Car Registration Change Of Address In Colorado

If you're planning on moving to, from, or within the state of Colorado, you'll want to ensure you understand what DMV paperwork is expected of you. Before settling in as a resident, you'll need to get your Colorado DMV Change of Address forms, including your address on your driver's license and vehicle registration, if applicable. It's a good idea to complete your paperwork as soon as possible, especially if you plan to drive in the state or apply for jobs. And, because Colorado requires you to file your change of address paperwork within 30 days of establishing residency, there isn't much time to waste.

Moving To Colorado

To obtain a Colorado driver's license as a formerly out-of-state resident, you must visit a Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles office in person, as you cannot change your address with the Colorado DMV online or over the phone (though you are encouraged to start the process online to speed up your visit). Expect Colorado driver's licenses for new residents to the state to be available only to those who do not have any outstanding suspensions, revocations, or cancellations on their out-of-state driver's license and who have not previously been deemed unfit or unsafe to drive by the CO DMV or an outside court, per the rules in most states. When you visit the CO DMV, you must bring the following documentation:
  • Valid out-of-state driver's license (must be either current or have expired less than a year ago)
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of birthdate
  • Proof of lawful presence
  • Social Security number verification
  • Proof of Colorado residency (two documents)
Please remember that if your name on your proof of identity does not match the name on your current driver's license, you must also bring proof of name change, such as your marriage license, divorce decree, or a court order for a legal name change. Colorado requires you to complete your DMV address change within 30 days of establishing residency in the state. So, how do you know if you're a legal resident? If you intend to: go to the CO DMV.
  • Spend at least 7 months of the year in Colorado.
  • In Colorado, you can register to vote.
  • Employment in Colorado
  • Operating a business from Colorado
  • Send your children to Colorado schools.
As a new resident of Colorado, you must update your vehicle's registration in person at a Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles office. Make sure to bring the following documents with you:
  • Your title or registration document from another state
  • Identity verification
  • Insurance documentation
If your vehicle was previously titled in another state, you must also bring a completed Verification of Vehicle Identification Number form.

Moving Within Colorado

When moving to Colorado, you must update your driver's license with your new address within 30 days (no, changing your address with the post office will not suffice). When it comes to updating your address on your Colorado driver's license, you have three options:
  • Fill out an online Colorado DMV change of address form. You can do so right here. Keep your current Colorado driver's license number and the last four digits of your social security number on hand.
  • In person, visit a Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles office. Locate a Colorado DMV office near you and complete a Colorado DMV change of address form in person.
  • Through the mail. A completed change of address form (DR 2285) should be mailed to the Division of Motor Vehicles, Drivers Control Section, Denver, CO 80261-0016. You can also complete the form and drop it off at your local Colorado DMV.

Moving To Another State

Colorado will automatically cancel your CO driver's license and car registration when you obtain a driver's license in your new state of residency.

Change Of Address Options

According to Colorado state law, the process of changing your vehicle registration address must be completed within a certain time frame. You may face penalties if you do not change your vehicle registration address within the specified time frame.

Online

Changing your car registration address online in Colorado is the most efficient way to notify your county title and registration office of your new address. However, the ability to update an auto registration address online varies depending on whether or not your county provides this service. If you live in a county that accepts CO address updates on vehicle registration requests via the internet, you must generally complete the following steps:
  • Change of address services is available through your county's website.
  • Enter your contact information, including your full name, email address, and phone number.
  • Enter your new physical and mailing addresses, as well as your old addresses.
  • Give us information about your vehicles, such as the type, make, year, and identification number.
  • Enter the type and number of your license plate.
After submitting an online address change request for car registration in Colorado, your county will update your vehicle records within a few days. You may or may not receive a new registration card with your new address, depending on your county of residence. For example, if you change your address on your auto registration in Broomfield, Colorado, you will receive a new registration card.

In Person

If changing your car registration address in Colorado via the internet is not an option in your county of residence, or if you prefer to visit an office, you can submit your request in person. Because of minor procedural differences between county registration offices, changing a vehicle registration address in person may differ slightly from county to county. To update your auto registration address in person, regardless of where you are in the state, you will typically be required to provide the information required for the online transaction, as outlined above. After completing the appropriate address change forms, you may be asked to obtain a copy of your car registration with your new address.

By Phone

Another convenient method of updating your vehicle records is to complete the Colorado address update on the vehicle registration process over the phone. However, the option to complete the procedure over the phone is only available in a few counties. For example, suppose you cannot update your Boulder County vehicle registration address via the internet. In that case, you can contact your local government representative and provide the necessary information over the phone. To complete the change over the phone, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including your name, license plate number, and new and old addresses.

Fees

In most cases, you will not be required to pay a fee when completing the Colorado address change on an auto registration transaction. However, if you change your car registration address and request a duplicate registration certificate with the new address, you will be charged a small fee for reproducing the document. A duplicate registration credential, for example, costs $4 in Boulder County. Furthermore, if you update your information and renew your vehicle tags simultaneously, you will be charged the standard renewal fees, which vary by county.