Colorado vanity plates that are actually available
Colorado plates are as competitive as the Boulderites who sprint up 14ers before breakfast. Whether you're repping the Rockies, your ski mountain, or your undying love for a green chile smothered burrito, the right plate idea is out there. Generate a list, and we'll tell you which ones are actually available right now, not six months ago.
Max length
5 characters
Allowed
Letters, numbers, spaces, - .
Annual fee
~$25
Designs
75+ options
Letter O vs 0: The digit zero (0) is explicitly excluded. Only digits 1-9 are permitted. The official form states "English numbers (excluding zero)" are the only numeric characters allowed.
Popular Colorado plate themes
From the Front Range to the Western Slope, your plate should be as bold as the altitude.
14er Life (Summit Culture)
Denver Sports and Mile High Pride
Ski and Snow Culture
Colorado Food and Vibe
Colorado plate designs
Real Colorado plate backgrounds you can choose from. Some designs allow fewer characters.
Plate images via Wikimedia Commons.
Colorado vanity plate FAQ
How many characters can a Colorado vanity plate have?
A standard Colorado personalized plate allows up to 5 characters (minimum 2). Letters and numbers are allowed. Spaces are allowed.
How much does a Colorado vanity plate cost?
Colorado charges about $25 per year for a personalized plate, on top of normal registration. The DMV sets the exact fee.
How do I check if a Colorado vanity plate is available?
Type your idea into the tool on this page. We generate legal Colorado ideas and link you to the state checker to confirm. The Colorado DMV is always the source of truth.
How does Colorado handle the letter O and the number 0?
The digit zero (0) is explicitly excluded. Only digits 1-9 are permitted. The official form states "English numbers (excluding zero)" are the only numeric characters allowed.
Can I transfer my vanity plate to a new vehicle if I buy a car?
Colorado generally allows personalized plate numbers to be transferred to a newly registered vehicle, as long as the vehicle type and plate class are compatible. You will typically need to complete a transfer at a county motor vehicle office, and there may be associated fees. Check with your county clerk for the current process.
What words or combinations will Colorado reject?
Colorado reviews all personalized plate applications and can reject combinations that are considered offensive, misleading, or that reference government entities in a confusing way. Common rejections include obscene language, drug references, and anything that could be read as a law enforcement identifier. If your clever abbreviation has an alternate reading you might not want on your bumper, the DMV reviewers will likely catch it.
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Colorado plate rules were researched from official sources and verified (high confidence); verify specifics at the DMV. Availability is indicative and shown with the time we last checked. The Colorado DMV is the source of truth and makes the final call.