How to Replace Your Driver’s License in Colorado

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

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Eligibility Check Driver’s License Replacement

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

only provides duplicate licenses to drivers who

are younger than 21 years of age. If you are 21

years of age or older, you must follow the steps

to renew your license if it has been lost, stolen

or damaged.

Before you can request a renewal or

replacement for your license, you must choose

the method that you are eligible for.

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Online Replace Your Driver’s License

(Any age)

What You Need

Your driver’s license number

Your Social Security Number (SSN)

A valid email address

A printer

A credit card for the $28 renewal or

replacement fee

Steps to Take

1. Visit the MyDMV online system and

provide information to retrieve your

account.

2. Verify your information and choose to

“Renew your driver’s license.”

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3. Provide credit card information for the

renewal fee.

4. Print your receipt and temporary credential

to carry as your interim license.

5. Receive your duplicate license by mail

within 30 days.

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By Mail Replace Your Driver’s License

(Younger than 21)

If you are younger than 21 years of age, have

held a REAL-ID compliant license and are

currently residing out of state temporarily, you

can request a duplicate license by mail without

renewing.

What You Need

Completed Form DR 2989

Check or money order for the duplicate fee.

o $12 if this is your first duplicate request.

o $16 if this is your second duplicate

request.

Steps to Take

1. Complete the Request for a Duplicate

Driver License, including a signature and

out-of-state address.

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2. Send the form and your payment for the

duplicate fee to:

Colorado Department of Revenue

Division of Motor Vehicles

P.O. Box 173345

Denver, CO 80217-3345

3. Receive your duplicate license in the mail within

30 days at the address you provided on the

form.

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In Person Replace Your Driver’s License

(Younger than 21)

What You Need

An identification document

Your SSN

Proof of your Colorado residency (dated

within one year), such as a bank statement

or homeowner’s insurance policy

Cash, check or credit card (Visa,

Mastercard, American Express or Discover)

for the duplicate fee.

o $12 if this is your first duplicate request

o $16 if this is your second duplicate

request

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Steps to Take

1. Schedule an appointment with a local DMV

office.

2. Provide your identification documents.

3. Provide proof of your SSN or provide it

verbally.

4. Provide payment for the duplicate license

fee.

5. Receive your duplicate license by mail

within 30 days.

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Note: If your driver’s license was stolen, you

must file a police report and provide it

to the DMV.

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By Mail Renew Your Driver’s License

(Older than 21)

If you are 21 years of age or older and

attempting to obtain a duplicate license by mail,

you must renew your license.

What You Need

A completed Driver License Renewal by

Mail for Applicants 64 Years of Age or

Younger Application (DR2746) or Driver

License Renewal by Mail for Applicants 65

Years of Age or Older Application (DR2330)

Documents that prove Citizenship or legal

presence, if applicable

Check or money order for the $28 renewal

fee

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Steps to Take

1. Complete the renewal application and

attach supporting documentation, if

needed.

2. Mail the renewal application, supporting

documentation and payment to:

Colorado Department of Revenue

Division of Motor Vehicles

P.O. Box 173345

Denver, CO 80217-3345

3. Receive your renewed license in the mail

within eight weeks.

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In Person Renew Your Driver’s License

(Older than 21)

What You Need

An identification document

Your SSN

Proof of your Colorado residency (dated

within one year), such as a bank statement

or homeowner’s insurance policy

Cash, check or credit card (Visa,

Mastercard, American Express or Discover)

for the $28 renewal fee

Steps to Take

1. Schedule an appointment with a local DMV

office.

2. Provide your identification documents.

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3. Provide proof of your SSN or provide it

verbally.

4. Take a vision exam.

5. Get a new photo taken, if needed.

6. Provide a fingerprint, if needed.

7. Provide payment for the $28 renewal fee.

8. Receive your renewed license by mail

within 30 days.

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