Colorado

When moving from Rhode Island to Colorado, you must register your vehicle within 90 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 30 days. Plan to visit the Colorado DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Colorado costs $51-$76 based on weight + ownership tax. Title transfer fee is $7.20 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 2.9% (plus local). Budget for these costs before your move.

Colorado requires emissions testing: Denver metro area counties. No recurring safety inspection is required. Check if your specific county requires testing.

Colorado requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/15 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Rhode Island minimums are 25/50/25. You must update your insurance to meet Colorado requirements before registering.

Colorado requires both front and rear plates (Rhode Island requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new CO plates issued. You will need to surrender your Rhode Island plates and obtain new Colorado plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Colorado DMV at https://dmv.colorado.gov/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.