Renewing your registration is easy and convenient with 5 contact-free options to work around your schedule.

Please note: We do not offer in-person renewal services at any of our offices. Renewals must be completed via phone, online, at a kiosk, by mail or with a document drop box.

Registering a vehicle for the first time? Please visit the Motor Vehicle Registration page. The information below is for renewals only.

Online

• Visit the State's the Renew a Vehicle Registration page.
• Have your license plate number and the last eight (8) digits of your VIN ready.
• If your vehicle just passed an emissions test, you may renew online within 24-48 hours of your successful test.
• Note: This service is unavailable if your renewal postcard states you must provide proof of insurance.

Self-Serve Kiosk

• Go to comvexpress.com to find a location near you, see FAQs and more.
• Have your license plate number and the last eight (8) digits of your VIN ready.
• Bring your renewal postcard, or your license plate number and the last eight (8) digits of your VIN.
• Proof of Insurance: This service is unavailable if your renewal postcard states you must provide proof of insurance. Please wait 2-4 days after updating your insurance with your provider to allow time for your insurance to provide updated information to the statewide registration system.
• Proof of Emissions: Kiosks cannot accept paper proof of emissions. If your vehicle just passed an emissions test, please wait two (2) business days for the statewide system to update.
• Fees: Kiosks within a DMV office charge a $3.00 service fee; other locations (i.e. grocery stores) charge $3.95. Additionally, there is a 2.3-2.4% fee to use a credit/debit card and a $.50 fee to use a check.

Phone

• Call 303-795-4500
• You will need:
  • License plate number.
  • The last eight (8) digits of your VIN.
  • Valid credit/debit card.
• Proof of Insurance: If your renewal postcard states you need to provide proof of insurance, please call to discuss your options.
• Proof of Emissions: You may renew by phone within 24-48 hours of passing emissions.

Drop Box

• Find a location at one of our offices. Boxes are open 24/7.
• Address an envelope to “Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder: Motor Vehicle.” 
• Include:
  • Name, phone number and email address (if applicable).
  • Proof of Insurance.
  • The last eight (8) digits of your VIN.
  • License plate number.
  • Renewal postcard (optional).
  • A check or money order only (no cash!) made out to: “Arapahoe County Motor Vehicle”.
  • Proof of Emissions: If indicated on your renewal postcard, provide proof of emissions.

Mail

Address your envelope to:

• Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder: Motor Vehicle
  PO Box 9011
  Littleton, CO 80160-9011
• Include:
  • Name, phone number and email address (if applicable).
  • Proof of Insurance.
  • The last eight (8) digits of your VIN.
  • License plate number.
  • Renewal postcard (optional).
  • Check or money order only (no cash!) made out to: “Arapahoe County Motor Vehicle”.
• Remember to seal the envelope and include postage.
• Renewal documents and decals will be mailed to you. Please allow 14-15 business days to complete the transaction.

Failed Emissions?

You may be eligible for for a waiver. Apply for an Emissions Waiver.