1. Colorado Dmv Replace License Plate
2. Colorado Dmv Replace Lost Drivers License
3. Colorado Dmv License Renewal

Replacing a Lost License in CO

Lost/Stolen Driver License, Permit or ID Card. Duplicate licenses may be issued to minors under 21 years of age and permit holders (the expiration date will not change). Please see our for duplicate license fees. Colorado statute does not permit adults over 21 years of age to purchase a duplicate driver license.

Losing or having your license stolen can make you anxious, render you unable to drive legally, and put you at risk for identity theft.

The CO Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers options to both help you protect your identity and to replace your lost or stolen CO driver's license or ID.

Colorado REAL ID Licenses

Colorado now issues federally compliant REAL ID driver's licenses in addition to standard driver's licenses. These allow you to continue to use your license to fly domestically or enter a federal facility.

If you're NOT lawfully present in the U.S., or only temporarily so, please see the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act guide for details on getting a replacement driver's license.

Report a Lost or Stolen CO License, Permit, or ID

The CO DMV does not require that you report a lost or stolen license to the police, but does recommend gathering any evidence of fraud or identity theft that you know has occurred (if any) and filing a report with your local law enforcement agency to protect yourself. If you file a report, be sure to get a copy for your records.

Replacing Your PIN

If you know your driver's license or ID card number has been used by someone else, you may request a new personal identification number (PIN). The PIN refers to your license or ID number.

To get a new PIN, take the following steps:

• Replacing a Lost License in CO Losing or having your license stolen can make you anxious, render you unable to drive legally, and put you at risk for identity theft. The CO Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers options to both help you protect your identity and to replace your lost or stolen CO driver's license.
• If visiting a driver license office to replace your license, permit or ID, be prepared to provide: An identification document; Proof of your Social Security number (can be verbally provided if lost/stolen) Proof of current physical Colorado address documents (can be verbally provided if lost/stolen and no change of address is needed) Applicable fee.

• Fill out an Affidavit of Colorado Driver's License or ID Theft (Form DR 2153).
• Get your signature notarized.
• Take the affidavit with a copy of your police report to your local driver's license office.
  • This must be done in person—you cannot mail or fax your affidavit.

You may also check out our page on preventing identity theft for additional tips on protecting your identity.

Finally, if you know your identity has been assumed and used during a traffic violation, car accident, or arrest, the CO DMV has information available on how to reconcile the issue. To learn more, visit the CO DMV page on dealing with identity theft during traffic incidents or arrests.

Apply for a Replacement CO Driver's License

Colorado ONLY allows minor drivers (under 21 years old) and those who hold a permit to apply for duplicate driver's licenses or instruction permits. All other drivers must renew their CO license in order to obtain a new one, and pay the full renewal fee.

You may request a replacement driver's license or instruction permit either in person OR by mail.

If you're visiting your local driver's license office in person, youMUST:

• Bring documentation showing identification (e.g, a valid U.S. passport) along with proof of address (e.g., a utility bill).
  • The CO DMV provides a full list of accepted documentation.
• Pay the applicable fee via cash, check, or VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover cards. (See Replacement Fees below.)

At this time, you will also have the option to replace your license with a card that is REAL ID-compliant. To upgrade to the REAL ID, bring documents proving your:

• Full legal name.
• Date of birth.
• Identity.
  AND
• Legal U.S. presence.

Colorado provides a full list of documents you can bring in which will meet the above requirements.

If you're replacing your driver's license or permit from out of the state, you MUST fill out a Request for a Duplicate Instruction Permit/Minor Driver License OR Extension of Driver License (Form DR 2989) AND include the appropriate fees when mailing it in. (See Replacement Feesbelow.)

Replacement License Fees

Remember, you can ONLY get a duplicate license IF you are a minor driver (under 21 years old) OR a permit holder. All other drivers must renew their CO license.

If you are applying for a duplicate, the fees are as follows:

• Duplicate permit or license: $12.
• Subsequent duplicate permit or license: $16.
• Instruction permit: $16.80.

Out-of-State & Military License Replacement

If you are temporarily traveling out of state or stationed elsewhere as a member of the military, you may request a duplicate license if you are a permit holder or under 21 years old.

To apply, download and complete the Request for a Duplicate Instruction Permit/Minor Driver License OR Extension of Driver License (Form DR 2989).

Once this form is completed, you have two options. You can either:

1. Mail it to:

Division of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 173350-3350
P.O. Box 173350
Denver, CO 80217

OR

2. Express Mail*:

Division of Motor Vehicles
Driver Control
1881 Pierce Street
Lakewood, CO 80214

* If you wish, you can have a friend or relative drop your items off for you at the second address.

Remember to include a check or money order made payable to the CO Department of Revenue for the applicable fee. (See Replacement Fees above.)

Once your application and fee are received, your duplicate license will be mailed to the address you put on the form, so make sure you enter your current out-of-state address.

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Replacing Vehicle Registration Documents in Colorado

If any of your Colorado vehicle registration documents have been lost, stolen or damaged, you should try to replace them through the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as soon as you are able to do so.

You may face traffic citations, fines, and even having your vehicle impounded if you are pulled over while driving without your vehicle's license plates, registration sticker, or current registration card.

The replacement process is fairly simple. You'll typically need to visit your county Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration office and provide proof of your identity and vehicle ownership.

On this page you'll find an overview of how to replace your Colorado registration card and license plates.

If you have specific questions pertaining to your registration documents or the replacement process, please contact the Colorado DMV.

Replacing Registration Cards in Colorado

Those little pieces of paper are easy to misplace, but are awfully important to have nearby. If you've lost your registration card, or if it's been damaged or stolen, you can get a replacement by visiting your Colorado county's registration office in person. You may need to provide your county office with:

• Proof of your car insurance.
• Proof of your identity.
• Information about your vehicle, such as:
  • The vehicle identification number (VIN).
  • The year, make, and model.
  • The license plate number.
• Payment to cover the replacement fee, if applicable.
• An explanation of your reason for requesting a replacement.

If your registration documents are damaged or mutilated, you may need to surrender them to the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before you will be issued a replacement.

If your vehicle registration has been stolen, you may need to contact your local law enforcement office to file a police report and prevent identity theft.

NOTE: If there is incorrect information on your vehicle registration card, you may need to follow the replacement procedures above to replace it.

Replacing Colorado License Plates

If you've lost a license plate in Colorado, or if it has been damaged so badly you can't read it, you'll need to get new plates.

Go to your county Colorado DMV registration office with the other license plate (or anything you have left), along with your driver's license and registration to prove that you own the plates. The CO Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will cancel your original plates and issue you new ones. Fees vary depending on county.

You may need to fill out a Lost or Stolen License Plate/Permit Affidavit (Form DR 2283).

Stolen Colorado License Plates

In most cases, a lost license plate is due to loose screws, but on certain occasions, theft is simply undeniable.

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If you are sure that someone has stolen your plates, you must fill out an Lost or Stolen License Plate/Permit Affidavit (Form DR 2283) and take it to your Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) county registration office, along with your driver's license and vehicle registration card.

If your license plates were stolen, you should also contact the local authorities to file a police report.

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