Planning a DMV visit in Colorado? Here are all 177 locations with hours and ratings, the fees that really apply, and a REAL ID checklist you can tick off as you go.
Colorado has 177 driver license and county motor vehicle offices, from Denver to Pueblo. Driver licenses are handled by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (part of the Department of Revenue), while vehicle registration is handled by county motor vehicle offices. For official transactions and forms, always use dmv.colorado.gov.
Effective June 30, 2025, a Colorado driver license costs $32 and a state ID card costs $13. Licenses are issued at state driver license offices, and many renewals can be completed online through myDMV.
REAL ID is available in Colorado at no extra charge over the standard license or ID fee, but a first REAL ID must be obtained in person. Applicants must bring documents proving identity, a Social Security number, and two documents proving Colorado residency.
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring original documents — photocopies are not accepted.
Vehicle registration and titling are handled by county motor vehicle offices; renewals can be done online through myDMV, by mail, or at self-service kiosks. Vehicle registration in Colorado is handled by Colorado county motor vehicle offices (Department of Revenue - DMV).
New drivers must pass a written knowledge test and a road test; the driving test is often administered by third-party testers, while written tests are given at state driver license offices.
Appointments at state driver license offices are scheduled online through myDMV.Colorado.gov or by calling 720-295-2965. Schedule online at dmv.colorado.gov/AppointmentScheduling or call 720-295-2965.
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driver's license (original/renewal) | $32 |
| ID card | $13 |
| REAL ID (if extra) | $0 |
Fees verified against the official Colorado DMV website in August 2026. Fees can change — confirm at dmv.colorado.gov/press-release/colorado-dmv-announces-new-fee-schedules-for-june-30-2025-and-july-1-2025.
Highest-rated official DMV locations in Colorado, based on public Google ratings and review volume.
Colorado DMV offices are spread across roughly 81 cities. The largest concentrations:
Individual city and office pages are being added state by state. Check back soon.
As of June 30, 2025, a Colorado driver license costs $32 and there is no extra fee for making it REAL ID-compliant.
Yes, state driver license office visits are scheduled online at myDMV.Colorado.gov or by calling 720-295-2965.
You must appear in person with proof of identity, your Social Security number, and two documents proving Colorado residency.
Vehicle registration is handled by your county motor vehicle office, not the state driver license office; many renewals can be done online or at a kiosk.
Verified links to the official Colorado government agencies. Always confirm requirements and fees on these sites before visiting.