Keep Colorado Wild

Starting January 1st, 2023, Colorado residents will be charged $29 for a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during their annual vehicle registration. Residents can opt-out or decline the pass annually when registering a passenger vehicle, light truck, motorcycle, and/or recreational vehicle. Click here for more details

License Plate Reissue Program

Effective January 1, 2023, non-personalized green and white license plates cannot be transferred.
The remaining credit can still be applied when registering a new or different vehicle.

Please visit DMV.Colorado.gov/NEW-PL8T for more information.

RENEWAL OPTIONS

Renewing your registration is easy and convenient with 5 contact free options

  • By Phone. See larimer.gov/PhoneTag
  • Renew Online at larimer.gov/renewplates
  • Mail your renewal to our office at PO Box 1429, Fort Collins, CO  80522
  • Visit a renewal kiosk in Loveland, Fort Collins, or another location in Colorado. See larimer.gov/kiosk
  • Drop your renewal (with check payment) into the “Renewal Drop Box” located in the lobby of the Fort Collins or Loveland offices.

Option 1 - PHONE

Most transactions may be completed over the phone.  Phone staff will assist you with your transactions from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, call (970) 498-7878, option 5. Your patience is appreciated — hold times may be a bit longer as call volumes rise.

Option 2 - ONLINE

There are many Vehicle Licensing transactions that you can now accomplish online by going to larimer.gov/Eservices.

  • Renew your license plates (even if you’re late)
  • Submit a first-time vehicle registration
  • Replace tabs or plates
  • Estimate registration fees
  • Apply for a first-time disability placard
  • Out of State Emission Extension
  • Request a duplicate title
  • Transaction Receipt
  • Change your address
  • Renew disability placard
  • Request a duplicate registration card

You may also go directly to mydmv.colorado.gov for additional online services.

Option 3 - MAIL

  • Make checks payable to Larimer County Clerk and Recorder
  • Mailing address: PO Box 1429, Fort Collins, CO  80522
  • Please call our office at (970) 498-7878, option 5 before submitting other transactions by mail

Option 4 - IN PERSON TRANSACTIONS

Vehicle Services -

In-person transactions by appointment are recommended with the goal to decrease your wait time. To make an appointment for Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, visit larimer.org/bookatime.

Please note: While an appointment greatly decreases your wait time, your pre-scheduled appointment is an estimate and may fluctuate depending on customer volume and transactions presented. Please understand and plan your visit accordingly. We appreciate your patience as we work through unprecedented customer volumes.

Marriage Licenses -

Dealerships -

  • To make an appointment for Fort Collins and  Loveland, visit larimer.org/bookatime. Appointments are available for Colorado car dealerships for Dealer Resale and Duplicate Title transactions only, with a limit of 2 transactions at each appointment.  All other transactions will require dropping off.

Lenders, Courier Service Providers, and Fleet Companies -

  • Must drop off all transactions to be processed and will not be required to make an appointment when dropping off or picking up documents in our offices. (No in-person transactions are allowed.)
    • Drop-off and pick-up areas have been established in each location. See our staff for instructions upon arrival.