Live in Colorado? Wondering “how do I get my license plates during COVIV-19 shutdown”?

I have attempted to compile a list of what options you may have.

If you have a vehicle with temporary/dealer plates, you may be able to contact the selling dealer to provide a temporary tag extension. If this cannot be provided, please fill out and print this attached COVID DMV form. Late fees are being waived for up to 60 days after the stay at home orders end.

If you need to renew license plates, this can be handled online. Just grab your license plate number along with the VIN# for your vehicle and follow the DMV link below.

If you have recently purchased or leased a vehicle and wish to know whether your paperwork has been processed yet, here are the instructions on how to find out:

Checking on Titling and Registering

CHECK ONLINE FIRST

Here are helpful things to know about titling and registering your vehicle in Colorado

*Your registration and plates generally take 45-55 days before the paperwork is in the DMV System

*Before going to the DMV please visit their website to check the status of your title paperwork

You will need you vin number and date of sale

If the screen says “active status you can go to the DMV” if it doesn’t, call DMV to double check

If the DMV is behind on processing, they will have no record of title paperwork

Local DMV Numbers: By County

Arapahoe 303-795-4500

Adams 720-523-6010

Boulder 303-413-7710

Broomfield 303-464-5888

Denver 720-865-4600

Douglas 303-660-7440

El Paso 719-520-6202

Jefferson 303-271-8100

Larimer 970-498-7878

Weld 970-304-6520

Many of the county offices physically closed until further notice, but here is a list of hours of operation of their phone support: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/closures-and-delays

I am in the office daily helping our clients with their automotive needs, so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about this.

Thank you again for your trust and confidence using H.M. Brown.