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Colorado Moped Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a moped or motor scooter in Colorado costs $5.88 per 3-year cycle (no title required). Any valid driver's license works — no motorcycle endorsement needed. Liability insurance is required.

Verified against official Colorado sources on 2026-07-27. How we verify fees.

Your moped

Registration due now
$5.88
Covers 3 years — averages $1.96 per year.
Each renewal (3 years)
  • Registration
    $5.88

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.

Colorado moped fees (2026)

FeeAmount
Registration (per 3-year cycle)$5.88

Fees shown are the Colorado state schedule, verified 2026-07-27. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • Colorado defines a low-power scooter as having an engine of 50cc or less, an electric motor up to 4,476 watts. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Colorado — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.
  • Fee rose from $5.00 to $5.88 per 3-year cycle on July 1, 2025.
  • Colorado does not title low-power scooters. Proof of insurance is required to register.

What determines moped registration cost in Colorado?

  • State registration fee
  • Engine size / top speed (moped vs. motorcycle)
  • License or endorsement class

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license for a moped in Colorado?

Yes — any valid driver's license is enough in Colorado; no motorcycle endorsement is needed. The minimum age is 16.

How much does it cost to register a moped in Colorado?

Registration costs $5.88 per 3-year cycle.

Is a 50cc scooter a moped in Colorado?

Colorado defines a low-power scooter as having an engine of 50cc or less, an electric motor up to 4,476 watts. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Colorado — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.

Do you have to wear a helmet on a moped in Colorado?

Riders under 18 must wear a helmet in Colorado.

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Official Colorado resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles ↗☎ (303) 205-5600dmv.colorado.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.