New Residents
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Colorado Requirements for Residency:
After becoming a Colorado resident, you have 30 days to qualify for a Colorado driver license and 90 days to register your vehicle. |
U.S. Military:
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Colorado Driver License - Exemption Active duty U.S. military personnel and their spouses are exempt from obtaining a Colorado driver license when they have a valid driver license issued by another state. Military personnel on active duty in Colorado and who claim another state as their home state of residence shall register their vehicle(s) in Colorado.
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Specific Ownership Tax - Exemption Active duty military personnel must be the owner or co-owner of the vehicle and complete form DR 2667 in order to obtain exemption from paying the Specific Ownership Tax. The affidavit must be completed each year at time of renewal or with the application for registration of a newly purchased vehicle. These individuals are in Colorado because they are required to be here by their branch of service.
Information: Research Colorado Revised Statute 42-6-139.
Out of State Student Driver's License
Out of state students residing in Colorado for one of the following primary purposes may drive with valid driver license issued by another state:
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Attending a college, university or another accredited school or
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Educational institution or training in a hospital
Out of State Student Plates
Colorado has reciprocity with all states regarding the validity of out of state plates for students. Students whose primary purpose to be in Colorado is to further his/her education will not be required to register their vehicle in Colorado.