Colorado permit fees and documents

Permit fee

$20 for a REAL ID instruction permit. Certain Standard permits under the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act cost $23. Testing and retesting may carry separate charges.

Official sourceChecked October 26, 2026

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Handbook and related study

Colorado Driver Handbook · Revision dated December 5, 2024 (DR 2337). · Official handbook

Checked against reviewed sources on October 26, 2026.

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