Out-of-State Transfer - Minor

16 years – 17 years and you are an out-of-state instruction permit holder

You are permitted ONE drive test on your out-of-state permit if the requirements listed below have been met
If the drive test is failed, the applicant must obtain a Colorado permit and follow the Colorado requirements listed below before taking another drive test

Requirements

You must schedule a DRIVE TEST appointment in a driver license office or complete a drive skills test with an approved driver education school
Per Colorado Statute 42-2-104:
- You must be at least 16 years old
- You must hold a valid permit for at least 12 months
- You must complete Drive Log Requirements
- If younger than 16.5 years old, you must meet the six hours of Behind-The Wheel (BTW) Training requirement. Out-of-state forms may be accepted if issued from a state jurisdiction
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany you when visiting the driver license office who can sign the Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship form

Bring the following to the driver license office:

Your valid out-of-state instruction permit
Identification documents
Proof of your Social Security number
Proof of current physical Colorado address documents
Your drive test completion form from driving school, if applicable
Applicable fee

Age 18 years – 21 years? Your out-of-state permit will not transfer to Colorado

You are required to purchase a new permit and can then take the drive skills test
You must schedule a DRIVE TEST appointment in a driver license office or complete a drive skills test with an approved driver education school

Bring the following to the driver license office:

Your valid out-of-state instruction permit
Identification documents
Proof of your Social Security number
Proof of current physical Colorado address documents
Applicable fee

16 years - 21 years driver license

You may transfer your valid, out-of-state minor driver license to Colorado. It will be used for identification purposes and to waive testing requirements. Per Colorado Revised Statute 24-60-1106, the license you previously held will be voided (it will be marked with a single hole punch in the upper right corner). If you do not have your out-of-state driver license, you may provide a motor vehicle record from your previous state of residence to waive the written exam and drive skills tests, but you are still required to meet identity requirements.

When visiting a driver license office, please bring the following:

Your valid out of state driver license. If it does not display your full legal name (i.e. middle name spelled out), please bring your certified original state or county issued birth certificate, U.S. passport (if applicable), or military ID (if applicable) to confirm your middle name. See list of acceptable identification documents.
If you are under the age of 18, an Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship (DR2460) must be signed by your parent/legal guardian in front of a driver license employee or notary public.
Proof of your Social Security number
Proof of current physical Colorado address documents
Applicable fee

For additional information, call 303-205-5600