12. I am moving to Colorado. Am I required to
take a test to get a Colorado driver license?
Anyone relocating to Colorado, surrendering a valid driver license
from another state is not required to take a written test, however
a second primary form of identification establishing lawful presence,
such as a birth certificate, valid passport, or immigration document,
must be presented along with the driver license. The license from
the other state must not have expired for more than one year.
A vision screening test is required. The department has the authority,
if there is good cause, to impose restrictions, limitations, or
conditions which apply to the licensee's driving ability and any
type of special mechanical control device required on a motor
vehicle which the licensee may operate. The department may impose
other restrictions applicable to the licensee as appropriate to
assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.
If you are a Colorado resident who operates a motor vehicle or
motorcycle on public streets and highways in Colorado, you must
have the appropriate valid driver license. A resident is defined
as a citizen who has lived in Colorado for 90 continuous days;
or upon becoming employed, whichever occurs first. If you are
not a Colorado resident you can not be issued a Colorado license.
Non-residents do not have to register their car in Colorado and
may drive using their current, valid driver license issued by
their state or country of residence.
Driver licenses, instructional permits and Colorado identification
cards can be obtained at 55
locations throughout the state. To apply for a license, instructional
permit or duplicate, you must:
Submit 2 primary forms of identification. One form must establish
lawful presence. Please see FAQ #1 for a complete list of acceptable
identification documents.
Provide your Social Security Number.
Supply a Colorado residence address.
Pass all required examinations (written, vision and road performance).
Pay the required fee.
Be fingerprinted and photographed.
Adult driver licenses are issued to persons who are at least 21
years of age and must be renewed every five years. Commercial
driver licenses must be renewed every four years.
Click
here to download the Colorado Driver Handbook.
If you have other questions regarding Colorado driver licenses,
contact Driver License Administration at (303) 205-5613
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