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Find your Colorado plate.

A clearer look at the classic mountains, designer plates and historical colors—with official images and eligibility links before you order.

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Three ways to start looking.

Compare the design, then confirm vehicle eligibility, fees and availability with Colorado DMV.

The Colorado classic. Official Colorado DMV plate designs

The Colorado classic.

The familiar mountain design. Start with the standard passenger plate requirements and your county’s registration process.

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A different mountain view. Official Colorado DMV plate designs

A different mountain view.

Compare the designer options shown in the official image. Additional issuance and renewal fees can apply.

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Historical colors. Official Colorado DMV plate designs

Historical colors.

Black, blue, red and green designs give the plate a different look. Check the official vehicle categories and recurring fees before choosing.

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Plate photographs: Colorado DMV. These images illustrate designs; this independent site does not issue or sell plates.

Just for the look

Your truck. Your color.

Green truck? The classic mountain plate echoes the paint, while a black or white background creates a cleaner contrast. This is a style suggestion, not an eligibility recommendation.

Design is only part of the decision.

Some plates are available broadly; others require membership, military service, disability certification or a qualifying vehicle. A color match does not make a restricted design available to everyone.

Looking for a cause, college or service plate?

The state organizes its full catalog into standard, group special, alumni, military, and collector or special-use plates. Browse the official category that fits you, then check the individual application.

Personalized plates and additional costs.

Personalization, special designs and annual program fees can be separate from ordinary vehicle registration costs. Use the current official plate page for the full fee breakdown rather than judging a design by its photograph.

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