Jan 23, 2018
Temporary Permit Duplicates
Identifies 263 temporary permits (series B180005-B194211) that duplicate previously issued trailer license plates.
Jan 24, 2018
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Group Special License Plate
Announces a redesign of the ALS Rocky Mountain Chapter special license plate, to be rolled out as existing inventories are exhausted.
Mar 08, 2018
American Indian Scholars Certificate Update
Approves modifications to the American Indian Scholars group special license plate certificate, which is valid for two weeks from issuance.
Apr 11, 2018
Non-post reject process update
Details a revamped, more efficient weekly electronic notification process for registration non-post rejects via the county "O" Drive.
Apr 11, 2018
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) license plate update
Revisions to the NORAD military license plate design are approved; existing plates do not need replacement.
May 07, 2018
Short check DRIVES conversion clean-up
Requests counties to run and reconcile County Holds reports to ensure relevant hold information is correctly converted into the new DRIVES system.
May 07, 2018
Duplicate License Plates identified during DRIVES Cleanup
Provides instructions for counties to identify and resolve "true" and "false" duplicate license plate issues in preparation for the DRIVES system.
May 14, 2018
Vehicle services transactions will be unavailable August 1-5, 2018
Announces a temporary closure of vehicle services to facilitate the final transition from CSTARS to the new Colorado DRIVES system.
May 22, 2018
Craig Hospital group special license plate update
Approves a cosmetic revision to the Craig Hospital group special license plate with no changes to issuance requirements.
May 22, 2018
Dealer Full Use License Plate Fees
Updates the Dealer Full Use License Plate fees for passenger vehicles ($343), motorcycles ($142), and special mobile machinery ($839).
May 29, 2018
Stolen Kansas Titles
Alerts counties to 70 vehicle titles stolen from a Kansas dealership and provides a full list of affected control numbers.
Jun 08, 2018
Temporary Permits Mounting Board Hologram
Introduces updated temporary permit mounting boards featuring a dual hologram strip to deter fraud.
Jun 22, 2018
Personalized License Plate Cutover Timeline
Outlines a temporary pause in personalized license plate applications starting June 29, 2018, as the process transitions to an online-only system in DRIVES.
Jun 28, 2018
Temporary permits expiring during DRIVES transition closure
Addresses a programming error that caused over 11,000 temporary permits to expire during the August system migration closure.
Jul 02, 2018
Notice of Missing Permanent and Temporary Persons With Disabilities Placards
Reports 46 permanent and 225 temporary disability placards as missing from a damaged USPS shipment.
Jul 02, 2018
Senate Bill 18-028 Motor Vehicle License Plate Mounting Requirements
Summarizes new legislation removing the requirement that front license plates be centered and at least 12 inches from the ground.
Jul 13, 2018
Assigned Vehicle Identification Number process
Announces a temporary halt on Assigned VIN (AVIN) applications starting July 16, 2018, until the new DRIVES system is operational.
Jul 25, 2018
House Bill 17-1212 Colorado Aviation License Plate
Details the new Aviation group special license plate, available to the general public starting August 6, 2018.
Jul 25, 2018
House Bill 17-1012 Pueblo Chile License Plate
Introduces the Pueblo Chile group special license plate, available to any requester starting August 6, 2018.
Jul 26, 2018
Recreational Truck Registration Fees
Provides a 60-day transition period for counties to adjust recreation truck fees that were incorrectly assessed in the legacy CSTARS system.
Jul 30, 2018
House Bill 18-1361 Eligibility for Veteran of Vietnam War License Plate CORRECTION
Corrects the eligibility dates for the Vietnam Veteran license plate to between August 7, 1964, and May 7, 1975.
Jul 31, 2018
Senate Bill 18-046 Special License Plate Nonprofit Donation
Allows nonprofits to increase the minimum donation for special license plates by $10, effective August 8, 2018.
Jul 31, 2018
Senate Bill 18-102 Odometer Reading Physical Vehicle Identification Number Verification
Removes the requirement for an odometer reading during a physical VIN verification, effective August 8, 2018.
Jul 31, 2018
House Bill 18-1275 Repeal Craig Hospital License Plate Donation
Effective August 8, 2018, the donation requirement for the Craig Hospital license plate is removed, making it available to anyone.
Jul 31, 2018
Senate Bill 18-255 Electronic Documents and Signatures of Vehicle Titles
Authorizes the acceptance of electronic documents and signatures for vehicle title applications starting August 8, 2018.
Jul 31, 2018
House Bill 18-1320 Deregulation of Large Market Taxicab Service
Requires large-market taxicab services to display taxicab license plates, effective August 8, 2018.
Aug 20, 2018
Carbon Fund Group Special License Plate
Announces a redesign of the Carbon Fund group special license plate and its associated certificate.
Aug 20, 2018
Potential Fraudulent Minnesota Titles
Provides details and a sample to help identify fraudulent Minnesota titles reported in other states.
Aug 27, 2018
Temporary Permit Design
Introduces the revised design for temporary registration permits generated by the new DRIVES system.
Aug 27, 2018
E-470 Eliminates Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF)
Confirms the elimination of the $10 E-470 Vehicle Registration Fee in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties effective September 1, 2018.
Nov 20, 2018
Analog Temporary Permits
Outlines the process for dealers to issue manual 36-hour temporary permits when the DRIVES system is unavailable.
Dec 28, 2018
House Bill 18-1255 Childhood Cancer Awareness Special License Plate
Details the requirements, including a donation to the Morgan Adams Foundation, for the new Childhood Cancer Awareness plate effective January 1, 2019.
Dec 28, 2018
House Bill 18-1244 Honor the Service of Submarine Veterans
Establishes the Submarine Service Veterans military license plate, effective January 1, 2019, for qualified Navy veterans and active members.
Dec 28, 2018
House Bill 18-1285 Remuneration Exempt Disability Parking Placard
Introduces a new three-year placard that exempts individuals with specific physical disabilities from paying at parking meters, effective January 1, 2019.
Dec 13, 2018
Senate Bill 18-073 Report Transfer Ownership Motor Vehicle
Announces a new voluntary online program for owners to report vehicle ownership transfers starting January 1, 2019.