Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

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  1. What part of my renewal costs are tax deductible?

    The ownership tax and any prior ownership tax. These figures are shown on your vehicle registration. The license fee portion of the renewal is not deductible.

  2. What do I do if I have lost my title?

    Visit our Duplicate Title page for more information.

  3. What do I do if my license plate is lost, stolen or damaged?

    To replace license plates, you must bring your registration and any remaining plate (for example, if only one plate in a set of two is lost, stolen, or damaged) to our office. In the case of a lost or stolen plate, notify a city, county, or state law enforcement agency, and bring in a copy of the report to our office. You may also request a plate replacement by contacting us by phone at 970-498-7878 option 5 or online at mydmv.colorado.gov. Please destroy the remaining plate if you chose to use the phone or online option.

  4. What do I do if my year tab is lost, stolen or damaged?

    You may request a replacement tab by contacting us by phone at 970-498-7878 option 5 or online at mydmv.colorado.gov or at a renewal kiosk. 

  5. What do I do if I have lost my registration?

    You may request a duplicate registration by contacting us by phone at 970-498-7878 option 5 or online at mydmv.colorado.gov.

  6. How do I change my address with the Motor Vehicle Department?

    A change of address must be reported within ten days to the Clerk and Recorder's Office in the county where the new address is located. There is no fee to change your address. This can be done over the phone, through the mail, or online. The address change must also be reported to a driver's license bureau within ten days. To make a name change or a change of ownership on a vehicle when a lien exists, contact the lien holder.

  7. Can I register to vote when I come in to register my vehicle?

    Yes, you may register in any of the three branch offices, Fort Collins, Loveland or Estes Park. In Fort Collins you may visit our Citizen Information Center which is located directly across the hall from the Motor Vehicle department.

  8. Will Colorado give me credit for plate fees I have paid in another state?

    No. You will need to check with the state where you had the vehicle registered previously for any refund information.

  9. Where is the Driver's License information?

    The State of Colorado provides Drivers License information: Read More