Motor Vehicle Kiosks

Renewing at a Kiosk

Colorado MVExpress is a self-service kiosk where you can renew your vehicle registration. It’s fast and easy! The machine will provide your registration and license plate tabs on the spot. Skip the trip to the Motor Vehicle office!

Motor Vehicle Kiosk Locations in Douglas County  

Use any kiosk if you live in a participating county!
Douglas County residents may renew their license plates any Colorado MV Express kiosk in the state. Click here for a list of all Colorado locations. 

Things to know before visiting an MVExpress Kiosk:

  • If your vehicle requires an emissions test, please complete it at least two business days before using a kiosk.
  • If you have recently changed or updated your auto insurance, please wait four business days before using a kiosk.
What is a Colorado MVExpress kiosk?

Colorado MV Express is a self-service DMV kiosk that offers a fast and easy way to renew your vehicle registration. It is a blue and yellow machine with touch-screen technology that looks similar to an ATM. Simply scan the barcode on your renewal postcard or type your license plate number on the touch-screen. The machine will accept your payment and print your registration and license plate tabs on the spot!

Who can use the kiosks?

If you are a resident with a registered vehicle in a participating county, you may use any CO MV Express kiosk in the state. Participating counties include:

  • Adams
  • Arapahoe
  • Boulder
  • Broomfield
  • Chaffee
  • Clear Creek
  • Custer
  • Dolores
  • Douglas
  • Eagle
  • El Paso
  • Fremont
  • Garfield
  • Gilpin
  • Grand
  • Jefferson
  • Kit Carson
  • La Plata
  • Larimer
  • Logan
  • Mesa
  • Montezuma
  • Pueblo
  • Routt
  • Teller
  • Weld
  • Yuma

Click here to find the nearest kiosk.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, and check payments are accepted at all locations. Only one method of payment is allowed per transaction.

Will I pay a fee to use the kiosk?

In addition to your renewal cost, there is a service fee of $3.95 to renew your vehicle registration at a King Soopers kiosk location. Additionally, there is a 2.3 – 2.4% fee to pay via credit or debit card, or a $0.50 fee to pay via check. 

If you choose to renew online, there is a $1 check fee and similar credit/debit card fee. If you choose to renew inside a motor vehicle office at the counter, there is no check fee, but similar credit/debit card fees apply.

What types of license plates can be renewed at a kiosk?

If you live in a participating county, you can use a kiosk to renew personal automobiles, pickup trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, utility trailers, and camper trailers. It will NOT renew a collector, commercial fleet, dealer, government or taxi/livery vehicle; tow truck; or any disabled veteran specialty license plates.

What if I need proof of emissions?

Please wait at least two business days after getting an emissions test to renew at the kiosk. This allows time for the machine to be updated electronically by testing facilities. The kiosk cannot accept paper proof. Your renewal postcard will indicate if you need proof of emissions.

What if I need proof of auto insurance?

Please wait 2-4 days after updating your auto insurance to renew at the kiosk. This allows time for your insurance to provide updated information to our statewide vehicle registration system. The kiosk cannot accept paper proof. Your renewal postcard will indicate if you need proof of insurance.

Can the kiosk do other transactions?

No, the kiosk will only process a renewal. It cannot issue replacement tabs or change the name or address on your vehicle registration. 

Click here to change your vehicle registration address online.

Click here to request replacement tabs online.