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CO Vehicle registration renewal

How to renew registration in Colorado

Renew the current registration in Colorado. Use the method below that matches how you want to renew.

Last synced Apr 23, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC from official source .

Estimated fee $85.00. Grace period 30 days. County emissions: 7 guides.

Backup reminder

Get one email before your usual renewal month

Use the month your Colorado renewal usually comes due. PlateHarbor will send a backup email before that month.

  • State-specific renewal page already selected
  • No account required
  • Useful if the state notice never shows up

One reminder, once a year, before the month you choose.

Checklist

What to bring

  • VIN
  • current registration or notice
  • emissions status if required
  • insurance on file

Methods

How to renew

Use a kiosk

Open kiosk details

Renew at a DMV kiosk referred to as Colorado MV Express kiosks (if your county participates in the kiosk program); tags/registration will be printed at the kiosk

County emissions

Check your county

Open your county page before you renew.

County emissions guide Adams County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Arapahoe County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Boulder County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Broomfield County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Denver County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Douglas County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Jefferson County Open the county-specific emissions steps

Latest county emissions update for this state: Apr 23, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC.