Colorado RV Registration Fee Calculator
RV registration in Colorado splits by type. Self-propelled motorhomes register like other motor vehicles — motorhomes pay Class C Specific Ownership Tax on 85% of MSRP plus a weight fee ($24.50 + 30¢/100 lbs over 6,500). Towed travel trailers and campers run on a separate schedule: roughly $55 per year. Camper trailers pay ~$45–$60 in plate/surcharge fees plus full Specific Ownership Tax on 85% of MSRP (2.1% year one, declining to $3 at year ten) — the SOT dominates for newer trailers. Because motorhome MSRPs are large, value-based charges hit RVs harder than any other vehicle class.
Verified against official Colorado sources on 2026-07-16. How we verify fees.
Your rv
- Specific Ownership TaxYear 4 of service: 0.90% of taxable value ($90,000)$810.00
- Registration (license) feeBased on vehicle age$12.00
- Road safety surchargeBased on vehicle weight$33.30
- Bridge safety surchargeBased on vehicle weight$29.00
- Statutory feesPlate/material, insurance ID database, EMS, POST and county clerk fees (approx.)$15.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
What determines RV registration cost in Colorado?
- RV type (motorhome vs. travel trailer)
- Motorhomes: the state's standard vehicle formula (value/weight/age)
- Travel trailers: separate weight/length schedule
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a motorhome in Colorado?
Motorhomes follow Colorado's regular vehicle fee system (motorhomes pay Class C Specific Ownership Tax on 85% of MSRP plus a weight fee ($24.50 + 30¢/100 lbs over 6,500)) — use the calculator above with your RV's MSRP and weight. In value-based states a $150,000 Class A can cost several thousand dollars a year at first.
Do travel trailers register differently than motorhomes in Colorado?
Yes — travel trailers are towed, unpowered vehicles and run on their own schedule (about $55 per year), separate from both motorhomes and small utility trailers.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.