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Does anyone know what the plan is with registration? The county dmv is closed, my email to the clerk came back with a closed message and not much else. The temp tag on my new motorcycle expires on the 26th. Is it extended until the county businesses open again?
Thanks in advance if anyone knows the answers.
Here's the DMV link that explains some of their new protocol. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv...hicle-services
They do have employees at work even though they are not open. From what I've been told they're using this time to "catch up."
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Gotta do it online, then print out a document to carry with you as proof of renewal, until your sticker arrives in the mail.
Just went through this a couple weeks ago.
Don't they got a kiosk in the king Soopers that you can renew stuff at, or online
If you purchased through a dealer, the instructions tell you to go back to the dealer for another temp tag. I applied for and received (a week later) an extension letter from the State for my renewal
Cool, thanks all. I just got an email response, asked for the vin and will provide further instructions.
Good to know, thanks. I've just been cruising around with expired dealer temps.
Ditto on this I bought a motorcycle form a dealer last month and they told me to come back to them and they would print another if the offices were not open yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by 20X11
Heads up @ the kiosks... sometimes your insurance isnt onfile (reliably updated to the state) & you cant renew until that is sorted. You can try to have your insurance company push it through again & that can take up to 72 hours & another trip to the kiosk.
Doesn't always work as that has been the issue for me, unfortunately.
My registration renewal requires an emissions test . . . which, of course, you can't do because they are closed. And the state says they "dont have the authority to waive emissions". Do apparently I have to fill out an extension form. But it doesn't tell you what happens after that.
Hoping the state opens up in May and then I will still be in the normal 30-day grace period. But I guess I'll fill out the form and see what happens.
Unless you need emissions. Then you are SOL, and have to file for an extension, unless the Clean Air places open back up before your grace period ends.Quote:
Originally Posted by rondog
You guys crack me up.
If I had registrations due and the places were closed or whatever I would just continue driving around with expired tags until things reopened and then deal with it.
I?d be willing to bet when all of this gets sorted out they will be waiving any penalties or fees anyways.
Also, if you?re riding around on expired tags and get pulled over, I would ask the officer how you are supposed to take care of it. I guarantee he won?t have a good answer.
Well I actually got an email reply from a real person this afternoon. I was told that my title work was complete, to provide a copy of my dl, insurance and old registration to get a credit towards the new plate. Hope to hear more tomorrow.
Hopefully I wouldn't run into the same reasonable cops who cuffed the guy for playing catch with his daughter in the park.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
FWIW, my wife and I saw a car driving around Fort Collins about the middle of last year with temp tags from 2018. Something tells me they'll be even more lenient given current events. We've got a car on temp tags that's also past the 30-day grace period that I'm not worried about. We still drive it around & if some LEO is having a slow enough day to pull us over I'm sure "The DMV is closed" will suffice for a valid reason.
but teslas don't need an emmissions test.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jer
Oh he/she will. Here's a ticket, take it up with the judge. The city, or state makes $$ off you, coming & going.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
I lost my 20 tag on my car in a tragic boating accident. I have the tax copy of the paper registration so I know it wasn't a completely mindless screw up. I thought about paying for a lost tag but figure if they pull me over for some ungodly reason before it's due in Sep, I'll just feign ignorance. OMG, MY TAG IS MISSING???? What rat bastard would steal my tag? FWIW, I pile them up and don't peel the prior year tags.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jer
The online first time registration doesn't allow for mil/vet plate selection.
If I wait until May to plate my new truck, it's going to cost me an extra $80. That alone (on their estimator) doesn't make sense if it has a 30-day temp tag.
I sure hope they can do this remote or waive that extra charge.
Paying the state $130/mo ownership tax on top of the "registration fees" to drive a vehicle less than 5K a year, most of which is NOT on Colorado roads, is literally highway robbery. Insane.
OK, so it appears I can just go get another temp tag from the dealer.
I still have to wonder if they're going to get me for extra tax if there's a delay.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv...hicle-services
Rest assured you will be assessed all of the late fee penalties for not renewing your tags on time even though they are closed and can't process renewals. That's just how the Government works.
Looks like I’ll complete the registration next week, the clerk is going to confirm I can pay over the phone.
I just renewed my truck online an hour ago.. What's so hard about doing that?
I'm going to see if I can get my plates online. That's a good idea. This is a new to me vehicle.
Easey Peasey...UNLESS you need an Emissions Test, which are not available at this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by def90
Do you know if vehicles previously registered would be considered first time? I still have both vehicles plates from before (DV and regular).Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
If you registered them in another state then would be considered new CO registration.Quote:
Originally Posted by CS1983
I used the Kiosk at King Soopers. I did not need to have emissions.
There ya go, mine is also a new bike purchase not a renewal. No idea about the renewal process, don't have to think about that until Sept. on my truck LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I filled out the registration extension form online since I need emissions test to renew. Guess we'll see where that goes. All that form says when you submit is "Your response has been received. The DMV will follow up via email once your submission has been reviewed."Quote:
Originally Posted by 20X11
I find it hilarious/perturbing that they say they can't waive emissions. Why the hell not??? (Rhetorically speaking . . . I'm sure that "but muh environmental concerns" are immune from this once-in-a-lifetime-pandemic event where the govt can unilaterally close businesses and force citizens to stay home but they can't say "don't worry about an emissions test for the next couple months and just send in your renewal."
I forgot to register an off road vehicle and this was before the CV19 and went in to pay it and I got hit with a a 100$ late fee and got to pay a whole year of registration in return I get whopping 4 months of use, that I now cant use because of the CV19 bs. Isn't that wonderful? "It doesnt reset until 13 months of expiration."
yup. if expired. it's kinda worth waiting until 13 months. GJ state for rewarding the latest.
Pay at 11 1/2 months and you'll be expired again in two weeks. Pay at 13 months, and it'll cost exactly the exact same but probably won't expire for 23 months. I've saved quite a bit in state "taxes" thanks to that. I haven't renewed straight at 13 months to know for sure if 13 = 23, but I have gotten more than 12 months on one renewal (17 maybe?) so I'd expect it...
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Originally Posted by CS1983
That's what I would expect.Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
Those prior plates are wall hangers now.
If you titled in another state, I think you'll also have to pay the title fee again for Co.
The plates can't be reused, even if a "new" registration?Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Since I'll be using the SUV during hunting season, I think I shouldn't have to register for 6 months since if I'M a "non-resident" then my damn vehicles should be too.
Yep. Remember when the new computer system went down? The answer was the same.... Not allowed to waive fees by law.Quote:
Originally Posted by CHA-LEE
What about DOT physicals and 50 other useless money and time wasting things?
Not the way I read this: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv...hicle-servicesQuote:
Originally Posted by CHA-LEE
Inability to Register
County Closures: With many county offices closing, many are wondering what to do about registering their vehicles or renewing their tags. First, vehicles must be registered in the county where you live. You cannot go to a different county to register your vehicle. Most counties are continuing to process mail-in and online transactions. Please use our online services and self-service kiosks, where available (and even in a different county from where you live, as long as your county of residence also participates).
Dealership purchases: Customers who purchased vehicles at a dealership may obtain another temporary permit from the dealership.
Unable to renew online: If you are unable to renew/ register (including completing an emissions test) a vehicle, please complete this form for a registration extension. Please note that we do not have the authority to waive emissions.
Temporary Vehicle registration late-fee waivers: Effective immediately, the state is permitting counties to waive late fees for vehicle registration and renewals. This is in effect for the period of the Governor’s emergency order, plus 60 days. Customers are encouraged to use online services or self-service kiosks to complete eligible transactions.
Fleet Vehicle Registration- For issues with a fleet vehicle registration pleast contact the Vehicle Services Section at 303-205-5608.
Quick update on this. I received an email back from DMV. They basically send you a PDF letter to print out and keep with you to show LEO if pulled over that says you can't complete your registration due to COVID-19 and that you have an extension to complete it. Has your name, VIN, vehicle type, etc. Last paragraph pasted below.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramsker
Note to law enforcement personnel: Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, state and or county offices have
been unable to assist customers with registration requirements. Please contact the Law Enforcement
Communications Center if you need to confirm the validity of this letter. This letter is valid until 60
days after the end of the Governor?s emergency order.
So here's how my new registration is progressing (since it's a motorcycle no emissions). I took a photo copy of my driver license, insurance card and the plate I want to transfer to the new bike. The very very very nice lady I've been emailing with in the clerk's office gave me instructions to include a note stating the title number which she provided, a check in the proper amount and a note explaining what it all was for. There's a drop box at the county office where I put it last week. Now just waiting for the stickers and registration.
I've been dealing with the supervisor via these emails and she has been absolutely outstanding.
That's pretty cool when a governmental office actually treats you like a customer (taxpayer).
I have a renewal that requires emissions, except those stations are all closed. I submitted the extension request and got a case #. I have yet to hear back.