colorado drivers permit - CO
Ages and available permits with requirements:
You must:
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Provide your social security number
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Pass both written and vision screening tests
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Complete an Affidavit of Liability Guardianship (
DR2460) form
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Provide Affidavit of Completion of a Driver Education Classroom Course form indicating you have completed and passed the classroom portion of a state-approved driver education course within 6 months prior to applying for your instruction permit (back of the DR2460). The 30 hour classroom study course can be either in a classroom or taken on the internet.
The Driver's Education Permit allows ONLY the signer of the DR2460 and/or the Driver Education Instructor to complete and log the 50 hours required on the drive time log sheet. This restriction does not apply to any person 18 years of age or older.
While you are under 18, if the person(s) who signed the DR 2460 does not hold a valid Colorado driver's license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor. The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado Driver's License and be 21 years of age or older. Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor will count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.
The person(s) who signed the DR 2460 may also allow any person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise you while you are driving but that drive time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.
Driving Schools
To obtain this permit you must:
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Provide your social security number
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Pass both written and vision screening tests
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Hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a Driver's License.
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Complete an Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship (
DR2460).
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Documentation must be provided verifying that you have completed the 4-hour Driver Awareness Program or completed a 30 hour classroom study course. The 30 hour classroom study course can be classroom or internet. This requires completion 6 months prior to applying for your Driver's Instruction Permit. The Statement of Completion form is located on the reverse side of the DR2460. Click here for a list of
approved instructors.
The Driver's Awareness Permit allows ONLY the signer of the DR2460 and/or the Driver Education Instructor to complete and log the 50 hours required on the driver time log sheet.
If the person(s) who signed the DR2460 does not hold a valid Colorado driver's license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor. The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado Driver's License and be 21 years of age or older. Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor may be counted toward the 50-hour total required on the log sheet.
The person(s) who signed the DR2460 may also allow any person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise the minor while driving but that drive time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.
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Minors under 18 must hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a Driver's License.
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Minors under 18 must present a completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship (
DR2460 ).
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To be issued a minor permit, you must meet the following requirements:
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Provide your social security number
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Pass both written and vision screen tests
The Minor Instruction Permit allows ONLY the signer of the DR2460 and/or the Driver Education Instructor to complete and log the 50 hours required on the drive time log sheet. This restriction does not apply to any person 18 years of age or older.
While you are under 18, if the person(s) who signed the DR2460 does not hold a valid Colorado driver's license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor to supervise the minor while driving. The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado driver's license and be 21 years of age or older. Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor will count toward the 50-hour total required on the log sheet.
The person(s) who signed the DR2460 may also allow any person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise the minor while driving but that driving time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.
To be issued a driving permit you must meet the following requirements:
To be issued a Minor Driver's License (ages 16 - 20) you must meet the following requirements:
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Must hold instruction permit for 12 full months (if under 18)
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Must be at least 16 years old
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Must present a completed and signed Drive Time Log (if under 18)
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A 6-hour Behind the Wheel (BTW) certificate is required, for any minor who is under the age of 16 years 6 months at the time they apply for their license.Exception: 12 hours of behind the wheel training may be administered by a parent, guardian or alternate permit supervisor if there are no approved schools offering at least 20 hours of driver education per week located within 30 miles of the permit holders residence
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Pass a drive test with either a third-party tester or at a Driver's License office. Please note: drive tests at Driver's License offices are by appointment only
***Please be aware: your minor license will expire 20 days after your 21st birthday***
Every applicant under 18 years of age must submit an 'Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship'DR2460 signed by a parent, stepparent, guardian or grandparent with Power of Attorney. The DR 2460 must be verified by either a Driver's License employee or a Notary Public. If the signer is a guardian, original court documents showing guardianship, custody or adoption must be presented. If the signer is a grandparent with Power of Attorney (POA), the original POA must be presented and a copy of the POA must be surrendered upon application for the permit. If neither parent is living, the legal guardian of the minor may sign the affidavit. In this case, court-ordered guardianship papers are required. The affidavit may be obtained at any motor vehicle driver's license office, from the back of the driver's license manual, or downloaded above.
Fee
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Instruction permit (all ages, includes CDL Permits) - $14.00
Note:
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All of the above include the $.60 for the ID security surcharge.
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County offices may charge an additional convenience fee.
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Driver's license offices only accept cash or checks - no credit or debit cards. Please plan accordingly.
Identification Requirements
In some cases, a single document may prove all four elements. However, it may be necessary for some applicants to provide multiple documents in order to prove all the required elements. All documents presented must meet the following requirements:
The following documents or combination of documents are acceptable to provide proof of age, identity, and lawful presence:
2.3.1 The following documents, standing alone, provide proof of age, identity, and lawful presence:
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2.3.1.1 A Colorado license or identification card that is not expired or that has expired within the last ten years, provided there exists on file with the department, a corresponding and matching facial image, signature and fingerprint of the applicant.
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2.3.1.2 A United States passport bearing the full legal name of the applicant that has not expired or that has expired within the last ten years. An applicant who provides a United States passport that has not expired or that has expired within the last ten years, but that does not bear the applicant’s full legal name, must provide an additional document from section 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, or 2.3.5 that does bear the applicant’s full legal name.
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2.3.1.3 An out-of-state photo driver’s license, photo instruction permit, or photo identification card issued by a state that requires proof of lawful presence, age and identity, and that is not expired or that has expired within the last twelve months. The list of states that meet this requirement may change from time to time as determined by the states’ various statutes, policies, and procedures. A list of states qualifying under this subsection will be maintained and published by the department, including but not limited to the departments website.
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2.3.1.4 Foreign passport bearing a photograph of the applicant, in conjunction with a United States visa and I-94, showing class and expiration date, that establishes applicant’s identity, age, and lawful presence.
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2.3.1.5 A military identification card or common access card issued by the United States Department of Defense that bears a photograph of the applicant and that is not expired. Such identification cards include active duty, retiree, National Guard, and dependent identification cards.
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2.3.1.6 Certificate of Naturalization bearing the applicant’s intact photograph (taken within the previous twenty years) and impressed with the raised embossed seal of the authorizing agency. Older photographs will require an additional identity document from section 2.3.2.
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2.3.1.7 Certificate of Citizenship bearing the applicant’s intact photograph (taken within the previous twenty years) and impressed with the raised embossed seal of the authorizing agency. Older photographs will require an additional identity document from section 2.3.2.
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2.3.1.8 Valid I-551, which is a resident alien or permanent residency card that is verified using SAVE.
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2.3.1.9 Valid Employment Authorization Document, including I-766, I-688, I-688A, I-688B that is verified using SAVE.
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2.3.1.10 Valid I-94 with Refugee or Asylee status that contains an intact photograph taken within the last twenty years and that is verified using SAVE.
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2.3.1.11 A department record of a driver’s license or identification card that contains the applicant’s facial image, signature, and fingerprint provided the image, signature and fingerprint match those of the applicant. For the applicant to utilize this provision and for the department to access the record, the applicant must provide either his or her social security number or a document identified in section 2 of these rules. The social security number or the information on the document must match the information on the department record.
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2.3.2 The following documents provide proof of an applicant’s identity. When providing any of the following documents, an applicant must also provide proof of lawful presence by providing one of the documents set forth in section 2.3.3.
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2.3.2.1 A Colorado license or identification card that has expired within the last ten years and no corresponding image, signature, and fingerprint of the applicant exists on file with the department.
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2.3.2.2 A driver’s license or identification card issued by any state, including a state that does not require proof of lawful presence to obtain such document, that is not expired or that has expired within the last ten years.
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2.3.2.3 A valid identification document issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that bears a photograph taken within the last twenty years.
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2.3.2.4 A military identification card or common access card issued by the United States Department of Defense that contains a photograph of the applicant and that has expired within the previous ten years. Such identification cards include active duty, retiree, National Guard, and dependent identification cards.
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2.3.2.5 A Veteran’s Administration Card that bears a photograph of the applicant that was taken within the last twenty years.
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2.3.2.6 An identity document issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons or Colorado Department of Corrections, provided the first and last name and date of birth match the first and last name and date of birth on the document presented by the applicant as proof of lawful presence.
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2.3.2.7 For an applicant under the age of 21, an affidavit signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian (the “affiant” ), under penalty of perjury and in the presence of a department employee, identifying the applicant, affirming that the applicant is the person who is identified in the other documents presented by the applicant, and verifying the applicant’s identity, age, and lawful presence. The affiant must provide identification consistent with these rules and proof that he or she is the parent or legal guardian of the applicant.
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2.3.3 The following documents provide proof of an applicant’s lawful presence. These documents must also be accompanied by a proof of identity document, as set forth above in section 2.3.2.
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2.3.3.1 A social security card that is verified using the SSOLV system.
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2.3.3.2 A birth certificate issued by the United States, including any agency or department thereof, the District of Columbia, any state, county, parish, or borough, and which has been certified by the issuing agency.
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2.3.3.3 A Certificate of Citizenship issued by the United States Department of Interior.
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2.3.3.4 A certified Order of Adoption bearing the seal or certification of the court of any state, political subdivision, or territory of the United States, and which includes the date and location of birth of the adoptee within the United States.
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2.3.3.5 Valid I-94 with Refugee or Asylee status that does not contain a photograph and that is verified using SAVE.
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2.3.4 An applicant may prove the applicant’s age by any of the documents described in sections 2.3.1, 2.3.2, or 2.3.3 that reflect the applicant’s date of birth or by use of a school record created within the last twelve months by a school within the United States.
2.3.5 A certified certificate of marriage, decree of dissolution of marriage or legal separation issued by any Native American Tribal court or an authorized government agency or court of the United States, any territory, or state of the United States, or any of their political subdivisions, or any court-ordered name change entered by any state or federal court may be used to modify the full legal name of the applicant.
2.3.5.1 Name change as a result of marriage shall be subject to the following conventions: (1) the existing last name is replaced with the spouse’s last name; (2) the existing last name is added as a second middle name and the spouse’s last name becomes the applicant’s last name; (3) the existing last name replaces the existing middle name and the spouse’s last name becomes the applicant’s last name; (4) the spouse’s last name replaces the existing middle name and the existing last name remains the applicant’s last name; (5) the spouse’s last name is added before or after the existing last name via a hyphen or space and becomes the applicant’s last name.
2.3.5.2 All non-court-ordered name changes will require completion, and submission to the department, of the Affidavit of Name Change for a Colorado driver’s license or identification card, form DR-2203.
2.4 Any Colorado license or identification card issued to a citizen of a foreign country shall expire coincidentally with the applicant’s authorized duration of stay in the United States.
2.5 Nothing in these rules shall be construed to prevent the department from rejecting an application based in whole or in part on fraudulent or unverifiable documents.
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Prove Residential Address
EFFECTIVE April 4, 2011*
In order to be compliant with the Federal Real ID Act, ALL applicants must show one document to prove their residential address. (A minor child may use the parent's address indicated on their license if it is correct.) Applicants may provide one of the documents listed below if it contains the applicant's current address:
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Utility bill
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Credit card statement
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Pay stub or earnings statement
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Rent receipt
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Telephone bill
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Transcript or report card from an accredited school
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Bank statement
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Mortgage document
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Tax document
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Homeowners/renter's insurance policy
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Vehicle registration
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Other items with address that can be reviewed by Driver's License personnel
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