Motor Vehicle Fees and Taxes

Registration Fees

The cost of a license plate is based on:

• Vehicle type
• Weight of the vehicle
• License plate type

Colorado FASTER Fees

• State law began increasing Colorado’s motor vehicle registration fees over a three-year period beginning July, 2009
• Increased fees are based on a vehicle’s weight and are in addition to all other registration fees

Fees increase by the following amounts depending on a vehicle’s weight:

2,000 pounds or less (i.e. motorcycles, small trailers):

• $29.00: July 2011 and each year thereafter

2,001-5,000 pounds (i.e. most cars, SUVs, light trucks):

• $41.00: July 2011 and each year thereafter

5,001-10,000 pounds, (i.e. most large trucks and large SUVs):

• $51.00: July 2011 and each year thereafter

10,001-16,000 pounds (i.e. most passenger buses):

• $66.00: July 2011 and Each Year thereafter

More than 16,000 pounds, (i.e. most commercial trucks):

• $71.00: July 2011 and each year thereafter

All funds generated from the fees will be used to maintain Colorado roads and bridges.

NOTE: Collector vehicles are charged one year of FASTER fees for a 5-year registration. The Colorado FASTER Fee is not collected on rental or horseless carriage vehicles.

Other Fees

• $7.20 – Title print only
• $8.20 – Duplicate title
• $4.00 – Duplicate registration
• $3.50 – Homemade trailer ID
• $7.03 – Permit
• $4.22 – Year Tab Replacement
• $4.28 – Year and Month Tab Replacement

If a lien is filed on the title, filing fees for the security agreement document will depend on the size and number of pages.

Late Fees

Colorado law requires residents to pay late fees. Late fees are $25 per month but may not exceed $100. Temporary permits are not subject to a one-month grace period (C.R.S. 42-3-112, 42-3-114) and late fees will be assessed on expired temporary permits.