Motor Vehicle: License Plates
License plate descriptions: To browse the plate categories and see the specific styles of plates go to the
state web site.
In addition to the standard "passenger plate" (green/white), three other common plates we issue are:
- Personalized passenger plate (white/green) - $35 application fee and $25 additional each year thereafter.
- Designer plate(purple mountain majesty/colorful) - no extra application fee, but $25 additional each year thereafter.
- Personalized designer plate (purple mountain majesty/colorful) - $60 application fee and $50 additional each year thereafter.
Note that "additional" means in addition to the regular fees and taxes.
More about Personalized Plates: The
personalized application forms are available in our office or can be
downloaded from the state web site. The applications are mailed
directly to the state for approval; this process takes 10-12 weeks. DO
NOT send money with the application. The state will send the applicant
a letter of approval and request the fee at that time. The state will
send the personalized plates to our office. We then contact the owner
by mail to come in and register the plates.
Other Frequently Asked Questions concerning license plates- Do I need two plates on my car?
Yes, you could be ticketed and/or fined by Colorado law enforcement for this violation.
- Can I still get ZG plates?
ZG plates are no longer manufactured.
- What type of vehicle qualifies for truck plates?
Light pick-up trucks (16,000 or less) and cargo vans only.
- Can I use the plates that were left on the vehicle?
No, they belong to the previous owner.
- How old does a vehicle have to be to qualify for collector plates?
The car has to be at least 25 years old. The collector plates are valid
for five years. The initial registration fee is also for five years. An
emissions test is required at the time the collector plates are
received. Another emissions test is not required as long as the owner remains the same.