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DMV Registration Renewal in Colorado: A Complete Guide for Drivers & Truck Owners

The present guide covers truckers-city-wise across Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Pueblo, Greeley, Boulder, Grand Junction, etc.-who require renewal, documentation requirements, IRP and apportioned plate renewal, renewal fees, emissions rules, and the step-by-step renewal process.

The present guide covers truckers-city-wise across Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Pueblo, Greeley, Boulder, Grand Junction, etc.-who require renewal, documentation requirements, IRP and apportioned plate renewal, renewal fees, emissions rules, and the step-by-step renewal process.

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Why Truck Owners Must Renew Colorado Registration Every Year

Keeping their DMV registration current is one major way by which trucks can keep out of expired plate penalties, citations from DOT during roadside inspections, delays in renewing IRP or apportioned plates, insurance complications, and suspension of commercial operating privileges in Colorado. Whether their truck operates locally in Commerce City, is hauling freight through Greeley or Loveland, or is running interstate out of Grand Junction, truck registration renewal has to happen on time.

Who Needs To Renew Truck Registration In Colorado?

  • Owner-operating trucks
  • Commercial trucking companies
  • Fleet managers
  • Hotshot truckers
  • IRP apportioned operators
  • In-state commercial vehicle owners
  • Tow trucks, dump trucks, box trucks, semi-trucks, and heavy vehicles

Any vehicle over 55,000 lbs must also file IRS Form 2290 (HVUT) before Colorado can renew the truck registration.

How to Renew Truck Registration
in Colorado

Truck drivers across Colorado-from Boulder to Pueblo, Castle Rock to Westminster, Longmont to Arvada-have the option to renew by three possible ways:

Renew Colorado Truck Registration Online (Fastest Method)
If all of the following requirements were met, a commercial driver is free to use the online portal to renew Colorado truck registration:
Insurance is up to date.
There is no pending emissions test (if applicable).
No citations to satisfy.
Vehicle information has not changed.
This mode applies best for truck companies or independent truckers going in and out of Denver, Aurora, Fort Collins, and some high-traffic freight areas like Commerce City.

In-Person Renewal: Colorado DMV Office
Choose this option if:
Updating some weight fees
Renewal of apportioned plates for IRP purposes
Registration of a new commercial truck
There is a hold or block on your registration
Busy cities offering commercial DMV services in person include Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Aurora, Greeley, and Grand Junction.

Renewal by Mail
Some truck owners from the less-busy areas, like Loveland, Longmont, Castle Rock, Thornton, and anywhere else in the rural counties, tend to resort to renewal by mail just to avoid any waiting time

Colorado Truck Registration Requirements

Colorado Truck Registration Requirements

  • Valid Colorado truck registration
  • Colorado license plate number
  • VIN and truck specifications
  • Current commercial auto insurance
  • Weight certification (GVWR)
  • Proof of emissions (if needed in your county)
  • IRS Form 2290 Schedule 1 for heavy vehicles
  • IRP documents (if operating interstate)

These rules are applicable whether you are based in Denver, moving loads in Pueblo, or engaged in regional freight through Boulderand Greeley.

Renew IRP (Apportioned Plates) Colorado

Trucks which cross the state lines will be required to renew IRP apportioned plates through the Colorado IRP framework.

Requirement includes:

  • Updated mileage for all jurisdictions
  • Truck weight and axle information
  • Proof of current insurance
  • HVUT Form 2290 Schedule 1
  • Payment of apportioned fees

Apportioned renewals are frequently done by Denver, Aurora, Fort Collins, Pueblo, and Grand Junction carriers.

Truck Emission Requirements in Colorado

Emission testing is required in certain Colorado counties. If your truck is registered in or travels through areas such as:

  • Denver
  • Greeley
  • Longmont
  • Lakewood
  • Thornton
  • Arvada
  • Westminster

you may be required to obtain a certificate before you can renew. Other heavy diesel vehicles may be subjected to opacity tests, depending on county and GVWR.

Colorado Truck Registration Fees

Fees usually depend on:

  • Weight (GVWR)
  • County
  • Vehicle type (strained between semi-truck, box truck, hotshot, etc.)
  • IRP/APPORTIONED status
  • Road safety and bridge fees
  • Environmental program fees

Since the commercial traffic is very high here, cities like Commerce City, Pueblo, Aurora, and Greeley tend to have higher weight-related fees.

What Causes Delay in Renewal of Truckers' Colorado Registrations?

Delays happen due to:

  • HVUT (Form 2290) not filed.
  • Missing insurance details.
  • Incomplete IRP Documentation
  • Emissions Test Fail
  • Wrong GVWR/Weight Classification.
  • Unpaid tolls or citations.

These problems are one headache for truckers anywhere, from Denver to Grand Junction, Boulder to Colorado Springs.

Things to Consider for Quick Colorado Trucks
Registration Renewal

Do emissions on time, if required.


Do not delay filing Form 2290 until the day of renewal.


Keep insurance updated in the DMV's records.

Prepare IRP documents ahead of time


Prepare IRP documents ahead of time

Truckers in such high-traffic areas as Denver, Aurora, and Fort Collins will find that bypassing long lines or processing delays will be especially beneficial. Whether you operate a single semi-truck from Denver, manage a fleet in Colorado Springs, or run freight cargo from Aurora through Greeley to Grand Junction, staying up to date with your Colorado DMV truck registration renewal is indispensable for compliance and averted costly downtime.

Register Now or File Form 2290 Online

If your truck is over 55,000 lbs, remember you must file HVUT Form 2290 first to receive your registration renewal in Colorado. You can file it online instantly and get your IRS Schedule 1 within minutes.

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