Wondering what you need and how you can renew your Colorado Driver's License? Here is the ultimate guide to quickly and easily renewing your Colorado driver license.
What You’ll Need to Renew your Colorado Driver License
- Your valid (or expired less than one year) Colorado driver license.
- Proof of your Social Security number
- Proof of current Colorado address
- $30.87 Driver's License Renewal fee
- Vision Screening
What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your Colorado Driver License Online
- Go to the Colorado DMV website to check eligibility.
- Type in your Colorado Customer ID or Driver's License Number, last name, date of birth and the last four digits of your SSN or ITIN.
- Pay the fees as shown in the system.
- Your printed receipt and the old/expired credential will serve as your temporary credential. (You will not be issued the same temporary credential that is issued to those who visit a driver license office in person.)
What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your Colorado Driver License in Person
- Schedule an appointment for your driver's license in your local DMV. Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
- Complete the vision screening (for driver licenses and permits)
- Review temporary document for accuracy
- Signature capture; Fingerprint capture and Photograph
- Your new driver license will be mailed to you in 10-14 business days, but may take up to 30 business days to be delivered.
Here are Colorado driver's license renewal exceptions to note:
- If your driver license is expired for more than 1 year you will be required to successfully pass the written exam, purchase an instruction permit, successfully pass the drive test, then purchase a driver license.
- If your Colorado driver license or identification card is currently expired, and you are a U.S. citizen or are permanent legal resident, you will need to bring an additional document to demonstrate lawful presence in the U.S. Please see the DR2300A for document examples.
- If you have not received your new license and it has been more than 30 days, please check your status by going to the Colorado DMV Website.
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