Driver's License

State law requires that a person complete application and fee payment for a Colorado driver's license before completing 30 days of residency.

Colorado adult driver's licenses (available at age 21) are valid for four years; provisional driver's licenses (available at age 18) are valid for three years; and beginner's driver's licenses (available at age 16) are valid for two years.

A written examination is required of all applicants; a driving examination is required for first-time applicants and those seeking to renew revoked or expired licenses overdue by 90 days. The fee is $15.00.

Test sites are located at:

COLORADO SPRINGS
M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Closed temporarily. Please visit the office in the Chapel Hills Shopping Center.
4420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, 80918
(719) 594-8701
Full service office, reinstatements, traffic records, motorcycle drive tests by appointment (weather permitting)

COLORADO SPRINGS - CASCADE OFFICE
Centennial Hall, downtown
M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
200 S. Cascade Avenue, 80903
(719) 520-6239
Renewals of regular Colorado licenses, only

COLORADO SPRINGS
Chapel Hills Shopping Center
M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1710 Briargate Blvd.
(719) 531-5436
Full service office, reinstatements, traffic records

WIDEFIELD
M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Widefield Springs Mall - 115 Fontaine Blvd.
(719) 390-0794
Full service office, reinstatements, traffic records

Vehicle Registration

License Plates
Residents must display Colorado license plates on their vehicles before they have completed 45 days of residency. Fee based on vehicle's age, weight and taxable value. Plates may be obtained at the following locations:

1710 Briargate Blvd. - (719) 520-6240
200 S. Cascade Ave. - (719) 520-6240
Widefield Springs Mall - 115 Fontaine Blvd. - (719) 520-6240

When a car comes from another state, the owner must have a verification of the vehicle identification number, called "physical inspection of vehicle," within 45 days. Verification is available at any emissions station, police department or the main motor vehicle office, 200 S. Cascade. Special forms are available at all branch offices, but not at the police department or emissions stations. If the car is registered in another state, the El Paso County Motor Vehicle Office requires the title or current registration.

Emissions Testing
All vehicles operated within an eight-county area in Colorado including portions of El Paso County must pass an emissions test. Proof of passing the vehicle emissions test is required at time of vehicle registration. The program excludes residents of Ellicott, Calhan and Peyton. Maximum test fee is $15. For testing sites, call (719) 633-2333.

Insurance
State law requires automobile owners to carry bodily injury liability, property damage, personal injury protection (no-fault medical) and uninsured motorist liability provisions. Proof of vehicle insurance is required at time of registration.

Child Car Seat
Every child under four years old and weighing less than 40 pounds must be in an approved child car seat.

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