Division of Motor Vehicles 2025 Regulatory Agenda Report

CDOR DMV 2025 Regulatory Agenda Report

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) submits the following 2025 Departmental Regulatory Agenda Report (Report) in fulfillment of the statutory requirements set forth in §2-7-202(6), 2-7-203, and 24-4-103.3(4), C.R.S. Pursuant to state law, annually on November 1 executive-branch agencies must file the Report in order to provide results of the past year's rulemaking activity. Pursuant to §2-7- 202(6), C.R.S., the Report must contain:

  • (f) Commencing with departmental regulatory agendas submitted on and after November 1, 2013, a list and brief summary of all permanent and temporary rules actually adopted since the previous departmental regulatory agenda was filed. Pursuant to §24-4-103.3(4), C.R.S., the Report must contain:
  • (4) Each principal department shall include a report on the results of its mandatory review of rules as part of its departmental regulatory agenda that it submits to the staff of the legislative council for distribution to the applicable committee of reference of the general assembly as outlined in section 2-7-203, C.R.S. The Agenda is to be filed with Legislative Council Staff for distribution to committee(s) of reference, posted on CDOR’s website, and submitted to the State Library, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, and the Secretary of State for publication in the Colorado Register.

CDOR must also present its Report as part of its “SMART Act” presentation pursuant to §2-7-203(2)(a), C.R.S. CDOR works with several boards and commissions that promulgate rules; for ease of use for the consumer, those rules are included in CDOR's Report. The Report covers Calendar Year 2025 (CY25). Rules that will be completed after November 1, 2025, are marked as "ongoing" or "in progress".

Results of Activity Included in Last Regulatory Agenda(2025) (Rule Review items in the next section below)
Rule Number (ex: 1 CCR 201-1, Rule #101)Rule Title (or Brief Description)New rule, revision, or repeal?Statutory or other basis for adoption of rulePurpose (For the change, ex: legislation)StakeholdersStatusAdoption Date (if applicable)Comments
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 1Rules for Application for a Colorado Road and Community Safety Act ID 42-2-501 CRSRevisionC.R.S. Title 24-4-103, 24-72.1-103, 42-1- 204, and Title 42, Article 2, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 5Legislation, SB24-182All citizensAdopted3/31/2025 
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 17Horseless CarriageRevision42-1-204 and 42-12-301, C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, CountiesNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 20License Plate RetirementRevision42-1-204, 42-3-207, 42-3-212(7), 42-3- 214(7), 42-3-221(6), 42-3-222(6), 42-3- 223(6), 42-3-224(2)(a), 42-3-225(2)(b), 42-3-226(2)(a), 42-3-227(6), 42-3-228(6), 42-3-229(2)(a), 42-3-230(6), 42-3-231(6) (a), 42-3-232(6)(a), 42-3-233(6), 42-3-234 (6)(a), 42-3-237(6), 42-3-238(2)(a), 42-3- 239(2)(a), 42-3-240(2)(a), 42-3-241(2)(a), 42-3-242(2)(a), 42-3-243(2)(a), 42-3-244 (2)(a), 42-3-245(2)(a), 42-3-246(2)(a), 42-3-247(2)(a), 42-3-248(2)(a), 42-3-249 (2)(a), 42-3-250(2)(a), 42-3-251(2)(a), and 42-3-252(3)(a), C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, CountiesNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 23Special Mobile Machinery RentalsRevision42-1-204 and 42-3-107(16), C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, SMM Vendors, CountiesOngoing Hearing scheduled for November 6, 2025
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 32Special License Plate FeeRevision42-1-204, 42-3-114, 42-3-201, 42-3-202, 42-3-207, 42-3-208, 42-3-211 to 42-3- 218, 42-3-221 to 42-3-234, 42-3-237 to 42-3-254 and 42-3-312, C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, CountiesNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 38Year of Manufacturer License PlatesRevision42-1-204, 42-3-103, 42-3-201 through 42- 3-207, and 42-12-301 through 42-12-302, C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, CountiesNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 40Low-Power ScooterRevision42-1-102(48.5), 42-1-204, 42-2-103(2), 42-3-105(1)(d), 42-3-105(2), 42-3-105(4), 42-3-301, 42-3-311, and 42-3-304(18)(d), C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, CountiesOngoing Hearing completed September 5, 2025. Rule is pending adoption.
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 41Permanent Disposal of a License Plate or ProductRevision42-1-204 and 42-3-201(6), C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, CountiesOngoing Hearing scheduled for October 30, 2025
1 CCR 204-30 Rule 4Rules for a Disability Symbol to be Placed on a Driver License, Identification Card or Identification DocumentRevision12-240-107; 12-240-113; 12-245-101 et seq.; and 12-255-111; 24-4-103; 24-72.1- 102(5); 42-1-204; 42-2-107; 42-2-113; 42- 2-114; 42-2-302; 42-2-303 C.R.S. This regulation applies to documents issued under Title 42, Article 2, Parts 1, 3, and 5.Regulatory Agenda ReviewDMV Stakeholders, CountiesNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 9Motorcycle Rules and Regulations for RST Organizations and RST TestersRevision24-4-103; 24-4-104; 42-1-102(43.5); 42-1- 102(55); 42-1-102(58); 42-1-204; 42-2- 103; 42-2-106 and 42-2-111; 42-4-1502, C.R.S. (2016)Regulatory Agenda ReviewRST Tester, DMV StakeholdersNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 11Interlock-Restricted LicensesRevision24-4-103, 42-1-204, and 42-2-132.5, C.R. S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewInterlock-Vendors, DMV StakeholdersNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 13Rules for Access To and Use of Images and Image Comparison TechnologyRevision42-2-114(1)(a)(IV) and (V), C.R.S.Regulatory Agenda ReviewLaw Enforcement, DMV StakeholdersNot Adopted Reviewed, no changes needed
Unplanned Rulemaking - Not Part of Regulatory Agenda or Mandatory Rules Review
Rule Number (ex: 1 CCR 201-1, Rule #101)Rule Title (or Brief Description)New rule, revision, or repeal?Statutory or other basis for adoption of rulePurposeStakeholdersStatusAdoption Date (if applicable)Comments (optional)
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 1Rules for Application for a Colorado Road and Community Safety Act ID 42-2-501 CRSRevisionC.R.S. Title 24-4-103, 24-72.1-103, 42-1- 204, and Title 42, Article 2, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 5Emergency Rule, fee changeAll citizensAdopted6/17/2025Fee change in place as of 6/30/2025
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 17Fees for Testing and for Issuance of Records, Licenses, Permits, and Identification Documents by the Colorado Department of RevenueRevision24-4-103, 24-72.1-103, 42-1-206 (2), 42- 2-107, 42-2-114, 42-2-114.5, 42-2-117, 42-2-118, 42-2-127.7, 42-2-133, 42-2- 306, and 42-2-406, C.R.S.Emergency Rule, fee changeAll citizensAdopted6/17/2025Fee change in place as of 6/30/2026
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 1Rules for Application for a Colorado Road and Community Safety Act ID 42-2-501 CRSRevisionC.R.S. Title 24-4-103, 24-72.1-103, 42-1- 204, and Title 42, Article 2, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 5Fee change. Promulgation to cauterize the Emergency Rule.All citizensAdopted8/14/2025 
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 17Fees for Testing and for Issuance of Records, Licenses, Permits, and Identification Documents by the Colorado Department of RevenueRevision24-4-103, 24-72.1-103, 42-1-206 (2), 42- 2-107, 42-2-114, 42-2-114.5, 42-2-117, 42-2-118, 42-2-127.7, 42-2-133, 42-2- 306, and 42-2-406, C.R.S.Fee change. Promulgation to cauterize the Emergency Rule.All citizensAdopted8/14/2025 
1 CCR 204-10, Rule 34Dealer Issued Temporary Registration PermitsRevision2-4-108(2), 42-1-204 and 42-3-203(3)(b), C.R.S.Updates neededDMV Employees, CO Drivers, County Offices, Licensed DealersOngoing Rule in workshop
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 8Rules and Regulations for the Class R Driver Testing and Education ProgramRevision24-4-103, 104 and 105; 42-1-102 (43.5); 42-1-204; 42-1-211; 42-1-222; 42-2- 105.5; 42-2-106; 42-2-111; 42-2-601, 602, 603, and 604, C.R.S.HB25-1076Third Party Testing Agencies, General PublicOngoing Rule in workshop
1 CCR 204-30, Rule 3Driver License Re-Examination / Medical ExaminationRevision42-2-111, 42-2-112, and 42-2-104, C.R.SHB25-1076Medical Professionals, DMV StakeholdersOngoing Rule in workshop