About: Vehicles must be (a) Model year 1975 or earlier; or(b) Model year 1976 or later that was registered as a collector's item prior to September 1, 2009; except that a vehicle so registered is not eligible for registration as a collector's item upon sale or transfer to a new owner; OR (c) A model year at least thirty-two years old unless the vehicle was registered before September 1,2009, and meets the requirements of paragraph (b) of this subsection (2). if the vehicle is being registered under this paragraph (c) and in the program area, as defined in section 42-4-304: (i) The vehicle must have passed an emissions test meeting the standards of part 3 of article 4 of this title within the last twelve months before being initially registered by the owner as a collector's item; and (ii) The owner must sign an affidavit DR 2839 that the vehicle will not be driven on roadways for more than four thousand five hundred miles per year. All taxes and fees shall be five times the annual taxes and fees normally assessed.
Available For: Passenger cars and trucks that do not exceed sixteen thousand pounds empty weight. Misc. Info: Motor vehicles that were grandfathered in prior to September 1, 2009 may remain registered as a collector's item until registration is allowed to expire or upon sale or transfer of ownership. This plate can be personalized.
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Information:
Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-12-101, 42-12-102 and 42-12-401.
Amateur Call Letter
Available For: Passenger cars, trucks that do not exceed 16,000 pounds empty weight.
Who Qualifies: Any person who has a valid, renewable amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
Requirements:
A copy of the person's amateur radio license and form DR 2810.
Fees: Annual fee of $2.00 for personalization, in addition to other taxes and fees.
MUST be Personalized: Personalized license plates.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-210.
Colorado State Patrol
Available For: Vehicles owned by the Colorado State Patrol only.
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Requirements:
Application, registrations and issuance conducted by State Registration Services.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-104.
About: Issued to an owner of 10 or more vehicles and who establishes a common expiration month for his/her vehicles.
Available For: Passenger vehicles, light trucks and GVW trucks.
Who Qualifies: Applicant must submit form DR 2428.
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-125.
Fleet Owner Request for Participation in the Colorado Fleet Registration Program (CFRP)
Available For: Any dealer licensed by Colorado Dealer Licensing Board.
Light Truck and Passenger Plate Fees (plus applicable material fees):
$30.00 for the 1st plate
$7.50 for the 2nd - 5th plate
$10.00 for each plate thereafter
Motorcycle Plate Fees (plus applicable material fees):
$25.00 for the 1st plate
$7.50 for the 2nd - 5th plate
$10.00 for each plate thereafter
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Requirements:
Must be a Colorado licensed dealer and meet the following requirements 1. May be displayed on a vehicle Offered for Sale by a Dealer; and 2. May be displayed on a vehicle operated by a prospective buyer for demonstration drive purposes during Normal Business Hours when a dealership employee is in the vehicle with the prospective buyer or 3. May be displayed on a vehicle operated by a prospective buyer for demonstration drives purposes outside of Normal Business Hours when a dealership employee is not in the vehicle with the prospective buyer; provided that: A. The Dealer must provide the prospective buyer a letter authorizing him/her to operate the vehicle with a Dealer Demonstration license plate after Normal Business Hours; B. The authorization letter must include the name and address of the prospective buyer, Dealer Demonstration license plate number, dates of the demonstration drive, vehicle make, vehicle model, and vehicle identification number; and C. The authorization letter must be kept in the vehicle when operating and must be presented to law enforcement upon request.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-116(4)(b), 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 48 .
About: Used on vehicles being moved from point of purchase to the point of storage or, from point of storage to the point of sale or, for an intra-state and inter-state transport of motor vehicles consigned to be sold by said auction, for an intra-state and inter-state transport of motor vehicles owned by said dealer or wholesaler or for demonstration purposes on vehicles offered for sale, only when dealer representative is present in the vehicle.
Available For: Plates are transferred from one vehicle to another.
Who Qualifies: Any Colorado license dealer that can demonstrate being licensed by the Colorado Dealer Licensing Board.
Plate Fees: (plus applicable material fees)
$30.00 for the 1st plate
$7.50 for the 2nd - 5th plate
$10.00 for each plate thereafter
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Requirements: 1. May be displayed on a vehicle operated intra-state or inter-state that is Offered for Sale, consigned to be sold, or owned by a Dealer. 2. May be displayed on a vehicle operated from point of purchase to the point of storage, or from the point of storage to the point of sale; 3. May be displayed on a vehicle operated for demonstration purposes only during Normal Business Hours when a dealership employee is in the vehicle with a prospective buyer.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-116.1 CCR 204-10 Rule 48
About: Used to transport to market or place of storage, raw agricultural products that are actually produced, or livestock raised by the owner of the vehicle or transporting commodities which have been purchased by the owner of the vehicle for their own use or to be used in the operation of their farm or ranch. Growers of sod /trees can use these plates only to deliver to the consumer.
Available For: Farm tractor not designed to carry cargo and used to pull a semi-trailer or trailer and its cargo over the public highways.
Who Qualifies: Applicant must submit form DR 2159.
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited
Plate Options: Personalized license plates.
Farm Vehicle Registration Application
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-306(4)(a)
Available For: State owned or leased vehicles or any passenger cars, trucks, buses, GVW trucks, and motor homes owned or leased by any city, county, town and school districts.
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-104(4).
Available For: Any truck weighing 16,001 pounds or more or with an empty weight between 10,001 pounds and 16,000 pounds, that operate in conjunction with a trailer and have a combined empty vehicle weight of 16,001 pounds or more (empty weight of the truck plus the empty weight of the trailer).
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-306(5).
About: Vehicles are limited to driving to and from assemblies, conventions for demonstrations and parades, occasional leisure drives, and on other occasions when their operations will not constitute a traffic hazard. Plates are registered for a set 5-year cycle with all plates expiring on the same date within that set 5-year cycle regardless of the date of issue. Cycles are 2009, 2014, 2019 etc. Upon sale or transfer, the plate shall remain with the vehicle and be transferred to the new owner.
Available For: Passenger, light trucks that do not exceed sixteen thousand pounds empty weight and motorcycles.
Who Qualifies: Vehicles that are fifty (50) years or older from the date of registration and that are valued principally because of the vehicles early date of manufacturer, design, or historical interest or valued as collectors items.
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Horseless Carriage Plates Application
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-12-301.
About: Plates are not assigned to specific vehicles and may be used on any new vehicle owned by and titled in Colorado to the manufacturer or its factory branch.
Available For: Vehicle manufacturers licensed by the Colorado Auto Industry Division.
Who Qualifies: Vehicle must be titled in Colorado to the manufacturer or its factory branch and must carry the title receipt in the vehicle at all times.
Plate Fees: (plus applicable material fees)
$33.54 for the 1st plate
$11.04 for the 2nd - 5th plates
$13.54 for each plate thereafter
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Manufacturer Plates Application
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-116
Available For: SMM Equipment that is registered with an SMM plate or decal, but does not conform to Colorado lighting requirements. This plate exempts the equipment from certain physical requirements only, not taxes due.
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-202
Special Use Truck
Available For: Vehicles that have been designated as a single use truck which are designed to carry a specific commodity and weigh over 16,000 lbs. Special
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-305(
Colorado Senator Senate District
Available For: Passenger cars or trucks that do not exceed sixteen thousand pounds empty weight.
Who qualifies: Current State Senators in the Colorado General Assembly.
Number of Plates Allowed: One set per Colorado State Senator.
Requirements:
First time issuance complete through the state, renewal complete through county motor vehicle office
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-209.
About: Taxicab License Plate was created per House Bill 11-1234
Available For: Passenger vehicles, adult buses, trailer coaches, or multi-purpose trailers
Requirements: The Taxicab license plate is issued to a person providing Taxicab service authorized by the Public Utilities Commission
Information: Colorado Revised Statutes 42-3-236:
A Transporter License Plate will only be issued and renewed to:
Plate Fees: (plus applicable material fees)
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Transporter Plates Application
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-116 and 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 35
Available For: Passenger cars, trucks that do not exceed sixteen thousand pounds empty weight, or trailers classified as Class B or Class C personal property.
Who Qualifies: Current U.S. Representative from the State of Colorado.
Number of Plates Allowed: One set per current U.S. Representative.
Requirements:
Application and issuance is completed through the Department of Revenue Legislative Liaison.
Misc: No month and year tabs.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-209
Year of Manufacture
**Plate must be supplied by the applicant**
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
About: The Year of Manufacture license plate is an original plate for motor vehicles valued principally because of the vehicle's early date of manufacture, design, or historical interest or value as collectors' items. Motor vehicles using such plates may be used exclusively for:
Available for: Year of Manufacture license plates are authorized for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Who qualifies: Any person with a qualifying vehicle and plates.
Requirements: The original plate shall meet the following criteria:
The vehicle must have a current Colorado registration to allow the issuance of a Year of Manufacture plate. The applicant is responsible for providing the original plate. The plate must be requested at a state driver license. The applicant must submit form DR2818 Year of Manufacture License Plate Authorization
Number of Plates Allowed: Unlimited.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statue 42-12-302
