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FAQs

Is there a grace period for expired tags in Colorado? ›

2. How much and when are vehicle registration late fees imposed? Vehicle registration late fees are imposed when payment for renewing your vehicle is not received timely. With the exception of temporary permits, owners receive a one month grace period after their registration expires.

Note: If you do not receive a Title Complete Notice within 10 days prior to the expiration of your temporary tags, please call or visit any of our branch offices to check the status of your title paperwork or verify with the dealership that the paperwork has been delivered to our office.

While some states might offer a short grace period (a few days to a month) after tags expire, it's not a guarantee. Law enforcement officers can technically ticket you the day after your tags expire. It's always best to renew your tags before their expiration date.

Colorado State Patrol says you can get pulled over just for having expired tags. That could lead to a ticket of up to five hundred dollars. Not only that, you can also get hit with more penalties from the DMV, twenty-five dollars a month or more there.

Failure to register a vehicle on time results in a $25-per-month late fee after the 90-day period during which initial registration was required, up to $100 total.

The license plate number for the vehicle you are renewing (view non-eligible license plates). Current emissions test data on file for the vehicle you are renewing (if applicable). Current insurance information on file for the vehicle you are renewing. Your credit card, debit card, or checking account information.

In 2024, Coloradans now have more options with the introduction of four new specialty license plate designs, including the Born to be Wild License Plate, the "In God We Trust" License Plate, the Stegosaurus State Fossil License Plate, and the Navy Seabees Military License Plate.

Vehicle registrations are available digitally in the myColorado™ app. It's a convenient, secure way to ensure that your registration is accessible. From the Wallet tab, tap Vehicle Registrations.

Can you register a car without a title in Colorado? ›

Yes, you can register the vehicle in Colorado without it being titled here.

We will send you a Title Complete Notice (white postcard) in the mail when your title paperwork is complete. Once you receive this notice, you can register your vehicle online. If you haven't received this notice, please check the status of your title paperwork online or call our office at 303-413-7710.

You will need to schedule an appointment(opens in new window) to visit a DMV office. For assistance with title and vehicle registration, please contact your county motor vehicle office(opens in new window).

Please note that an appointment is required to visit the DMV Office.

Filing fees - In addition to the title fee of $7.20, there is a document filing fee of: -Paper size up to 8 ½ x 14 = $5 per page or per side.

In Colorado, there is a 30-day grace period for expired plates, but no grace period for temp tags. If you park on the street in downtown Denver, you can expect to find a $70 parking ticket on your windshield when you return.

If the county has not received your paperwork you can request an extension of the temporary permit by coming into our office with your proof of Colorado Insurance, and an invoice from the dealership. When you are not purchasing the vehicle through a dealership, you can ask for an extension of the temporary tag.

Renewing an expired license is not ideal, but necessary under a few select circ*mstances. The state of Colorado offers drivers a 30-day grace period after their license expires. A year after your license expires, you will be required to retake your written and road exams.