How to Get Your MVR in Colorado
Colorado driving records are issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Order yours directly from the state for $9.25 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Colorado Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Certified Motor Vehicle Record (7-year) | 7-year | No | $9.25 | ✓ |
| Certified Motor Vehicle Record (7-year) | 7-year | Yes | $10.25 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official CO ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Non-certified: emailed within 24 hours. Certified: mailed, approximately 2 business days.
- Go to mydmv.colorado.gov and log in or create a myDMV account
- Under 'Available Services', select 'Request a Driving Record'
- Verify your identity with driver license number and personal information
- Choose certified ($10.25) or non-certified ($9.25)
- Non-certified records are emailed within 24 hours; certified records are mailed (allow 2 business days)
Order by Mail
Form: Form DR 2559 - Permission for Release of Individual Records (download)
- Download Form DR 2559 from dmv.colorado.gov
- Complete with your full name, date of birth, driver license number, and specify certified or non-certified
- Include a check or money order payable to 'Colorado DMV' for $9.25 (non-certified) or $10.25 (certified)
- Mail to Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 173350, Denver, CO 80217-3350
Mail to: Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 173350, Denver, CO 80217-3350
Turnaround: Varies; allow 1-2 weeks
Order In Person
Form: Form DR 2559 (download)
- Visit a full-service Colorado DMV driver license office (certified copies only available at Lakewood HQ or by mail)
- Bring your driver license or photo ID
- Complete Form DR 2559 and pay $9.25 or $10.25 by credit card, cash, check, or money order
- Non-certified copies may be emailed or mailed; certified copies mailed only
Mail to: Full service: Colorado DMV, 1881 Pierce St., Lakewood, CO 80214; or any full-service driver license office statewide
Turnaround: Non-certified: immediate or same day. Certified: mailed.
Good to Know — Colorado Quirks
Colorado MVRs cover exactly 7 years — records cannot be limited to a shorter period. Non-certified copies can be emailed; certified copies are stamped by DMV and mailed only (not available for immediate pickup except at Lakewood HQ). Pay by credit card, cash, check, or money order at offices.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Colorado record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Colorado driving record cost?
- $9.25 for a non-certified copy or $10.25 for a certified copy — both cover a 7-year history.
- Can I order my Colorado MVR online?
- Yes. Go to mydmv.colorado.gov, log in, and select 'Request a Driving Record.' Non-certified records are emailed within 24 hours; certified copies are mailed within about 2 business days.
- Does a Colorado MVR work for a trucking DQ file?
- Yes. Both certified and non-certified state-issued Colorado MVRs are official government records that satisfy 49 CFR 391.23. The certified copy is preferred for formal DQ file documentation.
- How many years does a Colorado driving record cover?
- Exactly 7 years — Colorado law does not allow a shorter period. All convictions, license actions, and accidents within those 7 years will appear.
- Can a Colorado trucking employer pull my MVR without my consent?
- Employers need your written consent (signed Form DR 2489) to request your Colorado MVR unless they are accessing it under another DPPA permissible use. Insurance companies accessing for underwriting do not require your consent under DPPA.