Colorado
In Colorado, you can personalize standard license plates for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles . Personalized plates must have the same color and design as a standard Colorado license plate.
Here's how to get your personalized Colorado plate:
- Apply online: Visit the Colorado DMV website and go to the `Replace license plates` section . Fill out the application with your vehicle and personalization information.
- Print and mail: Print the completed application, sign it, and mail it to the address provided.
- Wait for approval: If your application is approved, you'll receive a letter with payment instructions.
- Pay the fee: Submit your payment within 21 days of the date on the approval letter.
- Receive your plate: Your new plate will be mailed to you.
Important notes for Colorado residents:
- Your personalized plate must have the same color and design as a standard Colorado license plate.
- You can use a combination of letters and numbers, but the total number of characters cannot exceed seven (six for motorcycles).
- You can use uppercase English letters, numbers (except zero), blank spaces, dashes, and periods.
- Personalized plates are subject to review and may be revoked if deemed offensive.
- Personalized plates are generally printed and mailed within three business days of receiving payment and can take 2-6 weeks to arrive.
- Personalized plates in Colorado are often tied to the owner, not the vehicle.
- If you have an antique vehicle (at least 30 years old), you can apply to use the original plates from the year the vehicle was manufactured.
Fees:
| State | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $60 | $25 |