Motor Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Personalized Plates
Does a dash, space or period count as a character on a personalized plate?
Yes. Spaces, dashes, and
periods do count as characters. They do not, however, change the plate configuration.
For example: if plate [ABC] is taken, then plates [A B C], [A-B-C] and [A.B.C.]
are also taken.
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What happens after my choice
for a personalized plate has been approved?
When your choice is approved,
you will receive a Billing Notice requesting payment of the appropriate fee
within 21 days. After payment is received, a receipt/informational letter will
be sent to you.
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After I receive notification
that my plates have been approved, how long is the waiting period before I can
pick them up?
After you receive approval, you
will receive a Billing Notice requesting payment of the appropriate fees within
twenty-one (21) days. After receipt of payment, for residents of Denver County,
your plates are manufactured and sent to Denver Motor Vehicle. This process
takes approximately two to three months. Upon receipt of the plates, Denver
Motor Vehicle will notify you by mail that your plates are available for pick up.
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Where do I pick up my
personalized plates when they are available?
Upon receipt of the plates,
Denver Motor Vehicle will send you a letter indicating your plates have been manufactured. The letter provides a
telephone number for you to call so that you may notify which Denver Motor Vehicle branch office you wish to have us send your plates to for pick up.
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How much time do I have to pick up my personalized plates after I receive notification that they have been manufactured?
Denver Motor Vehicle will hold your personalized plates for twelve months from the time of payment. After that time, your
plates will be returned to the State of Colorado Motor Vehicle Business Group to be destroyed.
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Can I change my mind after
sending the payment for personalized plates to the State of Colorado Motor
Vehicle Business Group?
Yes. You will not be able to
get a refund for your personalized plate fees, however. You will have to reapply with new fees if you want a different personalized plate configuration.
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What if I change my address?
Notify the nearest Denver Motor Vehicle office and the Colorado Motor Vehicle Registration Section. Failure to notify all agencies, may cause a delay or cancellation of the plates.
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