Colorado DMV announces fee adjustments

Starting June 30, 2025, fees for certain driver and vehicle services will change. Click here to learn more about what’s changing

 

Colorado DMV announces new fee schedules for June 30, 2025 and July 1, 2025.

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The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces a planned inflationary update to its fees for driver's licenses, ID cards, license plates, record searches and some vehicle license plates and registrations.  The adjusted fee schedules and effective dates are below.

 

Driver’s License and Record Search Fees:  The fee adjustments take effect starting on June 30, 2025. These fees are rounded up to the nearest nickel (.05) to make transactions smoother and more convenient. 

Frequently used DMV Services and Fee Adjustments Effective June 30, 2025:

Fee Description

Current Fee

New Fee - Effective

June 30, 2025

Driver License / Minor DL Fee

$30.87

$32.00

Learner's Permit Fee

$18.52

$19.00

State ID (New / Renewal)

$12.67

$13.00

Commercial Driver License Fee

$17.08

$17.50

Duplicate License (first)

$12.00

$12.30

Duplicate License (second/subsequent)

$16.00

$16.40

Vehicle Record Search

$2.20

$2.25

CO-RCSA DL / Minor DL Fee

$33.00

$34.00

CO-RCSA Permit Fee

$21.00

$21.50

CO-RCSA ID Card

$13.00

$13.30

 

License Plate Fees Effective July 1, 2025: Material fees for license plates and decals for  plate production costs are increasing on July 1, 2025. 

 

License Plate Fee Adjustments effective July 1, 2025

Product Type

Current Fee

New Fee - Effective

July 1, 2025

Embossed Plate

$2.91

$3.69

Embossed (Set)

$5.83

$7.38

Specialty Plate

$4.70

$5.64

Specialty (Set)

$9.40

$11.27

Mounting Boards (County)

$1.66

$1.67

MC Mounting Boards (County)

$0.58

$0.59

Month/Year Tabs (No Envelope)

$0.30

$0.45

Month/Year Tabs (Envelope)

$0.33

$0.48

SMMO/SMMR

$0.50

$0.68

DPA Blanks w/Tabs

$0.13

$0.14

Electric Vehicle Decals

$0.25

$0.69

Inoperable Vehicle Tag

$0.45

$0.78

Low Power Scooter

$0.25

$0.39

Collector Tax

$0.25

$0.26

 

Registration Fees:  Effective July 1, 2025, Electric Vehicle registration fees will be adjusted for inflation in accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 43-1-128. 

Fee Description

Current Fee

New Fee

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Registration Fee

$57.19

$60.05

Commercial Electric Road Usage Fee-10,000 to 16,000 lbs

$55.13

$57.89

Commercial Electric Road Usage Fee-16,000 to 66,000 lbs

$119.25

$115.76

Commercial Electric Road Usage Fee-More than 26,000 lbs

$165.00

$173.65

The DMV's fee webpage will be updated once these new fees take effect. For more information on services provided by the Colorado DMV, visit dmv.colorado.gov

About the Colorado DMV

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to promoting public safety, trust, and confidence by providing customer-focused driver license and motor vehicle services. With a vision to enhance the quality of life for all Coloradans, the DMV strives to deliver exemplary service, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for every customer. Visit DMV.Colorado.gov to learn more.

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