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Renewing a Colorado driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Renew any time before your license expires.

    Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Check on myDMV whether you can renew online.

    Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. If you are 80 or older and renewing online, upload an eye exam form (DR 2498).

    Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Otherwise book an appointment at a state driver license office.

    Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Bring your previous license if nothing on it is changing.

    Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  6. Pay the $34 renewal fee.

    Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Renewal fee
$34.00 (online renewals add a small convenience fee).Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
When you can renew
Any time before the expiration date.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online renewal
Usually allowed if you are 21+, the license expired less than a year ago, and your name and vision have not changed (other conditions apply).Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online renewal at 80+
Allowed, but you must upload form DR 2498 showing an eye exam in the past 6 months.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Colorado guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to ColoradoSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Colorado links

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