Temporary Permits & Plates

Temporary permits expire at midnight on the date shown on the temporary tag. There is no grace or extension period offered for temporary permits.

The Denver DMV will issue temporary permits to Denver Residents only. You may obtain a temporary tag from one of our DMV branch offices within 60 days of the purchase of a vehicle. The County collects applicable fees and taxes when a permit is issued.

Please be prepared to bring the following documents to one of our Denver DMV branch offices (Denver residents only):

• Owner identification (secure and verifiable) or designated power of attorney. Anyone other than a named owner must present a completed and notarized Form DR2175 Power of Attorney.
• Vehicle title must be properly assigned.
• Copy of the title to prove ownership with a bill of sale
• Valid proof of insurance for vehicle being issued temporary permit
• Proof of sales tax paid for vehicle. Taxes will be paid at DMV office if no proof is provided.

   

Note: Temporary permits expire at midnight on the date shown on the temporary permit. There is no grace or extension period offered for temporary permits.

Temporary permits issued by dealers can be issued twice. In the event of a problem with the title, lien, or other paperwork, an extension may be issued at one of Denver's DMV branch offices.

Extensions on dealer issued temporary permits

If after you have received two temporary permits from your dealer and you still need an extension on a temporary permit issued by a dealer while waiting for a Title Complete Notice to be processed, please be prepared to bring the documents below to one of our Denver DMV branch offices (Denver residents only). Temporary permits expire at midnight on the date shown on the temporary permit. There is no grace period offered for temporary permits. To get an extension on a dealer-issued temporary permit, please bring:

• Owner identification (secure and verifiable) or designated power of attorney. Anyone other than a named owner must present a completed and notarized Form DR2175 Power of Attorney.
• A letter from the bank or dealer indicating a problem with the lien or paperwork.
• A copy of the dealer paperwork.

Note: If you do not receive a Title Complete Notice or Title Receipt within 7-10 days prior to the expiration of your temporary permit, please call or visit any of our branch offices to check the status of your title paperwork

The fee for a temporary permit includes sales tax and late fees (if applicable), plus $7.66 for the temporary permit.

Additional Information

• Permits for reasons other than noted above must be discussed with DMV staff directly.
• You do need to place the temporary plate in the rear license plate spot.
• Please do not use a license plate frame with the new temporary permit as vehicle information may not be accessible