The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) submits the following 2026 Regulatory Agenda (Agenda) 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 their Agenda.
Per §2-7- 202(6), C.R.S., the Agenda must contain:
- (a) A list of new rules or revisions to existing rules that the department expects to propose in the next calendar year;
- (b) The statutory or other basis for adoption of the proposed rules;
- (c) The purpose of the proposed rules;
- (d) The contemplated schedule for adoption of the rules;
- (e) An identification and listing of persons or parties that may be affected positively or negatively by the rules.
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 Agenda 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 Agenda.
The Agenda covers Calendar Year 2026 (CY26).
| Schedule (month) | Rule Number and Title (or Description) ((ex: 1 CCR 201-1, Rule #101)) | New rule, revision, or repeal? | Statutory or other basis for adoption of rule (ex: 2-3-401, C.R.S.) | Part of Mandatory Rule Review? X if yes | Purpose (Purpose for the change, ex: legislation) | Stakeholders | Anticipated Hearing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 4 Gross Vehicle Weight Registrations | Revision | 42-1-102(17), 42-1-102(23.5), 42-1-102 (109), 42-1-201, 42-1-204, and 42-3-306 (5) C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| Mar. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 9 Depot License Plates | Revision | 42-1-204, 42-3-116, and 42-3-301, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| Mar. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 10 Obtaining Title for a Motor Vehicle Abandoned at a Motor Vehicle Repair Facility | Revision | 38-20-116, 42-1-204, 42-6-102, 42-6-104, 42-6-115(3)(a), 42-6-116, 42-6-136, 42-6- 136.5, 42-6-137, and 42-9-102, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| Mar. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 11 Emergency Vehicle Authorization | Revision | 24-4-104, 24-4-105, 42-1-102(6), 42-1- 204, 42-4-108(5), 42-4-213, and 42-4- 238, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties, First Responders | 10/1/2026 |
| Apr. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 19 Bonding for Colorado Certificate of Title | Revision | 42-6-104, 42-6-107(1)(b), 42-6-115, 42-6- 116, and 42-6-117, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| Apr. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 22 Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin - Requirements and Use | Revision | 42-6-104 and 42-6-113, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| Apr. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 24 Vehicle Electric Notifications | Revision | 42-1-204 and 42-1-236, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| May | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 35 Transporter License Plates | Revision | 42-1-204, 42-3-116(1), and 42-3-304(7) (a), C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| May | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 51 Colorado Digital License Plates | Revision | 42-3-201 and 42-3-202, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | County Offices, Colorado Department of Transportation, E-470, Colorado Department of Public Safety | 10/1/2026 |
| Mar. | 1 CCR 204-30, Rule 5 Evidence of Lawful Presence | Revision | 24-76.5-103, C.R.S. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | DMV Stakeholders, Counties | 10/1/2026 |
| Mar. | 1 CCR 204-30, Rule 17 Fees for Testing and for Issuance of Records, Licenses, Permits, and Identification Documents by the Colorado Department of Revenue | Revision | 24-4-103, 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. | X | Regulatory Agenda Review | All citizens | 10/1/2026 |
| Nov. | 1 CCR 204-10, Rule 10 Mobile Drivers License (mDL) | New | 42-2-101, 42-2-115, 42-2-302, 42-2-404 C.R.S. | Legislation HB 25-1076 | Law Enforcement Agencies, DMV Stakeholders | 4/1/2026 | |
| Nov. | 1 CCR 204-30, Rule 1 Rules for Application for a Colorado Road and Community Safety Act ID 42-2-501 CRS | Revision | C.R.S. Title 24-4-103, 24-72.1-103, 42-1- 204, and Title 42, Article 2, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 5 | Fee Structure Update | All citizens | 2/1/2026 |