Secure and Verifiable Identification
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Effective July 1, 2006 all new and duplicate title applications will be required to include a SECURE AND VERIFIABLE IDENTIFICATION to complete the transaction. Secure and verifiable identification is required to be presented for new registration, new placard and new temporary permit transactions.
Which Title and Registration transactions require Secure and Verifiable ID?
- New Titles
- Duplicate Titles
- New Registrations
- New Temporary Registration Permits
- New Placards
The following identification documents are acceptable for purposes of processing an application for a Certificate of Title and/or Registration. These documents have been determined to meet the qualification as “secure and verifiable” pursuant to 24-72.1-103(1) CRS. Examples of many of these documents can be found in the 2006 ID Checking Guide. Copies of the ID Checking Guide can be obtained at 1-800-227-8827 or http://www.idcheckingguide.com/.
1. Any Colorado Driver License or Colorado Identification Card expired less than 1 year. (Temporary paper license with previous Colorado license is still considered acceptable.)
2. Out-of-state issued photo driver license or photo identification card expired less than 1 year.
3. US Passport expired less than 10 years.
4. Valid foreign passport with I-94 or valid Processed For I551 stamps; No: B1, B2, WT, WB, CP or NC status. H1, H2, J1, J2, F1, F2 etc. requires verification of Colorado employment or education.
5. Valid I551 Resident Alien/Permanent Resident card. NO border crosser or USA B1/B2 Visa/BCC cards.
6. Valid I688 Temporary Resident Card, I688B and I766 Employment Authorization Card.
7. Valid US Military ID (active duty, dependent, retired, reserve and National Guard).
8. Tribal Identification Card.
9. Certificate of Naturalization with intact photo.
10. Certificate of (US) Citizenship with intact photo.
The following identification documents are also acceptable for purposes of processing an application for a Certificate of Title and/or Registration, although we recommend that photo identification card from the list above be required.
1. I94 with refugee/asylee status.
2. Certified Birth Certificate (Federal, State, County, Dept. of Justice, Dept. of State and Bureau of Indian Affairs). Birth certificates issued by a hospital are NOT acceptable.
3. United States or United States Territory Certified court order of adoption (must include date of birth).
4. Original or certified copy of a DD214 (US Military Separation Papers) from the Department of Defense or Veteran Affairs. Any DD214 with the disclaimer “not to be used for identification” is not acceptable.
5. Temporary Colorado Paper Driver License, Colorado 7-day Affidavit and Notice of Revocation or Affidavit and Notice of Suspension.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which Title and Registration transactions require Secure and Verifiable ID?
- New Titles
- Duplicate Titles
- New Registrations
- New Temporary Registration Permits
- New Placards
2. Is identification required when issuing a new title?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is required.
3. Is identification required to issue a duplicate title?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is required.
4. Is identification required to issue a new registration?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is required.
5. Is identification required to issue a new temporary registration permit?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is required.
6. Is identification required to issue a new placard?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is required.
7. When multiple vehicle owners are applying for a new title and/or registration; does each owner need to provide secure and verifiable identification?
• A: No, secure and verifiable identification is needed from only one owner on the record.
8. What documentation is required when issuing a new title when someone other than a named owner is at the counter?
• A: The named owner will provide a non-secure power of attorney to their agent. The agent is required to provide secure and verifiable identification.
9. What documentation is required when issuing a duplicate title when someone other than a named owner is at the counter?
• A: The named owner will provide a non-secure power of attorney to their agent. The agent is required to provide secure and verifiable identification.
10. What documentation is required when issuing a new registration when someone other than a named owner is at the counter?
• A: The named owner will provide a non-secure power of attorney to their agent. The agent is required to provide secure and verifiable identification.
11. What documentation is required when issuing a new temporary registration permit when someone other than a named owner is at the counter?
• A: The named owner will provide a non-secure power of attorney to their agent. The agent is required to provide secure and verifiable identification.
12. What documentation is required when issuing a new placard when someone other than a named owner is at the counter?
• A: The named owner will provide a non-secure power of attorney to their agent. The agent is required
to provide secure and verifiable identification.
13. Is identification required for mail in title applications (mortgage mail or original title)?
• A: Yes, a copy of the secure and verifiable identification is required.
14. Is identification required for mail in duplicate title applications?
• A: Yes, a copy of the secure and verifiable identification is required.
15. Is identification required for mail in registration renewals?
• A: No, secure and verifiable identification is not required.
16. Is identification required for mail in placard renewals?
• A: No, secure and verifiable identification is not required.
17. If a dealership is applying for a title in their dealership name, is identification required?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is needed from the agent or runner, along with a letter of authorization from the dealership.
18. An agent for a dealership is applying for a title and/or registration on behalf of their customer, is secure and verifiable identification needed?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is needed from the agent or runner, along with a letter of authorization from the dealership and the customer must provide a power of attorney appointing the dealership to act as their agent, along with a copy of their identification.
19. When a lien holder is applying for a title and/or registration on behalf of their customer, is secure and verifiable identification needed?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is needed from the agent, along with a letter of authorization from the lien holder, and the customer must provide a power of attorney appointing the lien holder to act as their agent, along with a copy of their identification.
20. When an individual is applying for a title and/or registration in the name of company is secure and verifiable identification needed?
• A: Yes, secure and verifiable identification is needed from the agent, along with a letter of authorization from the company.
21. If a buyer is applying for a title and/or registration for their newly purchased vehicle and does not have secure and verifiable identification, and the seller agrees to take the vehicle back; can the seller apply for a duplicate title?
• A: Yes, a duplicate title can be issued due to the deal falling through.
22. Where can I learn more about this issue?
• A: The Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles maintains a set of additional FAQ's on this issue.