License Plate
Donate to the Colorado Carbon Fund and show your support for clean energy in Colorado!
Get your Project C - Advancing Clean Energy license plates today
First, make a donation to the Colorado Carbon Fund. To be eligible for the plate you must make a donation to the Colorado Carbon Fund. We recommend making a donation to offset at least 50% of your vehicle’s annual emissions, but require a minimum $25 donation. On this website, you can calculate your vehicle’s emissions and make your donation by credit card.
Second, during the donation process, please make sure the name you enter matches both your credit card and your vehicle’s title. After your transaction is processed you will receive an email with a receipt and a .pdf attachment of the Colorado Carbon Fund License Plate Certificate.
Third, print out your Colorado Carbon Fund License Plate Certificate and bring it to your county’s Vehicle Title and Registration office. You must also have everything you normally bring to register your vehicle, so please check with your local county office to be certain you have everything you need to get your plates. Your county will charge the mandatory $50 fee for any specialty license plate, which is in addition to the donation you make to the Colorado Carbon Fund. Information is available at: the Division of Motor Vehicles website.
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend that you call your county’s Vehicle Title and Registration office to make sure they have the Carbon Fund special plates in stock. Each county is responsible for distributing plates among their offices and if your local branch doesn’t have plates in stock, they should be able to get them within 1-2 days. Contact information for county license plate (Vehicle Title and Registration) offices is available on the Division of Motor Vehicles website.
Questions?
So how much does this really cost me?
Your total out of pocket cost for the Colorado Carbon Fund special license plate is $75. This includes a required minimum $25 tax-deductible contribution to the Colorado Carbon Fund, which is used to support new clean energy projects in Colorado. The remaining $50 is a mandatory state fee for group special plates which is collected by your county Vehicle Title & Registration Office.
Do I have to make my donation online with a credit card?
We use the website and credit card payment system to keep transaction costs low, but if you prefer to make a donation by check, please call Gillian Egan, Colorado Carbon Fund Business Outreach Associate, at (303) 866-2309 to make other arrangements.
How long does it take to get the License Plate Certificate?
As soon as we confirm your online donation by credit card, you will receive the License Plate Certificate by email. This is usually instantaneous, and you will most likely receive the email the same day you make the donation. If you make a donation by check, we can email you the certificate when we receive the check.
What if my company wants to buy multiple plates for our fleet vehicles?
We would be happy to work with your company to get plates for multiple vehicles. Please call Gillian Egan, Colorado Carbon Fund Business Outreach Associate, at (303) 866-2309 for more information.
What if I’d like to give license plates as a gift? What if my name and the name of the vehicle title holder are different?
If you’d like to give plates as a gift or if you aren’t the owner of the vehicle, please contact Gillian Egan, Colorado Carbon Fund Business Outreach Associate, at (303) 866-2309. We will work with you to make your donation and to get you the certificate you or your gift recipient will need to get the Colorado Carbon Fund license plates.
What if I have problems getting my plates?
If you have any questions or encounter any problems getting your plates, please contact Gillian Egan, Colorado Carbon Fund Business Outreach Associate, at (303) 866-2309.
Can I personalize the Colorado Carbon Fund license plates?
Yes, you can personalize these plates for an added fee. More information is available on the Division of Motor Vehicles website.
Do I need to wait until my current stickers expire?
No, you can get your new Colorado Carbon Fund license plates at any time. You may wish to check with your local county office to see whether they will charge you pro-rated registration fees if you renew before your current registration expires.
More information on special license plates is available from the Colorado Department of Revenue: http://www.revenue.state.co.us/mv_dir/wrap.asp?incl=registrations/plateindex
