Colorado License Plates
Quick answer
Class C license plates now expire when the vehicle's title or ownership transfers. Personalized plates cost $60 upon initial issuance and $25 per year on renewal.
Agency
Colorado Department of Revenue
Personalized plate fee
$60 initial issuance, $25 per year renewal
Online option
Partially available online
Find a verified place to license plates
Weld County Motor Vehicle Office
1250 H St, Greeley 80631
970-304-6520
Larimer County Vehicle Licensing (Fort Collins)
200 W Oak St, 1st Floor, Fort Collins 80521
970-498-7878
Denver Clerk and Recorder, Motor Vehicle Division
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 101, Denver 80202
720-865-8400
El Paso County Citizens Service Center
1675 West Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs 80907
719-520-6240
Before you start
- DR 2283 Affidavit of Lost or Stolen Plates, if applicable
- Police report, for a stolen plate
Cost
Personalized plate fee
flat$60 initial issuance, $25 per year renewal
Requesting to keep a personalized plate configuration
How it works
- Request a duplicate registration or title through myDMV
- For a stolen plate, file a police report and submit Form DR 2283 to your county motor vehicle office
Online option
Availability varies
Some replacement and duplicate requests are available through myDMV; not all plate types are available online.
In person
Stolen plates must be reported to local law enforcement and your county motor vehicle office.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Colorado Department of Revenue