Colorado Registration Fees
Quick answer
Colorado charges a Specific Ownership Tax (SOT) of 85% of the original MSRP, declining with each renewal, plus base registration fees that vary by vehicle. A late fee of $25 per month applies if you miss the registration deadline.
Agency
Colorado Department of Revenue
Specific Ownership Tax (SOT)
85% of the original MSRP, declining with each year of registration
Online option
Partially available online
Find a verified place to registration fees and taxes
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
Fremont County Motor Vehicle Office
615 Macon Ave, Room 103, Canon City 81212
719-276-7330
El Paso County Citizens Service Center
1675 West Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs 80907
719-520-6240
Before you start
- No documents are required to view this page. See Vehicle Registration for the documents needed to complete a transaction.
Cost
Specific Ownership Tax (SOT)
variable85% of the original MSRP, declining with each year of registration
All registrations
Late registration fee
flat$25 per month, or portion of a month, that registration is overdue
Vehicle not registered within the time required by law
Keep Colorado Wild Pass
flat$29
Included by default at annual registration; residents may opt out
How it works
- Fees are paid at your County Clerk and Recorder office at the time of registration or renewal.
Online option
Availability varies
Renewal fees can be paid online through myDMV; first-time registration fees are paid at your county office.
In person
Paid at your County Clerk and Recorder office.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Colorado Department of Revenue