Sold Your Vehicle? Remove Your Plates!
When you sell a vehicle, we strongly urge you to remove your plates at the time of the sale even if the vehicle is sold to a dealer. Why? For several reasons:
- You are responsible for the use of the license plates in your name.
- Plates are assigned to you as owner; not the vehicle.
- If a parking ticket is issued to the new owner of the vehicle, as owner of the license plates you left on the vehicle, you are responsible for those tickets.
- You are responsible for any misuse of the plates.
- There is no automatic cancellation or transfer of the plates.
- You may be eligible for a credit.
Insurance Is Mandatory In Colorado!
The following will be accepted by Denver County as proof of insurance:
- Insurance Card
- Copy of Insurance Policy
- Letter from the Insurance Company, on their letterhead.
All provided proof must include a description of the vehicle including year, make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN), effective date and expiration date of the policy.
Grace Period
The State of Colorado allows for a one month grace period for renewing registrations. The grace period ends the last day of the month following the month of expiration. (Example: If your registration expires in April, your grace period ends the last business day in May)
Best Times To Conduct Motor Vehicle Business
The best time to visit one of our offices is the middle of the month, and the middle of week. You will encounter the least amount of wait time if you visit us then!
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Page revised May 6, 2010