How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Colorado

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Visit the Colorado Department of Revenue website at www.colorado.gov/revenue.

   Make sure all names appear exactly as they are written on the vehicle registration. , Include the county in which you reside.
   
   Note that post office boxes are not to be entered in the space provided for your legal address. , Some plate designs are not available for all vehicle types. , List your choices in order of preference, as you will be issued the first available choice. ,,, Do not send payment of any fees when mailing the application. , Personalized plates are ordered only after payment is received. ,
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   Step 2: Click on the Motor Vehicle box in the center of the page.

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   Step 3: Choose "License Plates

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   Step 4: " and then "Personalized Plates."

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   Step 5: Select the Personalized License Plate Application link to open the .pdf file.

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   Step 6: Fill out the form online

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   Step 7: or print a blank form and enter the required information.

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   Step 8: List yourself and all other owners

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   Step 9: if applicable

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    Step 10: of the vehicle and a daytime telephone number for each owner.

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    Step 11: Add your legal address and

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    Step 12: if applicable

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    Step 13: a mailing address.

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    Step 14: Check your vehicle type below the plate design you are choosing.

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    Step 15: Enter up to 5 choices for your personalized license plate in the character boxes provided.

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    Step 16: Explain the meaning of each personalized license plate entry in the space provided beside each choice.

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    Step 17: Sign and date the application.

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    Step 18: Mail the completed application to Department of Revenue

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    Step 19: Motor Vehicle Registration

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    Step 20: Denver

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    Step 21: CO 80261-0016.

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    Step 22: Remit payment of fees after receiving written notification from your county clerk office.

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    Step 23: Pick up your personalized license plate from your county clerk office upon receipt of a letter notifying you that your plates are ready.

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