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July 23, 2025

Next update: Aug. 6, 2025

New Business Impacts

New Webpage “Online Transaction Tips & Tricks”

A new webpage has recently been created to assist customers with myDMV online transactions. This page is listed on the Vehicle Services landing page or can be reached directly at dmv.colorado.gov/mydmv-support. Please direct customers to this page to assist with myDMV transactions and questions.

Updated Unconventional Vehicle Process Review Policy and Procedure

Following the July 8 County Touchpoint meeting, the Unconventional Vehicle Process Review Policy & Procedure has been updated. Like the updated Odometer Discrepancy Policy, the Unconventional Vehicle Review Policy now has a checklist on the last page that can be given to owners so they know what to provide. Please only give the checklist to the owner, not the entire policy.

Updated POST VIN Inspector List

The Colorado State Patrol has provided us with an updated VIN Inspector List. Please refer to the recently published VIN Inspector List for the most updated information.

Survey on County Locator Processes

In order to help create a standardized process for vendors or the EVTR Unit to use in requesting new locator addresses or corrections, the EVTR Unit has created a survey to gather feedback from the counties about their processes for adding or correcting locator address requests. Please complete the survey here. Responses will be gathered until July 31.

Fraud Watch

Missing Virginia Antique License Plates

The Motor Vehicle Investigations Unit (MVIU) recently received information from the Virginia DMV that they are missing a box of fifty antique license plates. The antique license plate range will be between 5851AF-5900AF, and will look like the following photo:

These license plates were discovered missing on June 25. Virginia antique license plates are affixed to vehicles over 25 years old, but the vehicle cannot be used for everyday driving purposes.

If you encounter anyone using these plates or have information about them, please contact Sergeant Andrew Hicks with the Virginia DMV at 434-221-6998 (Case #250601905). Contact MVIU for guidance or to answer any additional questions about these license plates.

New Wave of Scam Texts Impersonating Colorado DMV

The Colorado DMV has identified a new surge of scam texts that are impersonating the department. It is crucial to reiterate to the public that these messages are NOT from the Colorado DMV, even if they use the DMV logo. The DMV does not initiate contact via unsolicited text messages or emails to demand payment for tickets, or to threaten prosecution or suspension of privileges in this manner.

Please advise any concerned individuals that they should follow the guidelines below:

• Do NOT click on any links.
• Do NOT share any personal or financial information.
• Do NOT reply to the message.

If individuals are concerned about the status of their driver's license, vehicle registration, or any potential tickets, they should contact the Colorado DMV directly through the DMV’s official website or by phone at (303) 205-5600. They should not use any contact information provided in a suspicious text and/or email.

We appreciate your continued vigilance and assistance on this matter.

DRIVES Upgrade

CORE21 Explore Session on August 22

We are excited to invite you to participate in the final in-person CORE21 Explore Session on Friday, August 22. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the CORE21 system, view its various screens, and review different functionalities.

The Explore Session will be held at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Building located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401, in the Faye Griffin Conference Room. Due to availability, we can allow more than two representatives per county. Please sign up by August 8 to request a reservation. Individual reservation times will be confirmed once the schedule has been finalized. Reach out to Claire.E.Stewart@state.co.us if you have any questions.  

DCGC DRIVES Upgrade Working Group meeting

The next DCGC DRIVES Upgrade Working Group meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7. The group meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. This meeting provides an opportunity to stay updated on the progress of the Upgrade planning efforts. To attend, contact Claire Stewart at claire.e.stewart@state.co.us.

Training Updates

The Training team has published a new edition of the DRIVES Biweekly Training Updates document for July 23. This edition includes information about the following:

• An update on the development of the CORE 21 curriculum and the seven topics that are currently undergoing WBT development.

All editions of the DRIVES Biweekly Training Updates can be accessed in the DRIVES Biweekly Training Updates folder.

Innovation, Strategy, and Delivery Updates

Required Annual Training Due by Sunday, August 31

ISD User Support would like to send a friendly reminder regarding the following annual training(s) due by August 31:



• Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)
• County Security Administrator (CSA R2 Security Training)
• State Authorized Reviewer - Monthly Security Review

DUE DATE: August 31 (Please plan accordingly, as the last business day is August 29). Security access for these groups will be removed on September 1 for those who do not complete the training(s).

If you have questions about access or have not been assigned the training(s) in LMS/Cornerstone/SOC Learns, please contact the User Support Team at dor_DRIVES_prod_traininghelp@state.co.us.

Clerk's Corner

Legislation Update: Upcoming Changes to Road Safety Surcharge & Tax Exemption for Low-Emitting Vehicles

As a reminder, two legislative acts will be implemented in August.

• SB25-258, "Temporarily Reduce Road Safety Surcharge," will temporarily reduce the road safety surcharge by $3.70 for each vehicle class for any registration period that begins on or after September 1, but before September 1, 2027. This will apply to customers with renewal cycles that expire in August 2025. This act will be implemented on August 1, 2025, but the fee change will be effective after September 1, 2025.
• SB25-320, "Commercial Motor Vehicle Transportation," will reinstate the sales and use tax exemption for certain low-emitting heavy-duty motor vehicles, vehicle power sources, and parts for vehicle power source conversion, which had expired as of January 1, 2025, for the period beginning on and after August 1, but prior to January 1, 2029, and clarifies the intent of the exemption. This act will be implemented on August 6.

Please ensure your teams are prepared for these changes. For questions or concerns, contact dor_vs.support@state.co.us.

Upcoming Title & Registration Manual revisions

The next revision to the Title and Registration Manual is scheduled to be published on Friday, August 29, and go into effect on Monday, September 1. A draft list of the proposed revisions will be posted to the Revision History page of the manual on Thursday, July 31. Please contact dor_vs.support@state.co.us with comments, questions, or concerns before the revisions are published on August 29.

Helpful Reminders and Resources

Questions, comments and suggestions

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