You must obtain a driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident. If you have resided in Colorado for 60 days, you are automatically considered a resident. Also if you have bought a home or business, have accepted employment, or have registered to vote.

Cost of a normal license is $15.60. For a motorcycle license it will cost a dollar more. For a commercial license it's $25.60, this is only if you're switching over. If you're starting from scratch, meaning you have not had a license before, the prices are more for the commercial licenses.

New residents must apply for a Colorado title and registration for your vehicle immediately after establishing Colorado residency. You will need to apply at the county Motor Vehicle Office in the county where you reside. The following documents are required:

1. Your out-of-state title or current out of state registration.

2. If you live in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Pitkin or Weld counties, you must show proof of a Colorado vehicle emissions test.

3. A vehicle identification verification form (DR 2087) completed by a law enforcement officer, a licensed Colorado motor vehicle dealer or a licensed Colorado emissions testing station.

4. A current and accurate odometer reading.

5. Proof of vehicle insurance coverage (insurance card, copy of insurance policy or letter from your insurance company on the company's letterhead paper).

6. If a lien exits on an out-of-state title, the lien holder's name and address must be provided if not shown on the out-of-state title or registration.

Once you arrive at the county Motor Vehicle office, you will need to pay the title and
registration fees. For out-of-state vehicles the car must have a vin inspection. This can be done at the Motor Vehicle Registration office. Your Colorado title will be mailed to you if there are
no liens filed against the vehicle. If there is a lien, the title will be mailed to the lien holder.
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. For more information check the DMV site www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdps/driv_reg.htm

Getting plates and tags:

Tag cost is based on different factors of the vehicle which include: the year the vehicle was made, the kind of vehicle it is, the weight of the vehicle, how much you paid for the vehicle, where you bought the vehicle, and how long ago you bought it. Bayfield office: 455 East Colorado Dr. Du-rango office: 305 South Comino del Rio. This information was taken from the DMV internet site:

www.revenue.state.co.us/mv_dir/wrap.asp?incl=dlolist

Important driving laws:

DUI - Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal if the blood alcohol content is 0.08 or greater. Don't drink and drive. SAFTEY BELT – Everyone sitting in the front seats are required to wear their belts, and children between 4 and 16 or are over 40 lbs are required to wear a safety belt at all times.