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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.

Your Colorado title will be mailed to you when there are no liens filed against your vehicle. If there is a lien, the title will be mailed to the lienholder. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.

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.

Late fees are assessed at $25 per month ($10 per trailer), or portion of a month, following the expiration of the registration period or (if applicable) grace month; late fees shall not exceed $100 per instance.

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.

License Plates

The buyer can legally drive without plates (within 36 hours of the sale) to the local motor vehicle office or to their residence (if after-hours or on the weekend). They must carry the Bill of Sale and Proof of Insurance and register the vehicle as soon as possible.

Can you register a car with a bill of sale and no title in Colorado? ›

After closing the deal on a sale, it's the seller's responsibility to transfer the title to the new owner. The buyer is responsible for registering the property with the proper agency. A bill of sale can help prove the transfer of ownership if there is no title available or if you purchase a vehicle from another state.

The dealer will forward your title paperwork for processing to the motor vehicle office in the county where you reside. The dealer will also provide you with temporary tags to drive the vehicle while the paperwork is being processed.

If you have not received a title complete notice, please contact the county. 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.

You may check the status of your title at https://mydmv.colorado.gov which will indicate if it has been processed.

The owner will continue to receive a one month grace period. Then, the $25-per-month late fee applies to any portion of the subsequent months for up to four months. Vehicle owners who move to Colorado from out of state and do not register their vehicles within 90 days of residency will be charged late fees up to $100.

Temporary tags expire at midnight on the date shown on the temporary tag. There is no grace or extension period offered for temporary tags. The Denver DMV will issue temporary tags to Denver Residents only.

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.

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.