMV office. A driver 22 years or older can renew any time before the expiration date. Drivers turning 21 must wait until after their birthday to renew their Colorado license. Required Documents.
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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).

Colorado Driver S License Renewal Locations
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Colorado Driver S License Renewal Locations

Driver's License Renewal in Colorado How to renew your Colorado driver's license. It is illegal to operate a vehicle without a valid driver's license in the state of Colorado. So make sure to be cautions of when your driver's license expires. If you're 21 years or older, renew your license every five years. Renew Your Colorado Driver's License. Since you are required to hold a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in Colorado, make special note of when you must renew your license. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) processes all driver's license renewal applications.

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Renewing your Driver License

If your driver's license is about to expire, you need to act now. Renewing your license before it's too late can save you a lot of time and money. Our staff has researched the driver's license renewal process for every state, so all the information you need is right here at your fingertips. Click 'Continue' below to get started..

How to renew your Colorado driver's license

It is illegal to operate a vehicle without a valid driver's license in the state of Colorado. So make sure to be cautions of when your driver's license expires. If you're 21 years or older, renew your license every five years. If you're a minor, between the ages of 16 and 21, you have a 20 day grace period after your 21st birthday to renew.

You can renew your Colorado driver's license by one of two ways:

In person
By mail

You could also use the online option if:

Your license has not been expired for more than one year.
You own a valid e-mail address.

You CANNOT use the online option to renew your Colorado driver's license if:

You are younger than 21 or older than 65.
You last renewed your license online or by mail.
Your license is tied to an immigration document.
Your license can't be renewed without immigration papers.
You have a medical restriction on file.
You don't have a Social Security number on file with the DMV.
You're renewing a CDL.
You have an outstanding judgment or warrant on record.
You have a returned check on file.
You're required to pass a written test prior to renewing.

If you are eligible to renew your Colorado driver's license online:

Go to Colorado's online site.
Have your Colorado driver's license.
Make payment with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

To renew your Colorado driver's license By Mail

Download an application.
Complete the application.
Write a check for $21.
Mail to the Department of Revenue address located on the application.

To renew your Colorado driver's license in person visit any driver's license office with:

Your current driver's license.
Your Social Security number.
Cash, check or money order (credit cards not accepted) to pay the $21 license fee.

Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office Locations

You can take care of several driver and vehicle-related tasks at your local CO Division of Motor Vehicles office. Depending on the services you need, the type of DMV office branch you'll need to visit may differ:

Driver services: Driver license office branches.
Vehicle services: Title and registration office branches.

To find the DMV office branch closest to you, simply enter your zip code in the search bar above or click on your county of residence below.

Colorado DMV Office Services

Colorado DMV driver licenseoffices offer a variety of useful services, including (but not limited to):

Driver's license or permits for:
- Teens.
- Adults.
- Commercial drivers.
Colorado ID cards.

CO Division of Motor Vehicles title and registration office branches have services to help you with tasks like:

Titling your vehicle.
Registering your car.
Obtaining license plates.

Avoid the Lines

Before heading out to your local CO Division of Motor Vehicles office, consider using these time-saving services:

Use the Colorado DMV's online services, possibly saving you a trip to the office altogether.
Schedule an appointment ahead of time, so that if you still need to visit in person, you can jump the line.

Third-Party Services in CO

In Colorado, you can visit a third-party DMV-service provider for things like:

Driver education for driver's licensing.
Road testing for:
- Motorcycles.
- Commercial driver's licenses.

Colorado Emissions Testing Centers

Depending on where you live and the vehicle you drive, your car may have to pass an emissions inspection to be registered in Colorado. You can have your car inspected at:

An air emissions testing location.
A RapidScreen testing site (for qualifying vehicles).

You can also visit our guide to smog checks in Colorado for requirements and details before scheduling your inspection.

Contact the Colorado DMV

There are several different ways to contact the CO Division of Motor Vehicles main offices.

On the Web: Use the online webform.
By phone:
- Main office/driver licensing: (303) 205-5600.
  - Hearing impaired: (303) 205-5940.
- Title and registration: (303) 205-5608.

Phone lines are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To mail the Division of Motor Vehicles, address your letters to:

Division of Motor Vehicles
1881 Pierce St.
Lakewood, CO 80214

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