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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.

21 years and over

  • Driver's License

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

New License

$21.00

Instruction Permit

$14.00

For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE

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

 

Colorado Driver License Office

Go to your Colorado Driver License Office in order to take your required tests. You can use our locator to find the office that is closest to you.

Take the Colorado Drivers License Test

At this point you need to make sure that you have prepared and studied all of the material for the written test. You can find the Colorado Driver Test handbook here. 

Buy a Car and Get Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is required by law in most states. Click HERE to get started and we'll help you find the lowest rates in your state.

Take the Driving Test

Your last step is to show up to your local Colorado Driver License Office and take the driving test.