# 1 CCR 204-10: VEHICLE SERVICES SECTION > Colorado · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_204_10 ## Section - **Citation:** 1 CCR 204-10 - **Heading:** VEHICLE SERVICES SECTION - **Jurisdiction:** Colorado - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Colorado Regulations / 200 Department of Revenue / 204 Division of Motor Vehicles / 1 CCR 204-10 ## Text ______________________________________________________________________ RULE 1. TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE PLATES Basis: This rule is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-102(24.5), 42-1- 102(41.5), 42-1-204, 42-3-220, 42-3-301, 42-4-110, and 42-4-242, C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for the issuance of Temporary Special Event License Plates and for the issuance and use of Temporary Special Event License Plates for Autonomous Vehicles. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Autonomous Vehicle” means a vehicle with an automated driving system as defined in section 42-1-102(7.7), C.R.S. 1.2 “Temporary Special Event” means a social gathering or activity that is temporary in nature, not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days in any 12-month period, that may be a one-time or an annual event having a limited or specific function, application, or scope. a. An applicant that has been authorized to operate an Autonomous Vehicle for demonstration or testing purposes as a Temporary Special Event may operate the Autonomous Vehicle in a Temporary Special Event status for a period greater than sixty (60) calendar days but not to exceed 12-months. 1.3 “Temporary Special Event License Plate” means a temporary special license plate valid for a limited time that is issued to a person or group of people in connection with a Special Event, as it is defined in section 42-1-102(102.7), C.R.S. “Temporary Special Event License Plate” does not mean a special plate for the purposes of section 42-3-207, C.R.S., Group Special License Plates issued pursuant to section 42-3-208, C.R.S, Alumni License Plates issued pursuant to section 42-3-214, C.R.S, or Distinctive Special License Plates as defined in section 42-13-102(24.5), C.R.S. Code of Colorado Regulations Secretary of State State of Colorado CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles he purposes of section 42-3-207, C.R.S., Group Special License Plates issued pursuant to section 42-3-208, C.R.S, Alumni License Plates issued pursuant to section 42-3-214, C.R.S, or Distinctive Special License Plates as defined in section 42-13-102(24.5), C.R.S. Code of Colorado Regulations Secretary of State State of Colorado CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 2 2.0 Application Process 2.1 Upon request the Department will provide an information packet which shall include: procedures for requesting a Temporary Special Event License Plate, guidelines for design criteria, guidelines for sales tax computation, a copy of the rules, and procedures outlining the Temporary Special Event License Plate process. 2.2 The Department will accept an application for a Temporary Special Event License Plate as completed by the requesting person or group of people, otherwise known as “applicant”. a. The application for an Autonomous Vehicle that will be operating as a Temporary Special Event for the purposes of demonstrations or testing will be the same as the application process for all other Temporary Special Events with the exception that the Temporary Special Event License Plate designed for Autonomous Vehicle demonstration and testing will not be customized for the Temporary Special Event and will be designed solely by the Department. 3.0 Requirements and Process for Temporary Special Event License Plates 3.1 The Department may issue a Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) to an applicant for vehicles or Autonomous Vehicles that meet the criteria in section 42- 3-220(1), C.R.S., and will be operated for demonstration and testing purposes in connection with a Temporary Special Event. 3.2 An application for a Temporary Special Event License Plate should be completed and submitted to the Department at least ninety (90) days prior to the start of the Temporary Special Event. Only applications on forms provided by the Department will be accepted n section 42- 3-220(1), C.R.S., and will be operated for demonstration and testing purposes in connection with a Temporary Special Event. 3.2 An application for a Temporary Special Event License Plate should be completed and submitted to the Department at least ninety (90) days prior to the start of the Temporary Special Event. Only applications on forms provided by the Department will be accepted. Temporary Special Event application fees shall be mailed directly to and be made payable to the Department of Revenue. A Temporary Special Event License Plate design fee shall be mailed directly to and be made payable to Colorado Correctional Industries. 3.3 A Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) will be issued only by the Department and are only valid when accompanied by a Letter of Authorization for Use of Temporary Special Event License Plates as issued by the Department for the dates and times as authorized in the letter. Each Temporary Special Event License Plate used for the Temporary Special Event shall have the associated Letter of Authorization present at all times that the Temporary Special Event License Plate is displayed on the vehicle. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 3 3.4 A Temporary Special Event License Plate is issued only for the time period specifically stated on the Letter of Authorization. If the Temporary Special Event is held annually, an application must be submitted each subsequent year. 3.5 A previously issued Temporary Special Event License Plate may be authorized for subsequent use upon request by the applicant provided the plate is still legible and not damaged. If the request is approved by the Department, a new letter of authorization will be provided to the applicant. No additional fees will be collected. The organization must comply with all other requirements equent year. 3.5 A previously issued Temporary Special Event License Plate may be authorized for subsequent use upon request by the applicant provided the plate is still legible and not damaged. If the request is approved by the Department, a new letter of authorization will be provided to the applicant. No additional fees will be collected. The organization must comply with all other requirements. 3.6 An applicant must pay the material fee required in section 42-3-301, C.R.S., and the Temporary Special Event application fee required in section 42-3-220, C.R.S., for each Temporary Special Event License Plate requested. Payment of the fees must be received by the Department prior to shipment of the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s). 3.7 A Temporary Special Event applicant may request that the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) be mailed to them. The Department will not incur any mailing costs and the applicant must prepay for shipping the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s). 3.8 A Temporary Special Event License Plate must be designed within the formats established by the Department. The Department shall have final approval authority of the design and reserves the right to: a. Deny any application request of which the design may be considered offensive to good taste and decency or is misleading. b. Make any necessary adjustments to the plate design to make it compatible with License Plate Designs considered acceptable to Law Enforcement, Tolling Authorities, etc. 3.9 The Department will work directly with the applicant unless the applicant has designated a specific agent for the purpose of obtaining a Temporary Special Event License Plate. Designation of specific agent must be provided to the Department in writing by the applicant. 3.10 It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the vehicle(s) displaying a Temporary Special Event License Plate is maintained in a roadworthy condition. a he applicant unless the applicant has designated a specific agent for the purpose of obtaining a Temporary Special Event License Plate. Designation of specific agent must be provided to the Department in writing by the applicant. 3.10 It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the vehicle(s) displaying a Temporary Special Event License Plate is maintained in a roadworthy condition. a. With the exception of an Autonomous Vehicle, a vehicle displaying a Temporary Special Event License Plate must have the vehicle’s’ original issued license plate and registration receipt maintained within the vehicle any time the Temporary Special Event License Plate is displayed on the vehicle. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 4 b A vehicle that is donated by a dealer for use in the Temporary Special Event that is not currently registered must maintain within the vehicle proof of submittal of use tax paid by the donating dealership on the DR0100A Retail Sales Tax Return for Occasional Sales form any time the Temporary Special Event License Plate is displayed on the vehicle. c. The Temporary Special Event License Plate must be affixed and displayed on the vehicle pursuant to section 42-3-202,. C.R.S., except that a Temporary Special Event License Plate will not be issued or be required to display a year and month validation tab. 3.11 Sample plates of the finished design will not be provided unless specifically requested. Upon request, the current material fee pursuant to section 42-3-301, C.R.S., per single plate will be charged to cover the materials used to produce the sample plate. 3.12 Upon expiration of the Temporary Special Event, the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) must be removed from all motor vehicles and becomes the property of the applicant. a. A Temporary Special Event Plate(s) issued to an Autonomous Vehicle must be returned to the Department upon the expiration of the demonstration or testing Temporary Special Event ials used to produce the sample plate. 3.12 Upon expiration of the Temporary Special Event, the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) must be removed from all motor vehicles and becomes the property of the applicant. a. A Temporary Special Event Plate(s) issued to an Autonomous Vehicle must be returned to the Department upon the expiration of the demonstration or testing Temporary Special Event. 3.13 A Temporary Special Event License Plate may only be displayed on vehicles during the approved Temporary Special Event dates as listed on the Department’s authorization letter. Requests for adjustments to the Temporary Special Event dates must be made to the Department in writing at least one week prior to the start of the newly requested date(s). 3.14 The Department will provide the letter of authorization, sample copies of the authorized Temporary Special Event License Plate, the completed application, vehicle information, and the Temporary Special Event applicant’s contact information to the local law enforcement agencies for which the Temporary Special Event is being held. This notification will provide verification that the use of the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) has been approved and authorized by the Department within the dates specified. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 5 3.15 A lost or stolen Temporary Special Event License Plate must be reported within seventy-two (72) hours to the Department and to local law enforcement by the applicant. A replacement plate will be subject to the required material fee pursuant to section 42-3-301, C.R.S., Remanufacture and replacement of a Temporary Special Event License Plate will not be authorized until incident report paperwork from law enforcement is provided, including a DR2283 Lost or Stolen License Plate/Permit Affidavit, to the Department, by the applicant, stating the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) were lost or stolen he required material fee pursuant to section 42-3-301, C.R.S., Remanufacture and replacement of a Temporary Special Event License Plate will not be authorized until incident report paperwork from law enforcement is provided, including a DR2283 Lost or Stolen License Plate/Permit Affidavit, to the Department, by the applicant, stating the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) were lost or stolen. NOTE: Lost or stolen configurations will be replaced with new and unique configurations. 3.16 A dealership or manufacturer must report and make a tax return and payment to the Department of Revenue, Taxation Division using DR0100A Retail Sales Tax Return for Occasional Sales form for sales tax on a taxable amount as determined by completion of the DR0100A for each vehicle that is donated for use and display of the Temporary Special Event License Plate. The Temporary Special Event applicant shall retain all proof of payment of the tax for compliance purposes and the Department shall not be required to validate proof of payment of the tax in order to authorize the Temporary Special Event. 4.0 Denied Applications and/or Revoked Temporary Special Event License Plates 4.1 The Department reserves the right to deny any application for a Temporary Special Event License Plate and may revoke the use of a Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) that is in violation of section 42-3-220, C.R.S., and/or this rule. The applicant must return all Temporary Special Event License Plates for the Temporary Special Event to the Department for destruction within ten (10) days of notification that the license plate(s) is revoked. 4.2 If an applicant has been denied a Temporary Special Event License Plate or has had a Temporary Special Event License Plate revoked, the applicant may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after a notice of denial is issued ial Event License Plates for the Temporary Special Event to the Department for destruction within ten (10) days of notification that the license plate(s) is revoked. 4.2 If an applicant has been denied a Temporary Special Event License Plate or has had a Temporary Special Event License Plate revoked, the applicant may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after a notice of denial is issued. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Section, via email at dor_regulatoryhearings@state.co.us or by mail at PO Box 17087, Denver, CO 80217-0087. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 6 4.3 The hearing shall be held virtually at the Department of Revenue, Hearing Section. The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the Executive Director, pursuant to the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act. The Department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the applicant requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department. RULE 2. ESTABLISHING VEHICLE REGISTRATION PERIOD Basis: This rule is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-204, 42-3-102, 42- 3-103, 42-3-104, 42-3-106, 42-3-107, 42-3-112, 42-3-114, 42-3-115, 42-3-116, 42-3- 201, 42-3-202, 42-3-203, 42-3-211, 42-3-301, 42-3-304, 42-3-306, 43-4-506(1)(k), 43-4- 804(1)(a)(I), 43-4-805(5)(g)(I), 42-12-301, and 42-12-401 C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish vehicle registration periods and methods of assessing taxes and fees. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Registration Expiration Date” means the expiration of the applicable registration period required in sections 42-3-102, 42-3-114, 42-12-301, and 42-12-401, C.R.S 42-3-306, 43-4-506(1)(k), 43-4- 804(1)(a)(I), 43-4-805(5)(g)(I), 42-12-301, and 42-12-401 C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish vehicle registration periods and methods of assessing taxes and fees. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Registration Expiration Date” means the expiration of the applicable registration period required in sections 42-3-102, 42-3-114, 42-12-301, and 42-12-401, C.R.S. 1.2 “Validation Tabs” means devices issued by the Department pursuant to section 42-3-201, C.R.S., that are affixed to a license plate pursuant to section 42-3-202, C.R.S. One Validation Tab will indicate the year of the Registration Expiration Date and one Validation Tab will indicate the month of the Registration Expiration Date. 2.0 Evidence of Vehicle Registration Period 2.1 Evidence of a vehicle registration period is provided by the issuance of a license plate with Validation Tabs affixed to it and the Registration Expiration Date printed on the registration receipt. For vehicles not required to display Validation Tabs in accordance with section 42-3-201(7), C.R.S., the Registration Expiration Date is printed on the registration receipt. 2.2 The Department will issue Validation Tabs for each license plate required to display Validation Tabs. Validation Tabs must be displayed on the license plate pursuant to section 42-3-202(1)(b), C.R.S. 2.3 A vehicle must display two license plates unless exempted pursuant to sections 42-3-201(1)(a)(I) and (II), C.R.S., and must be replaced when damaged, rendered unreadable, or when lost or stolen. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles uired to display Validation Tabs. Validation Tabs must be displayed on the license plate pursuant to section 42-3-202(1)(b), C.R.S. 2.3 A vehicle must display two license plates unless exempted pursuant to sections 42-3-201(1)(a)(I) and (II), C.R.S., and must be replaced when damaged, rendered unreadable, or when lost or stolen. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 7 3.0 Procedure to Establish Registration Period and Method for Assessment of Fees and Taxes 3.1 A vehicle’s registration period is established when the vehicle owner applies to register the vehicle in Colorado. 3.2 A vehicle not previously registered in Colorado will be registered by vehicle class for the period required by section 42-3-102, C.R.S. The Registration Expiration Date will be the last day of the month at the end of each registration period. 3.3 Specific ownership tax will be determined in accordance with sections 42-3-106 and 42-3-107, C.R.S. Registration fees will be determined in accordance with Title 42, articles 1, 3, and 12, and sections 43-4-506(1)(k), 43-4-804(1)(a)(I), and 43-4-805(5)(g)(I) C.R.S., and will be assessed and collected for each registration period. Registration fees and specific ownership tax can not be exempted unless specifically exempted pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes. 3.4 Specific ownership taxes will be collected for the period the vehicle was owned and located in Colorado, or when Colorado residency of the vehicle owner is established. Consideration may be given for registrations that require bonds, affidavits, court orders, or as determined by the Department. 3.5 Registration fees will be collected for the appropriate registration period. a. A vehicle’s registration expires on the last day of the month as indicated on the registration receipt and Validation Tabs o, or when Colorado residency of the vehicle owner is established. Consideration may be given for registrations that require bonds, affidavits, court orders, or as determined by the Department. 3.5 Registration fees will be collected for the appropriate registration period. a. A vehicle’s registration expires on the last day of the month as indicated on the registration receipt and Validation Tabs. All registrations will be evidenced by the issuance of license plate(s), a registration receipt, and Validation Tabs, except for those vehicles exempted from the Validation Tab requirement pursuant to section 42-3-201(7), C.R.S. b. So long as a vehicle’s registration renewal submission is received on or before the last day of the month following the month of expiration pursuant to section 42-3-114, C.R.S., the registration will be renewed for the appropriate registration period following the previous registration period. Specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be calculated and collected for the appropriate registration period. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 8 c. A vehicle’s registration renewal submission received after the last day of the month following the month of expiration will be processed as a renewal following the previous registration period. The specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be collected for the registration period for that class of vehicle. In addition, specific ownership taxes will be collected for the period the person registering the vehicle was the owner from the date of expiration of the previous registration to the beginning of the registration period in addition to any late fees and prorated taxes and fees pursuant to section 42-3-112, C.R.S. d. A vehicle registration application not received within twelve months of the Registration Expiration Date will be processed as a new registration. The specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be collected for the registration period for that class of vehicle ginning of the registration period in addition to any late fees and prorated taxes and fees pursuant to section 42-3-112, C.R.S. d. A vehicle registration application not received within twelve months of the Registration Expiration Date will be processed as a new registration. The specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be collected for the registration period for that class of vehicle. In addition, specific ownership taxes will be collected for the period beginning on the date of expiration of the previous registration and ending on the date registration is renewed, plus any late fee and prorated taxes and fees imposed pursuant to section 42-3-112, C.R.S. e. If a license plate is transferred, the new registration will be issued to correspond with the appropriate registration period beginning with the month of application to transfer the license plates to the vehicle. Specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be collected the month following the month of purchase or the month following the date the vehicle was acquired by the owner and for the registration period for that class of vehicle. Credits will be given in accordance with section 42-3-107(25), C.R.S., as determined by the Department, for fees and any specific ownership taxes previously paid which remain on the vehicle’s previous registration period. 4.0 Exceptions to Registration Periods 4.1 A vehicle issued personalized plates pursuant to section 42-3-211, C.R.S, will have a registration period that expires on the same date the registration for the previously issued plates was set to expire, and have period of registration in accordance with section 42-3-102, C.R.S., from that point forward. 4.2 A vehicle issued horseless carriage license plates will have a five-year registration period pursuant to section 42-12-301(3)(a), C.R.S. 4.3 A vehicle issued collector license plates will have a five-year registration period beginning on the date of registration of the vehicle pursuant to section 42-12-401, C.R.S. gistration in accordance with section 42-3-102, C.R.S., from that point forward. 4.2 A vehicle issued horseless carriage license plates will have a five-year registration period pursuant to section 42-12-301(3)(a), C.R.S. 4.3 A vehicle issued collector license plates will have a five-year registration period beginning on the date of registration of the vehicle pursuant to section 42-12-401, C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 9 4.4 Pursuant to section 42-3-102(3)(a), C.R.S., the Department may register a vehicle that is not registered under the international registration plan at intervals of less than one year upon payment of the appropriate registration fees and specific ownership tax in order to allow the owner of more than one vehicle to provide for the owner’s vehicle registrations to expire simultaneously. The owner is permitted to select an expiration month which coincides with a current registered vehicle in the owner’s name. Vehicles previously registered in intervals of less than one year will be renewed for registration periods as provided in section 42-3-102, C.R.S., and this rule. 4.5 Pursuant to section 42-3-102(1)(b)(I), C.R.S., utility trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds may be registered in five-year intervals upon payment of five-year registration fees and five-year specific ownership tax. A five-year registration period is optional and shall not be required. The five-year registration period shall be evidenced with a standard trailer regular license plate with a five-year Validation Tab. RULE 3. [Repealed eff. 09/14/2015] RULE 4. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT REGISTRATIONS Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 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. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish the information to be maintained for vehicles subject to gross vehicle weight registration fees and to clarify the standards for calculating registration fees 2015] RULE 4. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT REGISTRATIONS Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 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. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish the information to be maintained for vehicles subject to gross vehicle weight registration fees and to clarify the standards for calculating registration fees. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “GVW Vehicle” means a truck or truck tractor subject to annual registration fees based on declared gross vehicle weight pursuant to section 42-3-306(5)(b), C.R.S. 1.2 “Mileage History” means those miles traveled by a GVW vehicle during the Registration Period Mileage Cycle. 1.3 “Registration Period Mileage Cycle” means the twelve-month period immediately preceding the expiration date of a GVW vehicle registration. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 10 2.0 Registration Fee Calculation 2.1 GVW Vehicle Used in the Operations of a Common or Contract Carrier for Hire. For purposes of this rule, a GVW Vehicle is deemed to be used in the operations of a common or contract carrier for hire if the vehicle transported any cargo not owned by the carrier for fifty percent or more of the total miles traveled by that vehicle within the Registration Period Mileage Cycle pursuant to 42-3- 306(5)(b)(II), C.R.S. a. Whether a GVW Vehicle is used in the operations of a common or contract carrier for hire may be established by submitting documentation at the time of registration proving ownership of all cargo carried for the miles traveled by that vehicle within the previous Registration Period Mileage Cycle. Documentation may be bills of sale, manufacturing documentation, or other documents deemed acceptable by the Department. b. A GVW Vehicle registered for the first time that does not have documentation proving carrier type or mileage history will be registered as a common or contract carrier for hire travelling ten thousand miles or more ehicle within the previous Registration Period Mileage Cycle. Documentation may be bills of sale, manufacturing documentation, or other documents deemed acceptable by the Department. b. A GVW Vehicle registered for the first time that does not have documentation proving carrier type or mileage history will be registered as a common or contract carrier for hire travelling ten thousand miles or more. Upon registration renewal, if it is demonstrated that the GVW Vehicle is not a common or contract carrier and/or travelled less than ten thousand miles during the Registration Period Mileage Cycle, the registrant may request that the Department credit the difference between the registration fees paid and the renewal registration fees towards the renewal registration fees. If not renewing registration, a refund of the excess registration fee may be requested by submitting a request for refund to the Department on form DR 2444 Statement of Fact with supporting documentation. 2.2 Replacing a GVW Vehicle. A GVW Vehicle owner who is replacing an existing GVW Vehicle may use the Mileage History of the GVW Vehicle being replaced as qualification for the registration fees assessed on the new GVW Vehicle. For the Mileage History to qualify, the existing GVW Vehicle must have been registered and in operation for a full Registration Period Mileage Cycle. 3.0 Recordkeeping Requirements 3.1 Documentation of Mileage History. Documentation for both interstate and intrastate travel must be maintained and must contain the following information: a. Beginning and ending date of each trip; b. Trip origin and destination; c. Route of travel; CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles n for a full Registration Period Mileage Cycle. 3.0 Recordkeeping Requirements 3.1 Documentation of Mileage History. Documentation for both interstate and intrastate travel must be maintained and must contain the following information: a. Beginning and ending date of each trip; b. Trip origin and destination; c. Route of travel; CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 11 d. Beginning and ending odometer or hub odometer reading of the trip; e. Total mileage; f. Mileage by jurisdiction; g. Vehicle Identification Number; h. GVW Vehicle owner’s name; i. Driver's printed name and signature; and j. A copy of the vehicle registration receipt indicating taxes paid for the requested Registration Period Mileage Cycle RULE 5. FLEET REGISTRATION PROGRAMS Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 42-1-102(35), 42-1-102(36), 42-1- 204, 42-3-107(16)(f), 42-3-107(27), 42-3-113(8)(a)(II), and 42-3-125, C.R.S. Purpose: The following rule is promulgated to establish requirements for participation in the Colorado fleet vehicle programs. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Colorado Fleet Registration Program (CFRP)” means the optional program for fleet operators, defined in section 42-1-102(35), C.R.S., to register fleet vehicles, as defined at section 42-1-102(36), C.R.S., in a common registration expiration month evidenced by the issuance of a Fleet License Plate. 1.2 “Colorado Standard Fleet Program (CSFP)” means the optional program for fleet operators to register fleet vehicles in a common registration expiration month without the issuance of a Fleet License Plate. 1.3 “Fleet License Plate” means the Colorado red and white license plate with stacked letters “FLT” which are not required to display year and month validation tabs. 1.4 “Fleet Number” means the number assigned by the Department to a fleet operator that has been approved to participate in the CFRP and/or CSFP in a common registration expiration month without the issuance of a Fleet License Plate. 1.3 “Fleet License Plate” means the Colorado red and white license plate with stacked letters “FLT” which are not required to display year and month validation tabs. 1.4 “Fleet Number” means the number assigned by the Department to a fleet operator that has been approved to participate in the CFRP and/or CSFP. 1.5 “International Registration Plan (IRP)” means the program in which vehicles are registered under a reciprocity agreement among the states of the United States and provinces of Canada, providing for the payment of license fees based upon total distance operated in all jurisdictions. 2.0 Fleet Vehicle Programs and Participation Requirements 2.1 Fleet vehicle programs are as follows: CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 12 a. Colorado Fleet Registration Program: The CFRP program is available to fleet operators that request a common registration expiration month for their fleet vehicles. Under this program, each fleet vehicle must display a Fleet License Plate. The same registration expiration month applies for all vehicles in the fleet. b. Colorado Standard Fleet Program: The CSFP program is available to fleet operators that request a common registration expiration month for their fleet vehicles, without requiring Fleet License Plates. Under this program, the fleet operator is required to update the Colorado registration receipt and license plate month and year tabs on each fleet vehicle annually. The same registration expiration month applies for all vehicles in the fleet. 2.2 A fleet operator may apply to participate in one or both of the fleet vehicle programs. The fleet operator must meet and maintain the minimum requirement of ten for each separate fleet vehicle program that the fleet operator is participating in. 2.3 Vehicles registered in the CFRP or CSFP programs must be titled in the fleet operator’s name to participate in the programs vehicles in the fleet. 2.2 A fleet operator may apply to participate in one or both of the fleet vehicle programs. The fleet operator must meet and maintain the minimum requirement of ten for each separate fleet vehicle program that the fleet operator is participating in. 2.3 Vehicles registered in the CFRP or CSFP programs must be titled in the fleet operator’s name to participate in the programs. 2.4 The fleet operator must also provide any applicable registration documents: proof of Colorado compliant insurance, heavy vehicle use tax, proof of emissions, and public utility license. 3.0 Process 3.1 The fleet operator must complete the form DR 2428 Fleet Owner Request for Participation in the Colorado Fleet Registration Program (for CFRP) and/or form DR 2194 Fleet Owners Request for Common Registration Expiration Date (for CSFP). The fleet operator must designate the requested registration expiration month (including designating an alternate choice, if applicable) for the fleet vehicles. Otherwise, the Department will assign the registration expiration month. 3.2 Upon approval, a Fleet Number will be assigned by the Department. The Department will provide the assigned Fleet Number to the fleet operator and all counties designated on the DR 2428 and/or DR 2194 CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 13 3.3 Upon the initial registration of fleet vehicles in a fleet registration program, the fleet operator will be issued a registration period certificate containing “PERM” in the expiration date field. This “PERM” registration period certificate must be retained in each fleet vehicle as evidence of registration. Upon annual renewal, the fleet operator will be issued a new registration period certificate to show taxes and fees paid. However, if the original “PERM” registration period certificate is maintained in the fleet vehicle, the new registration period certificate must be retained but need not replace the “PERM” registration period certificate in the vehicle fleet vehicle as evidence of registration. Upon annual renewal, the fleet operator will be issued a new registration period certificate to show taxes and fees paid. However, if the original “PERM” registration period certificate is maintained in the fleet vehicle, the new registration period certificate must be retained but need not replace the “PERM” registration period certificate in the vehicle. 4.0 Changes to Fleet Operator Vehicle Number, Fleet Operator Name, or Expiration Month 4.1 If at any time a fleet operator owns or leases less than ten vehicles, then the fleet operator’s participation in the fleet programs is subject to cancellation. 4.2 In the event of a legal name change of the fleet operator a. All fleet vehicle titles must be properly transferred to the fleet operator’s new name; b. The fleet operator must complete the DR 2428 (for CRFP) or DR 2194 (for CSFP) marking the form in the “name change” section, and; c. Once the name change is processed, the fleet operator will receive Colorado registration receipts updated with the name change for all fleet vehicles from the county where the fleet vehicles are registered. 4.3 A fleet operator may change the expiration month, not to exceed twelve months, by re-submitting form DR 2428 (for CFRP) and/or form DR 2194 (for CSFP). The fleet operator will be assigned a new Fleet Number. 5.0 IRP Vehicles Ineligible 5.1 Vehicles registered in the International Registration Plan (IRP) are not eligible to participate in the CFRP or CSFP. A fleet operator wishing to register vehicles in Colorado fleet vehicle program(s) must remove those vehicles from the IRP prior to registering the vehicles in CFRP and/or CSFP. RULE 6. COLORADO STATE PATROL LICENSE PLATES Basis: This regulation is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-204, 42-3- 104(1), 42-3-104(2), 42-3-104(3), 42-3-104(4), 42-3-201 and 42-3-207(1), C.R.S. Purpose: The following rules and regulations are promulgated to establish criteria for the issuance of Colorado State Patrol license plates. to registering the vehicles in CFRP and/or CSFP. RULE 6. COLORADO STATE PATROL LICENSE PLATES Basis: This regulation is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-204, 42-3- 104(1), 42-3-104(2), 42-3-104(3), 42-3-104(4), 42-3-201 and 42-3-207(1), C.R.S. Purpose: The following rules and regulations are promulgated to establish criteria for the issuance of Colorado State Patrol license plates. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 14 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Colorado State Patrol License Plates” – means a numbered plate issued by the Department to items of classified personal property that are owned by the State of Colorado, Colorado State Patrol that is designed in a manner that denotes those items of classified personal property as Colorado State Patrol owned items in lieu of regular Government style license plates. 1.2 “Department” – for purposes of this regulation means the Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services Section. 2.0 Requirements 2.1 Only the Colorado State Patrol may apply for or plate their vehicles with the Colorado State Patrol license plates. Applications for Colorado State Patrol license plates shall be made directly to the Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services Section in a manner as prescribed by the Department. 2.2 The Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services Section shall be the only authority to issue Colorado State Patrol license plates and register those vehicles therewith. 2.3 All issued Colorado State Patrol license plates are subject to material fees as established in section 42-3-301, C.R.S. which shall be assessed at the time of issuance or replacement of such license plates. 2.4 Motor vehicles issued and registered with Colorado State Patrol license plates shall be exempt from all taxes, fees and ownership taxes as established in section 42-3-104(1) and 42-3-304(3)(c), C.R.S. 2.5 Colorado State Patrol license plates shall not be issued annual validating tabs or stickers as established in section 42-3-201(2), C.R.S ime of issuance or replacement of such license plates. 2.4 Motor vehicles issued and registered with Colorado State Patrol license plates shall be exempt from all taxes, fees and ownership taxes as established in section 42-3-104(1) and 42-3-304(3)(c), C.R.S. 2.5 Colorado State Patrol license plates shall not be issued annual validating tabs or stickers as established in section 42-3-201(2), C.R.S. 2.6 Motor vehicles issued and registered with Colorado State Patrol license plates shall conform to applicable insurance requirements as established in section 42- 3-105(1)(d), C.R.S. and applicable emissions requirements as established in sections 42-4-301 through 42-4-316, C.R.S. and sections 42-4-401 through 42-4- 414, C.R.S. 2.7 Colorado State Patrol license plates shall be designed jointly between the Department of Revenue and Colorado State Patrol with the Department of Revenue having final design approval authority. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 15 2.8 Colorado State Patrol license plates shall be permitted to display the official seal and logo of the Colorado State Patrol and shall be permitted to have a tagline with the wording “State Patrol” which shall act as the special registration number indicating that such vehicle is owned and operated by the State of Colorado as established in section 42-3-104(4), C.R.S . 2.9 Plate series “CSP” shall be reserved for Colorado State Patrol license plates and manufacturing. Manufacturing of Colorado State Patrol license plates will be accomplished using standard manufacturing, distribution, inventory management, accounting, and budgeting practices, policies and methodologies as established by the Department. RULE 7. MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE (MIIDB) Basis: The statutory basis for this rule is Part 6, Article 4 of Title 10, section 42-1-204, C.R.S., and section 42-7-604, C.R.S State Patrol license plates will be accomplished using standard manufacturing, distribution, inventory management, accounting, and budgeting practices, policies and methodologies as established by the Department. RULE 7. MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE (MIIDB) Basis: The statutory basis for this rule is Part 6, Article 4 of Title 10, section 42-1-204, C.R.S., and section 42-7-604, C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish reporting requirements for insurers that issue insurance policies under Part 6, Article 4 of Title 10 in order to maintain the Motorist Insurance Identification Database (MIIDB). 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Designated Agent” means an agent that contracts with the Department as defined in section 42-7-603(3), C.R.S. 1.2 “Secure File Transfer Protocol” (SFTP) means a process for securely exchanging files between the insurer’s system and the Designated Agent’s system. 1.3 “Policy” means an automobile insurance policy as defined in section 10-4- 601(10), C.R.S. 2.0 Insurer Reporting Requirements 2.1 An insurer shall report motor vehicle Policy information required under section 10-4-615(2), C.R.S., to the Department’s Designated Agent as provided by sections 10-4-615(1)(a) and (b) and 10-4-615(3), C.R.S. 2.2 Each insurer with any policies in place for the preceding six months shall provide such policy information every week for the immediately preceding week. Such information shall be reported no later than seven working days after the last date of the week reported on. 2.3 The information required in 2.1 above shall be reported and provided in a form or manner acceptable to the Designated Agent using the SFTP. An insurer must register with the Designated Agent and complete the required registration found at: https://apps.colorado.gov/driveinsured/registration.html. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles ate of the week reported on. 2.3 The information required in 2.1 above shall be reported and provided in a form or manner acceptable to the Designated Agent using the SFTP. An insurer must register with the Designated Agent and complete the required registration found at: https://apps.colorado.gov/driveinsured/registration.html. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 16 2.4 Error Reporting a. The Designated Agent will make error reports available to insurers using the SFTP. b. Each insurer shall retrieve error reports and develop an error correction process for Policy information that is rejected and returned. c. Each insurer must correct rejected and returned Policy information and resubmit corrected Policy information using the form or manner required in paragraph 2.3 above. Until it is corrected, a rejected Policy may result in the vehicle record being disclosed as uninsured to law enforcement upon request for insurance status. d. Each insurer is responsible for any costs incurred in complying with the MIIDB program. 3.0 Vehicles Exempt From MIIDB Reporting Requirements 3.1 The following motor vehicles are exempt from MIIDB reporting requirements:. a. A motor vehicle that is a commercial motor vehicle defined in 42-1- 102(17.5), C.R.S. b. A motor vehicle designed as a special use truck pursuant to 42-3-306(9), C.R.S., and Rule 33, 1 CCR 204-10. c. A motor vehicle registered in the commercial fleet program pursuant to 42- 3-107(27), C.R.S., and Rule 5, 1 CCR 204-10. d. A motor vehicle registered in a rental program pursuant to 42-3-107(11), 42-3-107(12), and 42-3-107(16), C.R.S., and Rule 30, 1 CCR 204-10. e. A motor vehicle owned by the State of Colorado or any agency or institution there of or by a town, city, county, or city and county pursuant to 42-3-104(4), C.R.S., and Rule 28, 1 CCR 204-10. f. A motor vehicle registered with a gross vehicle weight rating pursuant to 42-1-102(23.5) and 42-3-306(5)(b), C.R.S., and Rule 4, 1 CCR 204-10. g 12), and 42-3-107(16), C.R.S., and Rule 30, 1 CCR 204-10. e. A motor vehicle owned by the State of Colorado or any agency or institution there of or by a town, city, county, or city and county pursuant to 42-3-104(4), C.R.S., and Rule 28, 1 CCR 204-10. f. A motor vehicle registered with a gross vehicle weight rating pursuant to 42-1-102(23.5) and 42-3-306(5)(b), C.R.S., and Rule 4, 1 CCR 204-10. g. A motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle pursuant to 42-3-306(4), C.R.S. h. A bus registered pursuant to 42-1-102(88) and 42-3-306(2)(c), C.R.S. i. A motor vehicle registered with a Commercial Call Letter license plate pursuant to 42-3-210, C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 17 j. A vehicle that does not meet the definition of a motor vehicle under 10-4- 601(6) and 42-1-102(580, C.R.S. This includes Trailers defined in 42-1- 102(14), 42-1-102(60.3), 42-1-102(105), 42-1-105(106), and 42-1- 102(111), C.R.S., and Special Mobile Machinery defined in 42-1- 102(93.5), C.R.S. 3.2 The following registration records with license plates that are registered to a person and not a motor vehicle are exempt from MIIDB reporting requirements: a. Dealer Demonstration, Dealer Full-Use, Dealer In-Transit, and SMM Dealer Demonstration license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S., and Rule 48, 1 CCR 204-10. b. Depot license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S., and Rule 9, 1 CCR 204-10. c. Manufacturer license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S. d. Transporter license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S., and Rule 35, 1 CCR 204-10. RULE 8. DEALER TITLE Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-6-102(2), 42-6-104, 42-6-111(2), 42-6- 137(6), and 42-6-138(4), C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for a motor vehicle dealer or wholesaler for providing proof of ownership and for the processing of certificates of title ense plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S., and Rule 35, 1 CCR 204-10. RULE 8. DEALER TITLE Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-6-102(2), 42-6-104, 42-6-111(2), 42-6- 137(6), and 42-6-138(4), C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for a motor vehicle dealer or wholesaler for providing proof of ownership and for the processing of certificates of title. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Agent” means an individual authorized by a dealer or wholesaler to act on behalf of that dealer or wholesaler. 1.2 “Assigned” means a certificate of title or MCO that is signed by a seller and accompanied by the Colorado dealer’s bill of sale for motor vehicle to evidence the chain of ownership progression to the dealer or wholesaler. 1.3 “Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin” or “MCO” has the same meaning as Colorado Code of Regulation 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 22. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin – Requirements and Use. 1.4 “Working Day” means the daily period beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of those days designated as official State of Colorado holidays by statute or Executive Order of the Governor, or where a county operates under alternative posted hours. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 18 1.5 “Secure and Verifiable Identification” means a document issued by a state or federal jurisdiction or recognized by the United States Government and that is verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or the Homeland Security Agency. 1.6 “Letter of Authorization” means an authorization on a dealer's or wholesaler's letterhead from a designated representative of a dealer or wholesaler to the Department authorizing a specific person to act as an Agent for the dealer or the wholesaler cognized by the United States Government and that is verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or the Homeland Security Agency. 1.6 “Letter of Authorization” means an authorization on a dealer's or wholesaler's letterhead from a designated representative of a dealer or wholesaler to the Department authorizing a specific person to act as an Agent for the dealer or the wholesaler. 1.7 “Third Party Provider” means an electronic vehicle or special mobile machinery registration, lien, or titling service provider that is approved by the Department to perform the registration, lien, and titling functions set forth in articles 1 to 6 of Title 42, as defined in 42-1-102(102.8), C.R.S. 2.0 Proof of Ownership Requirements 2.1 A Colorado dealer or wholesaler must maintain the following proof of ownership for each vehicle in their possession: a. If the vehicle is a used vehicle with a Colorado certificate of title: 1. A Colorado certificate of title Assigned to the dealer or wholesaler; and, 2. Odometer disclosure if required. b. If the vehicle is a used vehicle with an out-of-state certificate of title: 1. The out-of-state certificate of title Assigned to the dealer or wholesaler; and, 2. Odometer disclosure if required; and, 3. Colorado Dealer's Out-of-State Vehicle Information Disclosure; and, 4. Colorado verification of vehicle identification number. c. A new vehicle Assigned by MCO to a dealer or wholesaler: 1. MCO Assigned or re-Assigned to a franchised dealer or wholesaler; and, 2. Odometer disclosure if required. 3. A dealer or wholesaler shall not hold a MCO unless that dealer or wholesaler is franchised to sell that specific make of vehicle as indicated on the MCO. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles er. c. A new vehicle Assigned by MCO to a dealer or wholesaler: 1. MCO Assigned or re-Assigned to a franchised dealer or wholesaler; and, 2. Odometer disclosure if required. 3. A dealer or wholesaler shall not hold a MCO unless that dealer or wholesaler is franchised to sell that specific make of vehicle as indicated on the MCO. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 19 d. A new vehicle Assigned or re-Assigned with its MCO from an out-of-state franchised dealer or wholesaler to a franchised Colorado dealer or wholesaler: 1. MCO re-Assigned to the franchised dealer or wholesaler; and, 2. Odometer disclosure if required; and, 3. A dealer or wholesaler shall not hold a MCO unless that dealer or wholesaler is franchised to sell that specific make of vehicle as indicated on the MCO. e. A vehicle with incomplete or insufficient certificate of title shall be marked “Not for Sale” and withheld from any public offering. 3.0 Requirements for Obtaining Certificate of Title in One Working Day 3.1 A dealer or wholesaler may obtain a “dealer resale” certificate of title in the licensed name of the dealer or wholesaler within one Working Day after application, at the Department of Revenue, by making a “3 Dealer Title” appointment at the Lakewood office; limited to one appointment per company per day. A maximum of 3 dealer titles will be processed in this manner per company per day. The required documents, as outlined in section 4.0 below, and payment of the statutorily required fee are required. 3.2 A dealer or wholesaler may obtain 3 “dealer resale” certificates of title per company per day in the licensed name of the dealer or wholesaler at their county motor vehicle office, through appointment or walk-in, based on that county’s transaction policies. 3.3 A dealer or wholesaler requesting the Department issue a certificate of title to an Agent must provide a Letter of Authorization, listing the names of all persons who will be acting as Agents on their behalf itle per company per day in the licensed name of the dealer or wholesaler at their county motor vehicle office, through appointment or walk-in, based on that county’s transaction policies. 3.3 A dealer or wholesaler requesting the Department issue a certificate of title to an Agent must provide a Letter of Authorization, listing the names of all persons who will be acting as Agents on their behalf. Letters of Authorization will be kept on file at the Department. It shall be the responsibility of the dealer or wholesaler to notify the Department of any changes in Agents. A person attempting to obtain a Dealer Resale certificate of title that is not listed on the dealer’s or wholesaler’s Letter of Authorization will not be permitted to receive the certificate of title. If the dealer, wholesaler, or Agent fails to pick up the certificate of title after one Working Day the Department may choose to hold the certificate of title until it is picked up or mail it to the dealer or wholesaler. 3.4 The Agent shall be required to present Secure and Verifiable Identification at the time of application and upon receipt of a certificate of title. The Agent shall sign a receipt verifying receipt of the certificate of title. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 20 3.5 An Agent representing more than one dealer or wholesaler must have a Letter of Authorization from each dealer or wholesaler for which the Agent is an authorized Agent in order to obtain a certificate of title on behalf of that dealer or wholesaler. 4.0 Requirements for Acceptance of Applications for Dealer Resale Certificate of Title 4.1 An application for dealer resale certificate of title will only be accepted when: a. The supporting ownership document is a MCO properly Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler or re-Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or, b. The supporting ownership document is a certificate of title properly Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or, c cceptance of Applications for Dealer Resale Certificate of Title 4.1 An application for dealer resale certificate of title will only be accepted when: a. The supporting ownership document is a MCO properly Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler or re-Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or, b. The supporting ownership document is a certificate of title properly Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or, c. The supporting ownership document is a salvage certificate of title for a vehicle that has been made roadworthy, as defined in section 42-6- 102(15), C.R.S., and is being submitted for a dealer resale certificate of title in the dealer's or wholesaler's name. 4.2 An application for a dealer resale certificate of title must be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. 4.3 An application for a dealer resale certificate of title must be complete and contain all required documents listed in section 2.0 Proof of Ownership Requirements above. 4.4 The Department may limit dealer resale certificate of title applications to three applications per dealer, wholesaler or Agent per Working Day. Additional applications above the maximum limit of three may not be processed in one Working Day. 5.0 Dealer Resale Certificate of Title Application Processing Timeframes 5.1 Dealer titles shall be processed as listed in sections 3.1 and 3.2. 5.2 Processing is contingent upon an application meeting requirements, receiving payment, passing Department auditing of the application and documents, and extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the Department. 5.3 Dealer resale titles may also be dropped off at (or mailed to) the state or county offices; dropped off dealer titles will be available for pickup within 5 Working Days. 5.4 Dealer resale titles obtained through a Third Party Provider are not subject to the timeframes referenced in this section 5.0. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles ontrol of the Department. 5.3 Dealer resale titles may also be dropped off at (or mailed to) the state or county offices; dropped off dealer titles will be available for pickup within 5 Working Days. 5.4 Dealer resale titles obtained through a Third Party Provider are not subject to the timeframes referenced in this section 5.0. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 21 5.5 A dealer or wholesaler may request overnight mail service of a dealer resale certificate of title. If overnight mail service is requested the dealer or wholesaler must provide the state or county with a pre-paid return envelope. Otherwise, the agency will mail any dealer resale certificate of title that is not picked up or overnight mailed by first class mail to the dealer or wholesaler. 5.6 A dealer resale certificate of title that is not picked up by the dealer, wholesaler, or Agent within 8 Working Days of submitting the application will be mailed to the dealer or wholesaler. If mailing instructions are not provided to the state or county with the application, the dealer resale certificate of title will be destroyed, and the dealer or wholesaler will be required to apply for a duplicate title. 6.0 Duplicate Certificates of Title 6.1 Only licensed Colorado dealers or wholesalers may, at the Department's discretion, obtain duplicate certificates of title directly from the Department. 6.2 A dealer or wholesaler may obtain a duplicate certificate of title for a vehicle that has been “traded-in” to them, but the owner has lost, misplaced, or accidentally destroyed the certificate of title. 6.3 The dealer or wholesaler must provide a power of attorney from the previous owner and the vehicle must be in the dealer's or wholesaler’s possession before an application for a duplicate certificate of title will be accepted. 6.4 A duplicate certificate of title showing an active recorded lien will not be provided to a dealer or wholesaler d, or accidentally destroyed the certificate of title. 6.3 The dealer or wholesaler must provide a power of attorney from the previous owner and the vehicle must be in the dealer's or wholesaler’s possession before an application for a duplicate certificate of title will be accepted. 6.4 A duplicate certificate of title showing an active recorded lien will not be provided to a dealer or wholesaler. If a proper lien release is submitted with a duplicate certificate of title application, the satisfied lien will be removed from the vehicle record and a duplicate certificate of title will be provided to the dealer or wholesaler. 7.0 Payment 7.1 An application for a dealer resale certificate of title will not be processed until all statutorily required fees are paid. 7.2 A check returned for insufficient funds will require any and all future payments by that dealer or wholesaler to be made by cash or certified funds. 7.3 Refunds will be processed at the discretion of the Department. 8.0 Appeals 8.1 If a dealer or wholesaler has been denied issuance of a dealer resale certificate of title or a duplicate title, the dealer or wholesaler may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after the date of the notice of denial. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 22 8.2 The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the Executive Director. The Department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the dealer or wholesaler requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department. RULE 9 irector. The Department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the dealer or wholesaler requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department. RULE 9. DEPOT LICENSE PLATES Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 42-1-204, 42-3-116, and 42-3-301, C.R.S. Purpose: The following is promulgated to establish criteria for the issuance and use of Depot License Plates. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Dealer” – means a Colorado licensed dealership as defined in Code of Colorado Regulation 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 48. Colorado Dealer License Plates. 1.2 “Depot License Plate(s)” also referred to as “Depot Tags” – means a numbered license plate issued by the Department that has the stacked “DPT” lettering on the Colorado blue and white graphic license plate. 2.0 Requirements 2.1 A Dealer requesting Depot License Plates must complete and submit to the Department form DR 2521 Depot Plate Application, together with a copy of the Dealer’s license and required fees. 2.2 A Dealer can obtain one Depot License Plate per mechanic or service technician employed by the Dealer. Upon application or renewal, the owner or authorized representative of the Dealer must certify the number of mechanics or service technicians currently employed by the Dealer. 2.3 Applications, issuance, renewals, and replacements may be conducted via mail (including U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.). The Dealer must provide a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for Depot License Plates if requesting delivery by mail services. Depot License Plates cannot be mailed to a non- Colorado address. 2.4 Use of Depot License Plates is limited to the purposes described in section 42-3- 116(4)(a), C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles rvice, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.). The Dealer must provide a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for Depot License Plates if requesting delivery by mail services. Depot License Plates cannot be mailed to a non- Colorado address. 2.4 Use of Depot License Plates is limited to the purposes described in section 42-3- 116(4)(a), C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 23 3.0 Lost or Stolen Depot License Plates 3.1 A Dealer must report lost or stolen Depot License Plates within seventy-two (72) hours to the local law enforcement agency and to the Department using form DR 2283 Lost or Stolen License Plates/Permits Affidavit. 4.0 Surrender of Depot License Plates 4.1 A Dealer whose dealer license is suspended, denied, revoked, or expired, or otherwise ceases to operate must surrender to the Department all Depot License Plates in its possession within seventy-two (72) hours. 4.2 The Department will not refund any portion of the original fees paid when Depot License Plates are surrendered. RULE 10. OBTAINING TITLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE ABANDONED AT A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 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. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for obtaining a Colorado certificate of title for a motor vehicle that has been abandoned at a Motor Vehicle Repair Facility. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Abandoned Motor Vehicle” for the purposes of this rule means the same as it is defined in 38-20-116(2.5)(b), C.R.S. 1.2 “Last Good Faith Effort” for the purpose of this rule means notifying the vehicle owner as required pursuant to 38-20-116(2), C.R.S. 1.3 “Motor Vehicle Repair Facility” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(3), C.R.S. 1.4 “Work Day” for the purposes of this rule means Monday through Friday, excluding Colorado State Government recognized holidays. 1.5 “Work Order” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(6), C.R.S for the purpose of this rule means notifying the vehicle owner as required pursuant to 38-20-116(2), C.R.S. 1.3 “Motor Vehicle Repair Facility” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(3), C.R.S. 1.4 “Work Day” for the purposes of this rule means Monday through Friday, excluding Colorado State Government recognized holidays. 1.5 “Work Order” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(6), C.R.S. 2.0 Requirements 2.1 A Motor Vehicle Repair Facility in possession of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle may obtain a Colorado certificate of title in its name by completing the steps below. The below steps are the recommended order of completion, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility may complete the steps in any order, but all steps must be completed before the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility can obtain a Colorado certificate of title in its name. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 24 a. Complete a title record search pursuant to 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(III), C.R.S. i. If the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is a motor vehicle registered in Colorado, submit form DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Record Requestor Release And An Affidavit of Intended Use and attach thereto a copy of the Work Order. 1. A certified Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection may be submitted in lieu of a Work Order when the Work Order is not available. ii. If the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is registered in another jurisdiction, a title and lien search from the other jurisdiction is required. The results of that search shall be submitted with the application for a Colorado certificate of title. b. Notify the owner(s) and all lienholders in accordance with subsection 38- 20-116(2.5)(c)(IV), C.R.S. c. Complete a certified VIN inspection pursuant to 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(II)(A) and (B), C.R.S. on form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection. d. Establish the retail fair market value of the Abandoned Motor Vehicle pursuant to section 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(I), C.R.S. e. Purchase a surety bond pursuant to 42-6-115(3)(a) and 38-20- 116(2.5)(c)(V), C.R.S ce with subsection 38- 20-116(2.5)(c)(IV), C.R.S. c. Complete a certified VIN inspection pursuant to 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(II)(A) and (B), C.R.S. on form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection. d. Establish the retail fair market value of the Abandoned Motor Vehicle pursuant to section 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(I), C.R.S. e. Purchase a surety bond pursuant to 42-6-115(3)(a) and 38-20- 116(2.5)(c)(V), C.R.S. f. Disclose current or previous salvage information. i. If the Colorado certificate of title record search indicates the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is branded as salvage, the DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection form must indicate that the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is “Not Roadworthy”. 1. If an Abandoned Motor Vehicle previously having a salvage brand has been repaired to a roadworthy condition, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility may apply for a Colorado rebuilt from salvage certificate of title by completing the requirements listed in form DR 2415 Rebuilt Title Established by Salvage Title Checklist and completing form DR 2424 Salvage Title Statement of Fact indicating what repairs were made to the Abandoned Motor Vehicle to bring it to a roadworthy condition as defined in section 42-6-102(15), C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 25 a. After making repairs to bring the branded salvage Abandoned Motor Vehicle to a roadworthy condition, a new form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection must be submitted with the application for Colorado certificate of title. 2. If the salvage branded Abandoned Motor Vehicle is not repaired to a roadworthy condition, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility may apply for a salvage branded title using form DR 2410 Application for Salvage Title or Nonrepairable Title. 3 ehicle to a roadworthy condition, a new form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection must be submitted with the application for Colorado certificate of title. 2. If the salvage branded Abandoned Motor Vehicle is not repaired to a roadworthy condition, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility may apply for a salvage branded title using form DR 2410 Application for Salvage Title or Nonrepairable Title. 3. If the Colorado certificate of title record search indicates that the Abandoned Motor Vehicle was branded as “Previous Salvage (Rebuilt from Salvage)” and the form DR 2704 indicates that the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is roadworthy, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility must request a salvage history on the Abandoned Motor Vehicle from the Department. a. Upon determination of the reason for the vehicle being branded salvage, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility must complete form DR 2710 Branded Title Disclosure Statement. b. If the reason for the vehicle being branded salvage is indeterminate, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility must complete form DR 2710 Branded Title Disclosure Statement, marking the “Other” box on the form and must write “Purchased as an abandoned vehicle, unable to obtain a salvage history, reason for salvage unknown” in the space provided to the right of the “Other” box. g. Complete form DR 2438 Storage Lien Bond Statement Guide or form DR 2444 Statement of Fact, providing the information required pursuant to section 38-20-116(c)(VI), C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles e “Purchased as an abandoned vehicle, unable to obtain a salvage history, reason for salvage unknown” in the space provided to the right of the “Other” box. g. Complete form DR 2438 Storage Lien Bond Statement Guide or form DR 2444 Statement of Fact, providing the information required pursuant to section 38-20-116(c)(VI), C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 26 2.2 After completion of all steps in paragraph 2.1 above, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility may apply for a Colorado certificate of title or salvage branded title. The application and related forms must be filed in the name of the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility, and in the county where the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility is located. The County Clerk and Recorder will issue the Colorado certificate of title in the Motor Vehicle Repair Facilities name using the previous title code of “BOS REP” (Bill of Sale Repair Facility) and assess the appropriate fees pursuant to 42-6-137, C.R.S. a. An Abandoned Motor Vehicle with a retail fair market value of less than $200.00 can be sold only for the purposes of junking, scrapping, or dismantling. No certificate of title will be issued. The sale must be executed in accordance with subsection 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(VII)(B), C.R.S. 2.3 After the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility has obtained a Colorado certificate of title for the Abandoned Motor Vehicle, the vehicle must be sold in a commercially reasonably manner pursuant to section 38-20-116(d)(I), C.R.S. 3.0 Agents Acting on Behalf of the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility 3.1 An agent may obtain title to an Abandoned Motor Vehicle in a Motor Vehicle Repair Facility’s name upon presenting a Power of Attorney or Permission Letter authorizing the agent to act on the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility’s behalf vehicle must be sold in a commercially reasonably manner pursuant to section 38-20-116(d)(I), C.R.S. 3.0 Agents Acting on Behalf of the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility 3.1 An agent may obtain title to an Abandoned Motor Vehicle in a Motor Vehicle Repair Facility’s name upon presenting a Power of Attorney or Permission Letter authorizing the agent to act on the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility’s behalf. 3.2 The Permission Letter listed in paragraph 3.1 must include the make, model, model year, and VIN of the Abandoned Motor Vehicle; the business name, address, and telephone number of the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; and a statement that “[Name of Motor Vehicle Repair Facility] hereby authorizes [agent’s name] to act on my behalf in processing the title application for the above-referenced motor vehicle.” The permission letter must be either (1) signed under penalty of perjury or (2) notarized. RULE 11. EMERGENCY VEHICLE AUTHORIZATION Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 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. Purpose: The following rule is promulgated to establish the application, maintenance, and revocation procedures for Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation for a privately owned vehicle. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Applicant” means the owner and/or operator of a vehicle seeking designation of that vehicle as an Authorized Emergency Vehicle. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles e: The following rule is promulgated to establish the application, maintenance, and revocation procedures for Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation for a privately owned vehicle. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Applicant” means the owner and/or operator of a vehicle seeking designation of that vehicle as an Authorized Emergency Vehicle. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 27 1.2 “Approve” means certification from an Authorizer that an emergency vehicle designation is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions. 1.3 “Authorized Emergency Vehicle” means those vehicles so designated in 42-1- 102(6)(a) and (b), C.R.S. 1.4 “Authorizer” means a Chief of Police, Sheriff, Fire Chief, Commanders of the Colorado State Patrol, a chief executive officer of an ambulance service, or their designees. For purposes of privately owned tow trucks, “Authorizer” means the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. 1.5 “Authorizing Agency” means a fire department, police department, ambulance service or, for the purposes of privately owned tow trucks, “Authorizing Agency” means the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. 1.6 “Emergency Vehicle Decal,” or often referred to as “Red Dot Sticker”, means the window decal issued by the Department signifying that a vehicle has been designated an Authorized Emergency Vehicle. 1.7 “Tow Truck” means the same as in subsection 40-10.1-101(21), C.R.S. 2.0 Application Requirements 2.1 An Applicant requesting designation of a vehicle as an Authorized Emergency Vehicle must complete the Applicant Information section of the form DR 2490 Emergency Vehicle Authorization Application (“DR 2490”). The Applicant must then submit the DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency from which the Applicant seeks certification that the Applicant’s vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions rized Emergency Vehicle must complete the Applicant Information section of the form DR 2490 Emergency Vehicle Authorization Application (“DR 2490”). The Applicant must then submit the DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency from which the Applicant seeks certification that the Applicant’s vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions. 2.2 The Department will not designate a vehicle an Authorized Emergency Vehicle unless the Department determines that the vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions. 2.3 An Authorizer and Applicant cannot be the same individual. An Authorizer who applies for an Emergency Vehicle Authorization must obtain a certification from another Authorizer within his or her Authorizing Agency or from a different Authorizing Agency. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 28 2.4 If the Authorizing Agency deems that designation of the Applicant’s vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions, the Authorizer will complete the Authorization by Law Enforcement, Fire Chief, Ambulance Service Director section of the DR 2490 and submit the DR 2490 to the Department. a. For the purposes of privately owned tow trucks, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission will complete the Authorization by Law Enforcement, Fire Chief, Ambulance Service Director section of the DR 2490 and submit the DR 2490 to the Department. 2.5 If the Authorizing Agency does not deem that designation of the Applicant’s vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions, the Authorizer will record this designation on the DR 2490 and mail or deliver it to the Department. The Department will review the designation and retain the DR 2490 pursuant to the Departments retention schedule Authorizing Agency does not deem that designation of the Applicant’s vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions, the Authorizer will record this designation on the DR 2490 and mail or deliver it to the Department. The Department will review the designation and retain the DR 2490 pursuant to the Departments retention schedule. 2.6 The Authorizing Agency must mail or deliver the completed DR 2490 to the Department. The Department will not accept an application unless submitted by an Authorizing Agency. 2.7 If it determines that a designation is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions, the Department will designate the vehicle an Authorized Emergency Vehicle. The Department will provide an Emergency Vehicle Decal and two copies of the approved DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency. To ensure protection of the public and to preserve public safety, the Department will only provide the Emergency Vehicle Decal and copies of the approved DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency. 2.8 The Authorizing Agency will ensure that the Emergency Vehicle Decal is affixed to the inside lower driver’s side corner of the front windshield of the Authorized Emergency Vehicle listed on the corresponding DR 2490. 2.9 One copy of the approved DR 2490 must be kept in the Authorized Emergency Vehicle at all times. The second copy of the approved DR 2490 must be retained by the Authorizing Agency as long as the Authorized Emergency Vehicle operates under the authority of the Authorizing Agency. 2.10 An Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation is valid the lesser of two (2) years from the date the Department’s designation is issued or until the Department revokes the designation. Renewal of the designation is not automatic; the Authorizing Agency must complete, certify, and submit a new DR 2490 complying with all the requirements of this Rule. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles ency Vehicle designation is valid the lesser of two (2) years from the date the Department’s designation is issued or until the Department revokes the designation. Renewal of the designation is not automatic; the Authorizing Agency must complete, certify, and submit a new DR 2490 complying with all the requirements of this Rule. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 29 2.11 An Authorizing Agency may request that the Department revoke an Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation by completing and submitting to the Department the Revocation Action Notification portion of a copy of the previously approved DR 2490. a. The Department has the sole authority to revoke an Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation. b. If the Department revokes the Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation. The Authorizing Agency will ensure the Emergency Vehicle Decal is removed from the vehicle. 3.0 Denial and Revocation of an Authorized Emergency Vehicle Designation 3.1 An Applicant whose application for an Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation has been denied may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after a notice of denial. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. 3.2 An Authorizing Agency that has Approved an Applicant’s Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation that is denied by the Department may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days, after a notice of denial. Written hearing request shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, hearing Division. 3.3 The Department may revoke an Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation as provided in subsection 3.4 of this rule if the Department determines that the Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation is no longer necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions. An Applicant that has had his/her Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation revoked may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after a notice of revocation vided in subsection 3.4 of this rule if the Department determines that the Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation is no longer necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions. An Applicant that has had his/her Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation revoked may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after a notice of revocation. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. 3.4 An Authorizing Agency that has its request to revoke an Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation denied by the Department may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after a notice of revocation. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 30 3.5 Any hearing conducted under this rule will be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. The hearing officer will be an authorized representative designated by the Executive Director. The Department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless his or her presence is required by the presiding officer, or requested by the applicant, or requested by the respondent in a revocation action. If the Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department may be considered at the discretion of the hearing officer. 3.6 All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, Article 4 of Title 24, C.R.S. 4.0 Privately Owned Tow Truck Authorization 4.1 Privately owned Tow Trucks must obtain emergency vehicle authorization from the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. No other Authorizer or Authorizing Agency may approve Tow Trucks as Authorized Emergency Vehicles. RULE 12 3.6 All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, Article 4 of Title 24, C.R.S. 4.0 Privately Owned Tow Truck Authorization 4.1 Privately owned Tow Trucks must obtain emergency vehicle authorization from the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. No other Authorizer or Authorizing Agency may approve Tow Trucks as Authorized Emergency Vehicles. RULE 12. OBTAINING RECORDS FOR ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-1-204, C.R.S., Part 18 of Article 4 of Title 42, and Part 21 of Article 4 of Title 42, C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to provide procedures for obtaining records and accessing the Department Website for Abandoned Motor Vehicles. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Abandoned Motor Vehicle” for the purpose of this rule includes an abandoned motor vehicle on private property defined in section 42-4-2102(1), C.R.S., and/or an abandoned motor vehicle on public property defined in section 42-4-1802(1), C.R.S., as the context of the rule requires. 1.2 “Department Website” means the Colorado Department of Revenue, Title and Registration Section website, https://dmvpartner.colorado.gov, for acquiring ownership or lienholder information for abandoned vehicles. 1.3 “National Database” means an electronic system that allows the Department to obtain the name and contact information or motor vehicle owners’ and lienholders’ from the motor vehicle records of other states. 1.4 “Operator” has the same meaning as defined in sections 42-4-1802(7) and 42-4- 2102(5), C.R.S. 1.5 “Private Tow” means the removal of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle on private property by an Operator pursuant to section 42-4-2103, C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles ion or motor vehicle owners’ and lienholders’ from the motor vehicle records of other states. 1.4 “Operator” has the same meaning as defined in sections 42-4-1802(7) and 42-4- 2102(5), C.R.S. 1.5 “Private Tow” means the removal of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle on private property by an Operator pursuant to section 42-4-2103, C.R.S. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 31 1.6 “Public Tow” means the removal of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle on public property in accordance with section 42-4-1803, C.R.S. 1.7 “Towing Law Enforcement Agency” means a law enforcement agency that is authorized to perform a Public Tow under its own authority. 2.0 Operator and Towing Law Enforcement Agency Registration, Department Website, and National Database 2.1 Operators and Towing Law Enforcement Agencies must be registered with the Department in order to use the Department Website. To register, Operators and Towing Law Enforcement Agency users must submit a signed end-user’s license agreement (EULA) provided by the Department. 2.2 Operators and Towing Law Enforcement Agencies must renew their Department Website registration annually, as directed on the Website. 2.3 An Operator must attempt to obtain the names and contact information of motor vehicle owners’ and lienholders’ name and contact information by submitting a DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of Intended Use form with payment to the Department, or by performing a record search through the Department Website. 2.4 An Operator must establish a pre-paid account on the Department Website. The cost to search the National Database will be deducted from funds in the account. An Operator must maintain a sufficient balance on their account within the Department Website in order to complete Colorado record searches m with payment to the Department, or by performing a record search through the Department Website. 2.4 An Operator must establish a pre-paid account on the Department Website. The cost to search the National Database will be deducted from funds in the account. An Operator must maintain a sufficient balance on their account within the Department Website in order to complete Colorado record searches. 2.5 An accurately completed DR 2008 Public Tow Vehicle Information Request form and DR 2008A Private Tow Vehicle Information Request form submitted with a title application that is filed upon sale of the motor vehicle constitutes prima facie proof that the owner/lienholder notification and search requirements are satisfied. 2.6 The Department may cancel or suspend an Operator’s registration and access to the Department Website pursuant to sections 42-4-1806(2)(b), 42-4-2105(2)(b), C.R.S., and for any violation of Part 18 of Article 4 of Title 42 or Part 21 of Article 4 of Title 42, C.R.S., or this Rule, including but not limited to the following: a. The Operator’s permit to operate as a towing carrier has been suspended, cancelled, or revoked by the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Public Utilities Commission; b. The Operator obtains and uses records for any purpose not authorized by this Rule or the Colorado Revised Statutes; or CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 32 c. The Operator fails to complete an EULA annually on the Department Website. 3.0 Abandoned Motor Vehicle Record Search 3.1 A Colorado record search must be performed on all Abandoned Motor Vehicles, regardless of whether the vehicle has Colorado license plates, by submitting a DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of Intended Use form or by using the Department Website. 3.2 A National Database record search must be performed if: a. The Colorado record search results in “no record found”; or b d Search 3.1 A Colorado record search must be performed on all Abandoned Motor Vehicles, regardless of whether the vehicle has Colorado license plates, by submitting a DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of Intended Use form or by using the Department Website. 3.2 A National Database record search must be performed if: a. The Colorado record search results in “no record found”; or b. The Abandoned Motor Vehicle displays visual indicators that it is an out-of- state motor vehicle (e.g., another state’s license plate or registration number). 3.3 A National Database record search is performed by requesting a search through the Department Website or, if an Operator requests a search in person or by mail, by submitting a DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of Intended Use form with payment to the Department. a. If an Operator requests a search in person or by mail, it may request a National Database and Colorado record search at the same time as long as the Operator remits payment for both. If a motor vehicle record is located through a Colorado search, the Department will not perform a National Database search and will not refund the payment for the National Database record search. 4.0 Operator Access to Department Website and Records Cancelled - Hearing 4.1 Access Cancelled Due to Department of Regulatory Agencies, Public Utilities Commission Actions. a. The Department will cancel or suspend an Operator’s access to the Department Website immediately upon receiving notice of a final decision that the Operator’s towing carrier license issued by the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Public Utilities Commission has been cancelled in accordance with sections 24-4-104 and 24-4-105, C.R.S. b. An Operator whose access to the Department Website or records is cancelled or suspended may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after the date of notice of cancellation or suspension is issued. Written hearing requests must be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. Utilities Commission has been cancelled in accordance with sections 24-4-104 and 24-4-105, C.R.S. b. An Operator whose access to the Department Website or records is cancelled or suspended may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after the date of notice of cancellation or suspension is issued. Written hearing requests must be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 33 c. The hearing will be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the Executive Director. The Department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless his or her presence is required by the presiding officer, or requested by the Operator at the time the written request for hearing is submitted. If the Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department may be considered at the discretion of the hearing officer. RULE 13. [Repealed eff. 07/30/2017] RULE 14. ENFORCEMENT AND HEARING PROCEDURES [Recodified as 1 CCR 210-3 eff. 04/01/2015] RULE 15. [Repealed eff. 03/02/2017] Rule 16. GROUP SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-1-102(41.5), 42-1-204, 42-3-207, 42-3- 208 and 42-3-301, C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for the application, responsibilities, and processes for group special license plates. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Approval Notification” means written notification by the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue to a Nonprofit confirming that the Nonprofit has complied with the statutory and regulatory requirements necessary to seek legislative action to authorize a new group special license plate or the application, responsibilities, and processes for group special license plates. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Approval Notification” means written notification by the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue to a Nonprofit confirming that the Nonprofit has complied with the statutory and regulatory requirements necessary to seek legislative action to authorize a new group special license plate. 1.2 “Certificate” for the purpose of this rule means a Department approved-letter, voucher, or other document issued by a Nonprofit to a person as evidence that the person is qualified to receive a group special license plate. A Certificate may be in electronic or digital format instead of paper, if approved by the Department. 1.3 “Group Special License Plate Created through Rule” means the Air Force Commemorative, Columbine, Firefighters, Greyhound Lovers, Pioneer, and Raptor Education Foundation license plates. 1.4 “Group Special License Plate Created through Statute” means a group special license plate created on or after January 1, 2001 through its authorizing legislation. 1.5 “Nonprofit” means an entity that is a section 501(c)(3) corporation under the Internal Revenue Code or an entity holding charitable nonprofit status with the Colorado Secretary of State. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 34 1.6 “Pre-Certification Qualifier” means a condition(s) that must be met in order to qualify for issuance of a group special license plate by the Department. 1.7 “Registered” for the purpose of this rule means a vehicle with an unexpired registration as provided in sections 42-3-102 and 42-3-114, C.R.S., that is currently issued the group special license plate, unless the context otherwise requires. 1.8 “Retire” or “Retirement” means the discontinuation of the production of the group special license plate. 1.9 “Secure and Verifiable Identification” means an identification document listed on form DR 2841 Secure and Verifiable ID ed registration as provided in sections 42-3-102 and 42-3-114, C.R.S., that is currently issued the group special license plate, unless the context otherwise requires. 1.8 “Retire” or “Retirement” means the discontinuation of the production of the group special license plate. 1.9 “Secure and Verifiable Identification” means an identification document listed on form DR 2841 Secure and Verifiable ID. 2.0 Application for Approval to Seek Creation of Group Special License Plates 2.1 Any Nonprofit may apply for an Approval Notification authorizing the Nonprofit to seek legislation to create a group special license plate. 2.2 A Nonprofit that has satisfied all statutory and regulatory requirements for proposing the creation of a group special license plate must apply using an application supplied by the Department to the Vehicle Services Section, Division of Motor Vehicles. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or retained. a. Applications must be signed by the Nonprofit’s designated representative. In addition to the signed application, the Nonprofit must submit: 1. Petition sheets with the names, addresses of residence, date signed, and signatures of at least three thousand (3,000) Colorado registered vehicle owners who have committed to purchase the proposed group special license plate. Petition sheets must be submitted in either paper, electronic, or digital format, as required by the Department. Petitions are not transferable between applications for different group special license plates. Petition signatures are valid for two years from the date signed prior to being submitted with the application to the Department. Petition sheets are valid for two consecutive legislative sessions from the date submitted with the application to the Department. At the sole discretion of the Department, a nonprofit may be granted additional time that petitions are valid. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles rs from the date signed prior to being submitted with the application to the Department. Petition sheets are valid for two consecutive legislative sessions from the date submitted with the application to the Department. At the sole discretion of the Department, a nonprofit may be granted additional time that petitions are valid. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 35 A. With prior approval of the Department, a Nonprofit may use electronic or digital methods to obtain commitments to purchase the group special license plate. A Nonprofit requesting electronic or digital methods must submit a plan on how these methods will be used to obtain commitments including, but not limited to: how the methods would show that commitments meet the requirements of Colorado Revised Statutes and this Rule; how the methods will protect personal identifying information; and include samples or actual electronic or digital methods sites (i.e., websites, emails etc.). Electronic or digital signatures obtained prior to the Department’s approval are invalid and will not be counted toward the 3,000-signature requirement. B. Electronic or digital methods may include, but are not limited to, web petitions or electronic mail. 2. Proof of Nonprofit status by submitting a current letter from the Internal Revenue Service confirming section 501(c)(3) status or a document from the Colorado Secretary of State confirming the Nonprofit is holding charitable nonprofit status. 3. A sample Certificate (paper, electronic, or digital) with a written description of security features (serialization, watermarks, holograms, etc.) incorporated into the Certificate. The Nonprofit must provide a sample Certificate to the Department for approval before the Nonprofit can issue Certificates to qualified individuals. A Nonprofit may not issue a Certificate prior to the effective date of the enabling legislation er, electronic, or digital) with a written description of security features (serialization, watermarks, holograms, etc.) incorporated into the Certificate. The Nonprofit must provide a sample Certificate to the Department for approval before the Nonprofit can issue Certificates to qualified individuals. A Nonprofit may not issue a Certificate prior to the effective date of the enabling legislation. An individual’s name on a Certificate must be identical to that listed on the individual’s Secure and Verifiable Identification. Certificates are not transferable and are valid for issuance and registration of one set (single if a motorcycle) of group special license plates. The Department will destroy the Certificate upon issuing the group special license plate. The Certificate must contain an area in which the Nonprofit may place a Department system generated serial number/PIN. 4. Proof that the Nonprofit has the legal right to use all logos, designs, colors and other intellectual property in the proposed design of the group special license plate. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 36 5. Proof that payment for the design was submitted by check or money order directly to Colorado Correctional Industries. The design fee becomes non-refundable upon the receipt of the Approval Notification from the Department. 6. A list of Pre-Certification Qualifiers required by the Nonprofit. If there are no Pre-Certification Qualifiers, the Nonprofit must provide a written statement that the Nonprofit will not require Pre- Certification Qualifiers for persons to be issued the group special license plate. A. If a monetary donation is required, the Nonprofit must provide a document that demonstrates that the use of those funds meets statutory and regulatory requirements. 2.3 Upon receipt of the Approval Notification, the Nonprofit is solely responsible for obtaining a bill sponsor to propose legislation t require Pre- Certification Qualifiers for persons to be issued the group special license plate. A. If a monetary donation is required, the Nonprofit must provide a document that demonstrates that the use of those funds meets statutory and regulatory requirements. 2.3 Upon receipt of the Approval Notification, the Nonprofit is solely responsible for obtaining a bill sponsor to propose legislation. The Department will retain the application for two consecutive legislative sessions from the date of the Approval Notification. a. If the Nonprofit fails to obtain a bill sponsor within two years of issuance of the Approval Notification, and it desires to continue to seek creation of the group special license plate, the Nonprofit must re-apply, submit a new application, documents and petition signatures, and meet all statutory and regulatory requirements in effect at that time. Applications, documents, and other materials previously submitted to satisfy the application requirements are not transferable to the new application. 3.0 Enacted Group Special License Plates Responsibilities and Processes 3.1 A group special license plate must be designed within the parameters established by the Department. The Department may deny any design violating such parameters. a. A group special license plate design shall not include a logo or other image copyrighted, trademarked, registered, or otherwise commonly associated with a for-profit entity, whether or not the Nonprofit is a division of or otherwise associated with the for-profit entity. Use of symbols not subject to trademark, copyright, or other legal protection may be approved if such use does not violate the parameters established by the Department. The Department shall have final approval authority on all logo designs and placement on the group special license plate. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles e associated with the for-profit entity. Use of symbols not subject to trademark, copyright, or other legal protection may be approved if such use does not violate the parameters established by the Department. The Department shall have final approval authority on all logo designs and placement on the group special license plate. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 37 b. Design change requests after the design has been approved must be submitted in writing to the Department by the Nonprofit. The Department may require supporting documentation, including, but not limited to, issuance trends, current inventory levels, and costs associated with changes. If the change request is approved, the Nonprofit shall prepay all design costs directly to Colorado Department of Corrections Division of Correctional Industries prior to production of the new design. Design changes are effective upon approval by the Department. If approval is granted while existing inventory is available and the Nonprofit requests that the new plates be issued prior to the sale of such inventory, the Nonprofit shall pay all costs associated with the recall, collection, and destruction of existing inventory. Registered vehicle owners may continue to use their current group special license plate regardless of any subsequent design change, provided such plate will not be replaced if the inventory is destroyed, exhausted, or the Department has determined not to issue additional plates. 3.2. Upon completion of the proposed group special license plate design, the Nonprofit will receive one sample of the approved plate design. Sample plates used in the design approval process are the property of the Department. The Nonprofit may request up to five samples for marketing and display purposes upon payment of material fees for each sample plate, as established in section 42-3-301, C.R.S .2. Upon completion of the proposed group special license plate design, the Nonprofit will receive one sample of the approved plate design. Sample plates used in the design approval process are the property of the Department. The Nonprofit may request up to five samples for marketing and display purposes upon payment of material fees for each sample plate, as established in section 42-3-301, C.R.S. Sample plates will be produced using the standard passenger size license plate with the standard sample plate numbers assigned by the Department. Requests for non-standard sample plate numbers will not be accepted. The Department must be given at least one business day in advance notice from the Nonprofit of all news releases, interviews, or mass communications that reference the group special license plate. 3.3 Group special license plates are produced through a print on demand process, which does not require pre-stocking of inventory. However, the Department may utilize methods other than print on demand if the Department deems it appropriate. 3.4 The Department will not distribute thank you notes, requests for contributions, or other materials on behalf of the Nonprofit. 3.5 The Nonprofit must continuously maintain its Nonprofit status. A letter from the Internal Revenue Service confirming section 501(c)(3) status or a document from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office confirming that the Nonprofit is holding charitable nonprofit status must be submitted to the Department annually on or before June 1st. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles rofit must continuously maintain its Nonprofit status. A letter from the Internal Revenue Service confirming section 501(c)(3) status or a document from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office confirming that the Nonprofit is holding charitable nonprofit status must be submitted to the Department annually on or before June 1st. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 38 a. If at any time it is determined that an entity no longer has Nonprofit status, the group special license plate will be Retired pursuant to Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. Upon Retirement, the entity must cease seeking any donation authorized pursuant to its respective authorizing statute, and must cease to associate itself in any way with the group special license plate. 3.6 If a Nonprofit has Pre-Certification Qualifiers, it may enter into systems maintained by the Department information for each individual who has been approved for the receipt of a group special license plate and, for each, record the system generated serial number/PIN on the Certificate. If the Nonprofit enters the system generated serial number/PIN on the Certificate, the Department may use the serial number/PIN to authenticate the Certificate. 3.7 The Nonprofit must notify the Department in writing if its authority regarding the group special license plate is transferred to a successor Nonprofit, as provided in the group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute. The successor Nonprofit must meet all statutory and regulatory requirements. 3.8 A Nonprofit may request changes to its Certificate. Requests must be submitted in writing, and any change must be approved by the Department before the Nonprofit can issue the new Certificate. Any changes must meet the requirements of this rule. Upon approval, the Department will work with the Nonprofit to establish an effective date upon which the Non-Profit may begin to issue the new Certificate A Nonprofit may request changes to its Certificate. Requests must be submitted in writing, and any change must be approved by the Department before the Nonprofit can issue the new Certificate. Any changes must meet the requirements of this rule. Upon approval, the Department will work with the Nonprofit to establish an effective date upon which the Non-Profit may begin to issue the new Certificate. After the effective date of the new Certificate, only a new Certificate will be accepted by the Department; provided, however, that the Department will accept an old Certificate if it was issued by the Nonprofit prior to the effective date of the new Certificate. 3.9 If a group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute provides that the Department “may” stop issuing the group special license plate if the group special license plate has not met the minimum issuance requirement, the Department may Retire the group special license plate or may continue to issue the plate until the existing inventory is exhausted. If the Department elects to Retire the group special license plate, the plate will be Retired pursuant to subsection 3.12 of this rule and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 39 3.10 If a group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute provides that the Department “shall” retire the plate if the plate has not met its minimum issuance requirement as provided in that statute, then the group special license plate will be Retired pursuant to the group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. 3.11 The Department may audit the Nonprofit associated with a group special license plate. The audit may include, but is not limited to, accounting, financial, tax, and Pre-Certification Qualifiers. a oup special license plate will be Retired pursuant to the group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. 3.11 The Department may audit the Nonprofit associated with a group special license plate. The audit may include, but is not limited to, accounting, financial, tax, and Pre-Certification Qualifiers. a. If the Department determines that the Nonprofit has violated its respective authorizing statute, or no longer qualifies as a Nonprofit under this rule, the Department may require additional information or at the Department’s discretion may Retire the group special license plate pursuant to Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. b. If the Department requires additional information, and such information is not provided or does not change the Department’s determination that the Nonprofit has violated its respective authorizing statute, or that the Nonprofit no longer qualifies as a Nonprofit under this rule, the Department may Retire the group special license plate pursuant to Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. c. Upon Retirement, the Nonprofit must cease seeking any donation authorized pursuant to the group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute. 3.12 If the Department Retires a group special license plate: a. The Department will immediately cease producing the group special license plate and may stop issuing the plate prior to exhausting the plate’s inventory. b. The Department will provide written notice of Retirement, via certified mail, to the Nonprofit associated with the group special license plate. This notice will be mailed to the last address provided by the Nonprofit in writing to the Department. This notice shall also act as official notice that the Nonprofit can no longer associate itself with the group special license plate. Upon receipt of the Retirement notice, the Nonprofit must: 1 e of Retirement, via certified mail, to the Nonprofit associated with the group special license plate. This notice will be mailed to the last address provided by the Nonprofit in writing to the Department. This notice shall also act as official notice that the Nonprofit can no longer associate itself with the group special license plate. Upon receipt of the Retirement notice, the Nonprofit must: 1. Immediately cease collecting donations and issuing Certificates. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 40 2. Within 72 hours, remove any reference to the Nonprofit’s Pre- Certification Qualifier, if applicable, for the group special license plate from the Nonprofit’s website, newsprint, or other publicly accessible media. c. A person whose vehicle is Registered with a Retired group special license plate may continue to register with the group special license plate so long as the license plate is not damaged, lost, or stolen. The Department will not replace a Retired group special license plate if the inventory is destroyed, exhausted, or the Department has determined not to issue additional plates. 3.13 Nonprofits associated with Group Special License Plates Created through Rule must meet the requirements of this rule except as otherwise provided herein and/or pursuant to a contract between the Nonprofit and the Department that establishes requirements that differ from this rule. 3.14 A Nonprofit associated with a Group Special License Plate Created through Statute must meet the requirements of its respective authorizing statute and this rule. 3.15 An Approval Notification issued by the Department does not constitute an agreement to create the proposed group special license plate nor support legislation that would create the proposed group special license plate. The Department will designate a Nonprofit as directed in the enacting legislation through Statute must meet the requirements of its respective authorizing statute and this rule. 3.15 An Approval Notification issued by the Department does not constitute an agreement to create the proposed group special license plate nor support legislation that would create the proposed group special license plate. The Department will designate a Nonprofit as directed in the enacting legislation. 4.0 Denial and Retirement Appeals 4.1 If a Nonprofit’s application for a group special license plate has been denied, it may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after the date of the notice of denial. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue Hearings Section. 4.2 The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearing Section. The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the Executive Director. The Department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the Sponsoring Organization requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department. 4.3 A group special license plate will be Retired pursuant to Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles writing. If the Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department. 4.3 A group special license plate will be Retired pursuant to Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 41 RULE 17. HORSELESS CARRIAGE Basis The statutory bases for this rule are 42-1-204 and 42-12-301, C.R.S. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for the application for a horseless carriage registration. 1.0 Requirements 1.1 In accordance with 42-12-301(3), C.R.S., the department shall register horseless carriage vehicles and issue horseless carriage license plates every five years for a period not exceeding five years; all horseless carriage registrations and license plates shall expire on the same date regardless of the date of issue. For example, any horseless carriage application received and processed between December 2019 through December 2024, regardless of the date within this period, will be issued a 2024 year validation tab and be required to renew the registration in November 2024. Collection of fees and specific ownership tax will be based on the number of years remaining within that five year period at the time of application for horseless carriage registration. a. Horseless carriage set five year registration periods are as follows: 1. January 2015 – December 2019 2. January 2020 – December 2024 3. January 2025 – December 2030 1.2 An owner desiring a horseless carriage license plate for a qualified motor vehicle must submit form DR 2905 Horseless Carriage Plates Application to the department. 1.3 A vehicle registered with a horseless carriage license plate will be issued only one plate, which must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. No other license plate may be affixed to the vehicle while the horseless carriage license plate is displayed orseless carriage license plate for a qualified motor vehicle must submit form DR 2905 Horseless Carriage Plates Application to the department. 1.3 A vehicle registered with a horseless carriage license plate will be issued only one plate, which must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. No other license plate may be affixed to the vehicle while the horseless carriage license plate is displayed. 1.4 A lost or stolen horseless carriage license plate shall be reported within seventy- two (72) hours to the local law enforcement agency and to the department using form DR 2283 Affidavit for Lost or Stolen License Plates/Permits. 1.5 In accordance with 42-12-301(6), C.R.S., upon the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle registered with a horseless carriage license plate, the license plate will remain with the vehicle and be transferred to the new owner. The new owner shall title the vehicle to establish ownership. CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 204-10 Division of Motor Vehicles 42 2.0 Appeals 2.1 If a person has been denied a horseless carriage registration, the person may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after the date of notice of denial. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. 2.2 The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the Executive Director. The department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the person requesting the hearing requests his or her presence in writing. If the department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the department. RULE 18 he department’s representative need not be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the person requesting the hearing requests his or her presence in writing. If the department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the department. RULE 18. SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP Basis: The statutory bases for this regulation are sections 42-1-204, 42-6-104, 42-6- 106, 42-6-107, 42-6-109, 42-6-110, 42-6-113, 42-6-114, 42-6-115, and 42-6-119, C.R.S. Purpose: The following rule is promulgated to establish the process for proving vehicle ownership for the purpose of issuing a Colorado certificate of title. 1.0 Definitions 1.1 “Registration” means a vehicle registration card or other document that demonstrates the vehicle has been registered in the applicant’s name. 1.2 “Foreign Jurisdiction” means any state, other than the State of Colorado, or any country other than the United States, or sovereign nation. 1.3 “Purged Colorado Record” means a record that is no longer active or accessible in motor vehicle system. 1.4 “Suspense Title” means the issuance of a Colorado registration to a vehicle titled in a Foreign Jurisdiction when the vehicle cannot be titled in Colorado. 2.0 Satisfactory Evidence of Vehicle Ownership 2.1 The Department may accept the following documents as evidence of vehicle ownership: a. A certificate of title issued by the State of Colorado or a Foreign Jurisdict [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. 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