Can you Skip the Trip?
Use these links to complete a task online at myDMV without having to go into a state DMV or county office.
New! As of September 2026, you can now upgrade your driver license online TWICE without visiting an office.
Vehicle Services
- First time registration
- Renew registration (also available at kiosks)
- Check title status (also available at kiosks)
- Request duplicate title
- Change vehicle address
Additional Services
- Pay a ticket
- Pay a reinstatement fee
- View your reinstatement requirements
- Pay a failed written or road retest fee (payable through your myDMV account)
- Request a driving record
Where to Go?
Driver ID/Services
State driver license offices and some county offices handle all license, permit, and ID-related services. You can make an appointment for services you can’t complete online. Walk-in availability is limited. View all driver license office locations (state and participating counties).
New! El Paso County has expanded driver license services to include new issuances and upgrades in addition to renewals. Visit the El Paso County website for more.
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Vehicle Services
Most vehicle services are handled by your local county office, online, or at a kiosk. County appointments can’t be booked on this site, contact your county office, or view all vehicle services. Some vehicle services are available by appointment at the State DMV Westgate office.
Driver Education and Skills Tests
Driver education, drive skills tests, and motorcycle skills tests are provided by third parties. Book directly with a school or testing location, or find an approved provider.
Making Your Appointment
You can make an appointment for driver license or ID services you can’t complete online, like getting a new license or changing your name.
If you are a first-time applicant for a Colorado driver license, ID card, or permit, including out-of-state transfers, you should pre-register online.
Please make sure your information is accurate and is the same as the information you bring to your appointment. Providing your information beforehand could help you get through your appointment more quickly.
You will still need to make your appointment and bring required documents, after you register.
You can make your state DMV appointment here. You can also view instructions on how to use the appointment booking tool.
- Select your location. Choose any state DMV location for license services. For vehicle services, such as title and registration, choose Westgate or visit a county office.
- Select your service. If you’re unsure which service to choose, check this table of available services
- Select a date and time.
- First available date is highlighted
- Browse other dates using the calendar
- Select any available time slot that works for you
- Verify Your Information: Choose whether to receive a verification code by email or text message. Then enter the code to verify your contact information.
- Confirm your appointment. Continue through the tool until you get a confirmation page and an email with a barcode. You will need to bring this confirmation with you or be able to show it electronically when you arrive for your appointment. The confirmation page also includes important links and information about your appointment.
Cancel your appointment online using your appointment ID and the phone number you used to make the appointment. If you don’t have your appointment number, call 720-295-2965.
Going to Your Appointment
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Bring Your Documents
The #1 reason appointments fail is when people forget to bring the right documents.
All documents must be original (no copies, photos, or laminated versions) or government-certified copies, in English or accompanied by an English translation, and show names that match.
Learn more about the documents that are required for your situation.
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Check In
Show your appointment email to the Driver License technician who will scan its barcode.
You can also check in online by replying “check-in” to our SMS text message or scanning the QR code located near the office entrance. You will then get a message when it is time to enter the lobby.
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During Your Appointment
You should be aware of a few steps that we take during every appointment, including for a new license//permit/ID, renewal, and duplicates and replacements.
- Fingerprinting: You will have your fingerprints taken
- Photo: you will have a photo taken
- You must remove any eyeglasses; eye patches do NOT have to be removed
- Your neck and shoulders must be visible; do not wear bulky clothing that hides them (such as a hoodie or any garment with a hood)
- Hats or headgear of any kind are not permitted for either men or women, except for religious reasons
- Eye exam: you must pass a basic eye exam
- If you FAIL the eye exam, you will be given a form (DR 2402) for your optometrist to complete
- Bring the form back on your rescheduled appointment to receive your license
- Organ donor: you’ll be asked if you would like to become an organ donor. Learn more about this life-saving program
- Fees: be prepared to pay any required fees during your visit; pay with cash, check, or credit card
To get a veteran identifier on your license, bring an original member 4 copy of the DD-214 or a valid military identification card. You can also use these documents, or a valid common access card, for a military identifier. Learn more about what’s available for servicemembers and vets
Residents who might not be able to effectively communicate with first responders due to cognitive, neurological, mental health, sensory needs, chronic illness, chronic pain, and/or physical disability can choose to add a disability identifier symbol to their driver license or ID card. Learn more about disability identifiers
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Getting Your License, ID, or Permit
You will get a paper temporary credential at the appointment and your physical credential will be mailed to you within 30 days. There are several different ways you can check on the delivery status:
- You can check online: Where is my driver license/ID?
- Email the Returned Credential Office at dor_dmv_dl_returned_credentials@state.co.us
- Call 303-205-5600 (press 1, then press 3.)
- Return to the office that issued your credential
Accommodations and Language Help at Your Appointment
If you need help communicating during your appointment, support options are available.
- Translation devices are available at all offices.
- You may bring a friend, family member, or interpreter to help interpret at your appointment.
- If you are using an interpreter to help translate a written test, they must present a valid ID, driver license, or permit, and be 16 years of age or older.
- Interpreters cannot be used for CDL written tests.
- Request an ASL interpreter
- If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as an assistive listening device, or print material in a digital format) or any other reasonable accommodation, please request it at least seven days before your visit.
If Your Document Is Not in English
What to Bring to Your Appointment
If your document is not in English, you must bring:
- The original document, AND
- A complete English translation with the required affirmation typed or electronically printed on the same page as the translation
You must bring both documents.
Who Can Translate the Document
The English translation must be done by someone who can read and write both languages well.
You are responsible for arranging the translation and for any translation costs. You may:
- Translate the document yourself
- Have a friend or family member translate it
- Use a professional translator
Required Affirmation for Translated Documents
To be accepted, the translated document must have the below affirmation typed or electronically printed on the same page as the translation, not on separate pieces of paper. The translation will become part of your permanent motor vehicle record.
"I, [insert translator's full name], affirm that the foregoing is a complete and accurate translation from [insert foreign language] to the English language to the best of my ability. I further affirm that I am fully competent to translate from [insert foreign language] to the English language and that I am proficient in both languages."
Include the translator’s:
- Unexpired driver license, instruction permit, or identification card number
- State of issuance