The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces its planned adjustments to its fees for driver licenses, instruction permits, identification credentials, license plates, tabs, and other plate production costs. The adjusted fee schedules and effective dates are below.
License and Identification Card Fees
The updated credential fees take effect starting June 30, 2026. These fee adjustments will help ensure that the DMV is able to continue to deliver essential driver and vehicle services.
DMV Credentials and Fee Adjustments (Effective June 30, 2026):
Fee Description | Current Fee | New Fee - Effective June 30, 2026 |
Driver License / Minor DL Fee | 32.00 | $34.00 |
Learner's Permit Fee (Non-Commercial, Commercial and Motorcycle) | $19.00 | $20.00 |
State ID (New / Renewal) | $13.00 | $14.00 |
Commercial Driver License Fee | $17.50 | $35.00 |
CO-RCSA DL / Minor DL Fee | $34.00 | $36.00 |
CO-RCSA Permit Fee | $21.50 | $23.00 |
CO-RCSA ID Card | $13.30 | $14.00 |
(A more comprehensive list of license and ID fees are available on the DMV website.)
License Plate and Tab Fees
Effective July 1, 2026,some material fees for license plates and tabs will adjust solely to cover actual manufacturing expenses. As before customers pay only the baseline cost of production.
License Plate and Tab Fee Adjustments (Effective July 1, 2026):
Fee Description | Current Fee | New Fee - Effective June 30, 2026 |
Specialty Plate | $5.64 | $7.40 |
Specialty (Set) | $11.27 | $14.80 |
Mounting Boards (County) | $1.67 | $1.67 |
MC Mounting Boards (County) | $0.59 | $0.64 |
Month/Year Tabs (No Envelope) | $0.45 | $0.55 |
Year Tabs (Envelope) | $0.48 | $0.59 |
Placards | $0.78 | $0.94 |
SMMO/SMMR | $0.68 | $0.79 |
Handicap Year Tabs | $0.48 | $0.55 |
DPA Blanks w/Tabs | $0.14 | $0.23 |
Electric Vehicle Decals | $0.69 | $0.84 |
Inoperable Vehicle Tag | $0.78 | $0.91 |
Low Power Scooter | $0.39 | $0.78 |
Collector Tax | $0.26 | $0.91 |
(A more comprehensive list of Vehicle Taxes and Fees are available on the DMV website.)
For additional license and ID fee information, please visit the State DMV fees page here. For information regarding license plate and registration fees, please visit the Vehicle Taxes and Fees page here. 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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