COLORADO FAQ

13. As a new resident of Colorado, where do I apply for my motor vehicle plates?
You must register your vehicle and obtain license plates through the county in which you live. Check with the county clerk in your area. See "Motor Vehicle Division -- Vehicle Registrations" for additional information.

14. Can I apply for a Colorado identification card and retain my valid out-of-state driver license?
No. Issuance of a Colorado Identification Card is limited to Colorado residents, only. If you are not a Colorado resident, a Colorado Identification Card cannot be issued.

15. What does my child, who is under age 18, have to do to get a Colorado instruction permit?
There are three types of permits available to minors:

DRIVER EDUCATION PERMIT – Available to minors 15 years – 15 years 6 months.

· Expires 3 years from the date of issue.
· Must hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a driver license.
· Must present a completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship (DR2460)
· Must present a completed Affidavit of Enrollment in Driver Education (back of DR2460) showing enrollment in a Driver Education Course approved by the department.
· May drive only with the driver ed instructor or the person(s) who signed the DR2460 until the age of 16. This restriction is automatically lifted when the minor reaches 16. May then drive with any licensed driver 21 years of age or older.

DRIVER AWARENESS PERMIT – Available to minors 15 years 6 months - 16 years

· Expires 3 years from the date of issue.
· Must hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a driver license.
· Must present a completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship (DR2460).
· Must provide documentation indicating they have completed a 4-hour driver awareness program approved by the department. Please refer to FAQ #26 for a complete list of approved instructors.
· May drive only with the person who signed the DR2460 until the age of 16. This restriction is automatically lifted when the minor reaches 16. May then drive with any licensed driver 21 years of age or older.
MINOR INSTRUCTION PERMIT – available to minors 16 years to 21 years of age.

· Expires 3 years from the date of issue.
· Minors under 18 must hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a driver license.
· Must present a completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship (DR2460).
· May drive with any licensed driver 21 years of age or older.
The minor customer must present a certified birth certificate, or other acceptable form of identification, and their Social Security Number and pass a written test and a vision screening test to be issued an instruction permit. Please see FAQ #1 for the complete identification list. Every applicant under age 18 must submit an "Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship" (DR 2460) signed by a parent or stepparent, a guardian or a grandparent with Power of Attorney. The DR 2460 must be verified by either a driver license employee or a Notary Public. If the signer is a guardian, original court documents showing guardianship, custody or adoption must be presented. If the signer is a grandparent with Power of Attorney (POA), the original POA must be presented and a copy of the POA must be surrendered upon application for the permit. If neither parent is living, the legal guardian of the minor may sign the affidavit. In this case, court-ordered guardianship papers are required. The affidavit may be obtained at any Motor Vehicle Driver License Office; the back of the Colorado Driver's Manual; or on the Motor Vehicle Division Handbooks Web page.

If you have other questions regarding Colorado driver licenses, contact Driver License Administration at (303) 205-5613