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Colorado Drivers License Information

To get your drivers license in Colorado, you need to show all proper identification documents (See Below)

Colorado Drivers License Requirements

21 years and under

  • Driver's License

    • You must be over 21 years of age.

  • Minor Instruction Permit

    • You must be between 16 and 21 years old.

  • Driver Awareness Permit

    • You must be between 15 and 1/2 to 16 years old.

  • Driver Education Permit

    • You must be between 15 and 15 and 1/2 years old.

Colorado Drivers Ed

Visit our colorado drivers ed page for more information on Colorado driver education.

Tests Required

  • Vision Screening Test

  • Written Test (this is not required if you have an active license from another state)

  • Road Performance 

Fee

Instruction Permit

$14.00

Documents needed to get your Colorado Drivers License

Show 1 of the following

  • The following all prove Age, Identity and Lawful Presence

    • A few examples:
      • Active Colorado Drivers License with photo, signature and fingerprint.
      • Active U.S. passport.
      • Military ID card with photo.
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

OR Show 1 of the following Age and Identity Document PLUS 1 Lawful Presence Document

  • The following only prove Age and Identity. Must also supply Lawful Presence from below.

    • A few examples:
      • A Drivers License from Colorado that has expired no less than 10 years ago.
      • A Military ID card that has expired no less than 10 years ago.
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Lawful Presence

    • A few examples:
      • Social Security Card
      • U.S. Birth Certificate
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

Show 1 of the following

  • Residential Address

    • A few examples:
      • Utility Bill.
      • Rent payment receipt.
      • Report card from a school (school must be accredited).
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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