Colorado Vanity Plate Rules & Restrictions
Everything you need to know about what's allowed (and what's not) on Coloradopersonalized license plates.
Colorado Plate Requirements at a Glance
Maximum Characters
7
Minimum Characters
2
Allowed Characters
Letters, numbers, and spaces
Colorado Specific Rules
- Maximum 7 characters including spaces
- Letters, numbers, and spaces allowed
- $60 one-time personalization fee
- $25 annual renewal fee
- Order through myDMV Colorado portal
- System automatically filters banned combinations
- Subject to DMV review and approval
- Can be combined with specialty plate backgrounds
What Will Get Your Application Rejected
Colorado DMV reviews all vanity plate applications. Here's what will definitely get rejected:
Colorado Prohibited Content
- Profane or vulgar language
- Obscene or sexual content
- Racial or discriminatory terms
- Drug references (including marijuana)
- Gang-related terminology
- Government impersonation
- Offensive combinations in any language
Tips to Get Your Plate Approved
Keep it simple and clear
Plates that are easy to read are more likely to be approved.
Avoid creative spellings of banned words
Reviewers know all the tricks. "A55" isn't fooling anyone.
Have backup options ready
Your first choice might be taken. Prepare 2-3 alternatives.
Check availability first
Use our checker to verify your plate is available before applying.
What If My Application Is Rejected?
If Colorado DMV rejects your application, you typically can:
- 1.Submit a different plate combination at no additional fee
- 2.Request a refund of your application fee
- 3.In some cases, appeal the decision with an explanation
Contact Colorado DMV directly for their specific appeal process.
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