colorado.gov/renewplates – Online Vehicle Registration Renewal

Colorado Renew Plates

• Use a credit card or electronic check to renew vehicle plates in the state of Colorado
• This service is not operated by the state of Colorado but a third party working in partnership with the State of Colorado

The Colorado Renew Plates service is easy to use and drivers will need their dicense plate # (view non-eligible license plates), a valid credit card (i.e. American Express, Visa) or checking account info, and a valid email address as this is where renewal confirmation information will be sent.  The profits provided by the renewal service will help develop, maintain, and enhance the Colorado State Government.

Colorado Plates Notes

• The state provides each resident with a 15 day grace period when renewing their plates
• The plate renewal sticker and registration receipt will be sent to the resident via US Mail
• Residents who renew online CANNOT pick up the tags at a local state office
• The license plate type cannot be renewed online

Please note not all counties in the state of Colorado are allowed to renew their plates online… only the following counties have access to this service: Adams, Alamosa, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Conejos, Custer, Delta, Denver, Dolores, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Ouray, Park, Pitkin, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, Weld, Yuma.

Residents must have a good standing auto insurance policy in order to obtain tags and it is up to the driver to ensure the insurance information is updated on the vehicle in question.

Certain members of the United States military may not have to pay certain fees associated with a plate renewal… those who live in the state of Colorado and are a member of the US military should dial (303)205-5607 before renewing a plate online.

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