

The intent of the law is to reduce the rising number of uninsured drivers and vehicles in Colorado.

These two laws were enacted to ensure that Colorado motorists comply with mandatory auto insurance laws.

This law, effective July 1999, states that the County Clerk and Recorder Office shall not register a motor vehicle unless the applicant has a complying motor vehicle insurance policy pursuant to part 6 of article 4 of title 10, CRS or a certificate of self-insurance in full force. Any insurance company that writes vehicle liability policies in Colorado is required to report new policyholders and cancelled policies at least monthly to the provider.ĬRS 42-3-105 (1) (d) (I). Insurance companies are required to be licensed or authorized to sell insurance in Colorado.Īcceptable forms of proof of insurance on the specific vehicle to be registered (must display Vehicle Identification Number) can include, but might not be limited to: paper card, email printout, computer information, visible on phone or other device, faxed copy (i.e., "any legible visible form").ĬRS 42-7-604, requires the State of Colorado to contract with a provider to develop and maintain a database of insured vehicles.
