Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles · Methodology
New License Plate in Colorado costs $20.00 according to the official Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — new license plate requires an in-person visit to a Colorado DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in Colorado, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in Colorado you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.
New License Plate in Colorado is typically processed the same day at the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.