Each Agency is responsible for making sure all their vehicles have an updated registration on a yearly basis. And if they are located in an Emissions area, they need to have an emissions test done every two years prior to that year’s renewal date. Diesels require an emissions test every year. If your vehicle is not physically located in an emissions area it does Not require emissions testing.

Vehicle registration card with key items highlighted (detailed in following list)

  1. Expire:  PERMANENT – this relates to the physical (State) plate and means they are permanent plates that do not expire.  NOTE: The registration does expire and must be renewed, annually.  


  1. Emission Expire: This shows when the next emissions test is due.  The Emissions test needs to be done prior to that month, to automatically be put on your registration. If not done prior, you will have to have it done and may need the receipt, before you can renew your plates.


  1. Print Date: This is the date that this registration was printed. This can sometimes be used to help determine the expiration date. See below for more details.


  1. This is the Asset number (assigned by State Fleet Management) associated with this vehicle.


Registration Expiration: If you are unsure of the registration expiration date, you can reach out to DOR (dor_statefleetrequests@state.co.us) or SFM (dpa_newvehicle@state.co.us) to confirm the accurate expiration date.  Most likely the registration expiration date is set when the title is issued. You can usually look at the Purchase Date to help determine the expiration month. However, other scenarios