What to Bring to the Colorado DMV

Identification documents

We're still gathering verified Colorado data on this; see the full Required Identification Documents page for the latest.

Fees

Learner permit fee

The instruction permit fee is $20, effective June 30, 2026 (it was $19). A permit issued under the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act (a Standard credential) is $23.

Source: Colorado DMV, "Colorado DMV fee adjustments and fee schedule updates for June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026" ("Learner's Permit Fee (Non-Commercial, Commercial and Motorcycle) $19.00 $20.00"); State DMV fees ("Instruction Permit (includes motorcycle) $20.00")

Knowledge test fee

The first attempt at the driving knowledge test carries no state fee. Each retest costs $11.50. Taking the test online through the @Home program adds a $5 testing fee plus a $1.50 card processing fee on every attempt, and a third-party testing business may charge its own fees.

Source: Colorado DMV, State DMV fees ("Driving Knowledge (Written) Retest (CRS 42-2-114(2)(e)) $11.50"); Colorado DMV, @Home Driving Knowledge Tests ("First attempt: Free + $5 testing fee + $1.50 credit card processing fee")

First-time license fee

The driver license fee, including a minor driver license, is $34, effective June 30, 2026 (it was $32). A Standard license issued under the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act is $36.

Source: Colorado DMV, "Colorado DMV fee adjustments and fee schedule updates for June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026" ("Driver License / Minor DL Fee 32.00 $34.00")

Retake fee

Each written-test retake at a state driver license office costs an additional $11.50 state fee (payable online or at the appointment). The online @Home test charges $5 plus a $1.50 card fee ($6.50) per attempt, plus the $11.50 state fee.

Source: Colorado DMV 'Colorado Permits and First-Time Driver License' page, 'Important Note on Retest Fees': "If you failed the written permit test before passing, you will be required to pay an additional state fee for each retest ... The retest fee is $11.50"

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