Moving to Colorado: transferring your 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.
Transfer your license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Book an appointment at a driver license office.
Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring your old license (valid or expired under a year) or a recent driving record, plus ID documents.
Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Expect no tests if you hold a valid license from another U.S. state.
Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If under 18, bring a parent to sign the DR 2460 affidavit.
Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the fee; your old license is hole-punched.
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
- Transfer deadline
- Within 30 days of becoming a resident.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Tests for transfers
- No testing with a valid license from any U.S. state, Canada, France, Germany, South Korea or Taiwan.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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