Secure and verifiable identification is required on all new titles, duplicate titles, new registrations, new temporary registration permits, and new placards. The identification must be provided by the owner of record or a power of attorney presented by the agent. The agent must have secure and verifiable identification to complete the transaction.

Secure and verifiable identification is required on all new titles, duplicate titles, new registrations, new temporary registration permits, and new placards. The identification must be provided by the owner of record or a power of attorney presented by the agent. The agent must have secure and verifiable identification to complete the transaction.

All motor vehicles and trailers owned or operated by a Colorado resident must be registered. A Colorado address is mandatory as the legal address. A Post Office Box is not acceptable as a legal address, but may be used for the mailing address. CRS 42-3-103 & 42-6-140

Colorado law requires that vehicles driven on public roads be insured. Insurance companies must be licensed or authorized to sell insurance in Colorado.

Insurance Laws

Two laws have been enacted to ensure Colorado motorists comply with mandatory auto insurance laws:

Larimer County residents are required to obtain a certificate of emissions control for vehicles within a designated area of Larimer County

Out-of-State Students

If you are an out-of-state student attending school in Colorado, you have two options regarding licensing and registration of your vehicle.

The Larimer County Vehicle Licensing Department is responsible for vehicle registration, titling and issuing license plates for Larimer County residents. We accept cash, personal checks and credit/debit cards. 

Note: Credit/debit cards acceptance is provided by a third party in partnership with the State of Colorado. The price of items purchased through this service includes funds to develop, maintain, and enhance the state's official web portal, Colorado.gov. Additional fees may apply.

The Larimer County Vehicle Licensing Department is responsible for vehicle registration, titling and issuing license plates for Larimer County residents. We accept cash, personal checks and credit/debit cards. 

Note: Credit/debit cards acceptance is provided by a third party in partnership with the State of Colorado. The price of items purchased through this service includes funds to develop, maintain, and enhance the state's official web portal. Additional fees may apply.

Organizations incorporated under the laws of this state for the purposes of a social, fraternal, patriotic, political, or athletic nature, and not for financial gain, are allowed to sell alcohol, by the drink only, of fermented malt beverages, malt, spirituous, or vinous liquors with a liquor license special event permit.

Collecting a fee to attend or participate in an event or selling the alcohol by the drink constitutes "selling alcohol".