REAL ID Licenses in Colorado The Colorado DMV issues federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses. REAL IDs allow you to use your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. For details on REAL IDs, see the DHS'. New to Colorado? If you've recently moved to Colorado, you have 30 days from the time you become a resident to obtain a CO license and 90 days to register your car. Colorado defines you as a “resident' if you've:.
Been in the state for a continuous 90 days. OR. Gained employment in the state. You can transfer your valid out-of-state license by visiting your local and:. Surrender your current out-of-state license. (utility bill, pay stub).
Previous qualification for a license will be considered upon presentation of evidence of such licensing, as meeting this requirement. (b) First Time Applicants. Applicants applying for their first license of any type, or not presenting evidence of a previous Colorado driver's license, must pass both the Class C rules of the.
2 documents are required. Both must be dated within 1 year. (birth certificate, immigration document). Proof of your. If you do not have one, you'll need to provide a letter of ineligibility from the SSA. Pay the $28 fee.
The DMV accepts cash, personal checks, and money orders. Pass a vision exam. Get your fingerprint and photo taken. Provide your signature. The Division of Motor Vehicles might require additional documents. There is an you can use to make sure you have what you need.
Once you've successfully taken the steps to apply for your new driver's license, the DMV will issue you a temporary Colorado driver's license. Your permanent license will be mailed to you within 30 days. If you are a minor (under 21 years old), your license will expire 20 days after your 21st birthday. Adult licenses expire on the driver's birthday. The renew date will depend on the issuance date.
CO Driver's License Eligibility Requirements The Colorado DMV WILL NOT issue you a license if you:. Have any suspensions, revocations, or denials of your driving privileges in ANY state. Are in violation of federal immigration laws.
Have been deemed mentally incompetent. Have been deemed an alcoholic or habitual narcotics user. You have any outstanding debts or fines for traffic violations. Apply for Your CO Driver's License CO Learner's Permit Before you apply for your full driver's license in Colorado, you'll FIRST need to get an instruction permit.
As long as you're at least 18 years old, you aren't required to hold this permit for any specific length of time, but it IS a requirement before getting your license. This is so you can practice driving before your actual behind-the-wheel exam. Jump over to our page on for details on how to apply. Driving Exam & License Application.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you visit the right office! Driver's license offices and registration offices are SEPARATE.
Registration offices DO NOT handle driver's license transactions. Make sure you visit a driver's licensing office for your application. BEFORE gathering your documents, for your driving test at your. Note that no tests will be administered after 4:00 pm for those offices that maintain 8:00 am to 5:00 pm hours.
At your appointment, you'll need to:. Provide required identification., including proof of:. Identity (, CO ID card, etc.). Passport, out-of-state driver's license/ID card, etc.). Lawful presence in the U.S.
(CO ID card, valid I-551, etc.). CO residency— 2 documents (utility bill, proof of insurance, etc.) within 1 year of issue. If you do not have one, you'll need to provide a letter from the SSA indicating you do not have a number. Submit your learner's permit.
Show proof of registration and insurance for the vehicle you'll be testing in. Pass the:. Vision exam.
Driving test. Pay the $28 fee.
The DMV only accepts cash, personal checks, and money orders. Get your fingerprint and photo taken. The Colorado DMV also provides an to ensure you meet all requirements.
Once you've passed your exam, the Colorado DMV will issue you a temporary license to drive legally. You'll receive your permanent driver's license in the mail within 30 days. If you are a minor (under 21 years old), your license will expire 20 days after your 21st birthday. If you hold an adult driver's license, it will expire on your birthday The renew date will depend on the issuance date.IMPORTANT NOTE: One document may satisfy more than one category. Make sure to carefully review the to make sure you don't have to make more than one trip. Non-Citizens & CO Driver's Licenses Non-citizens should follow the same new Colorado driver license application process as outlined above, making sure to provide the required legal presence documents specific to non-citizens. See the “ Lawful Presence in the U.
Bullet above. Licensing for CO Military Members If you are on active duty as a member of the U.S. Military, you're exempt from obtaining a new Colorado driver's license if you have a valid license from another U.S.
This exemption also extends to spouses of military members. If you do not currently hold a valid driver's license, you'll take the same steps to apply as any other new civilian applicant (see “Apply for Your CO Driver's License' above).
“Class A” indicates a combination of a vehicle and trailer or trailing vehicle. It includes any vehicle that tows another vehicle or trailer where the gross combined weight of both is 26,001 pounds or more, specifically where the weight of the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds. “Gross weight” refers to the weight of the vehicle and trailer when both are fully loaded, including the driver. An example of a Class A CMV is a semi-truck and trailer loaded with goods where the gross weight of the trailer fully-loaded exceeds 10,000 pounds and the gross weight of both fully loaded is at least 26,001 pounds. Brought to you by Class B License A “Class B” vehicle is any vehicle weighing 26,001 pounds or more. If it tows another vehicle or trailer, the towed vehicle cannot weigh more than 10,000.
Semi-trucks typically weigh between 15,000 and 17,500 pounds empty. Fully-loaded semi-trucks qualify as Class B CMVs as do semi-trucks with fully-loaded trailers that weigh no more than 10,000 pounds, as long as the gross weight of both is 26,001 pounds or more when fully loaded. Under this class, you may operate some buses, a standard-sized dump truck, motor home, passenger van, cement mixer, tow truck, garbage truck, delivery van and utility vehicle, as long as federal weight requirements are met. Class C License CMVs that do not meet Class A or Class B definitions usually fall under Class C CMVs. School and public transportation buses that transport 16 passengers or more fall under this class. Vehicles transporting hazardous material requiring a placard or materials listed by the federal government as toxins or select agents are considered Class C CMVs.
For instance, a Class C CMV may be a semi-truck hauling a tanker of hazardous waste, oil or gasoline or hauling anything that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) classifies as “toxins” or “select agents.” The HHS considers certain viruses and biological products as toxins and select agents that require the transport of a Class C CMV.