Colorado Ski Country USA

How do I purchase a "Ski Country USA" license plate?
Starting in January, 2010, the Colorado "Ski Country USA" license plate will be available for purchase at DMVs across the state. You can purchase the plate at any time, regardless of whether you're renewing your registration. The plate costs $50 (a one-time fee on top of any registration fees) and the money that you pay goes to a state fund for maintaining our roads and highways.

Do I have to pay the $50 fee every year?
Nope! You pay an extra fee once when you get the plate and then pay your normal registration fees every year.

Why buy a ski license plate?
Ultimately, Colorado has some of the best skiing and riding in the world. The ski plate is the perfect way to show off Colorado's signature sport when you drive. (Plus, if you're a snowboarder, the plate is one of the only license plates in the nation to depict a snowboarder on a specialized license plate).

What will the plate look like?
The prototype plate shown on the main page may not look exactly like the final plate. It is simply the design that we submitted to the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Where do the proceeds from the extra cost go?
This plate does not raise money for a charity - there is a different process for obtaining such a plate (such as greyhound rescue, breast cancer, etc.). With those plates, you make a donation to the charity, take your receipt from the charitable donation to the state and then qualify to buy the special plate. The additional charge for the ski plate or other special license plates goes to the Highway Users Trust Fund and the Licenses Services Cash Fund at the state.

When will the plate be available?
The plate will be available in January, 2010

Can I personalize my Ski Country USA license plate?
Yes, you can personalize a specialized plate (separate fees may apply though). The one change is that the images in the center of the "Ski Country USA" plate will not appear if it's personalized. The tagline at the bottom and background will stay the same.

If you have any other questions not covered here please feel free to email us at LicensePlate@coloradoski.com