Colorado exempts deployed military members from motor vehicle registration fees and caps specific ownership tax at $1

Original title: Armed Services Member Motor Vehicle Taxes & Fees

Last action · April 20, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Lori Garcia Sander and 56 others

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What This Bill Does

Colorado law exempts active-duty military members serving outside the United States from motor vehicle registration fees and caps their at $1, while also waiving late renewal fees for those serving outside the state. To qualify, vehicle owners must present military orders or acceptable evidence to the Department of Revenue, replacing the previous affidavit requirement.

Why it matters

Active-duty service members stationed abroad or deployed outside Colorado save money on vehicle taxes and avoid registration penalties during their service.

Background

Colorado requires vehicle owners to pay annual registration fees and specific ownership taxes, with specific exceptions provided for various groups including military personnel. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

members of the United States armed forces

Military members receive exemptions from motor vehicle registration fees, a $1 specific ownership tax rate, and waivers for late renewal fees while serving outside Colorado.

Directly affected

Department of Revenue

The department is responsible for reviewing military orders or evidence, issuing notifications regarding vehicle driving status, and administering the exemptions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation is required to qualify for the motor vehicle fee exemptions?

Qualifying military members must show their military orders or other evidence acceptable to the Department of Revenue demonstrating that they served outside the United States or outside the state.

Do military members still need to sign an affidavit to receive the $1 specific ownership tax?

No, the act repeals the requirement to sign an affidavit.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

13 actions

Apr 20, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Governor Signed
Apr 16, 2026HouseFloor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Apr 16, 2026SenateFloor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Apr 16, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
Mar 30, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 27, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

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Mar 24, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Mar 17, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
Mar 12, 2026HouseFloor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 11, 2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
Mar 10, 2026House
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Mar 5, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

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