CRITICAL: You Have Only 7 Days to Request an Express Consent Hearing

Colorado has the shortest deadline in the US. Missing this 7-day deadline results in automatic 3-month license revocation with NO exceptions.

Colorado DMV Hearing - Express Consent Revocation

Request your Colorado Express Consent hearing within 7 days to avoid automatic license revocation

Critical Timeline for Colorado DUI

DAY 1

DUI Arrest - Clock Starts Ticking

Officer gives you Express Consent Affidavit and Notice of Revocation

DAY 7

DEADLINE - Last Day to Request Hearing

Must be postmarked or received by Colorado DMV by end of 7th day

DAY 8

TOO LATE - No Hearing Allowed

Automatic 3-month revocation begins, no exceptions

How to Request Your Colorado Express Consent Hearing

Online Request (Fastest - Recommended)

Website: mydmv.colorado.gov

Fee: $95 (credit/debit card)

Time: Available 24/7

Instant confirmation with receipt

Phone Request

Phone: (303) 205-5613

Fee: $95 (credit/debit card)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM

Risk: Busy lines, limited hours

Mail Request (NOT Recommended - Risky)

Address:

Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles

Express Consent Unit

1881 Pierce St, Room 142

Lakewood, CO 80214

DANGER: Must be postmarked by day 7

Fee: $95 (money order or cashier's check only)

Form: DR 2870 (Express Consent Hearing Request)

Information Needed for Hearing Request

From Your Express Consent Notice:

Driver License Number
Date of Arrest
Arresting Agency
Officer Name/Badge Number
Incident Report Number

Personal Information:

Full Legal Name
Current Mailing Address
Date of Birth
Daytime Phone Number

Colorado Express Consent Consequences

If You Miss the 7-Day Deadline:

•Automatic 3-month revocation (first offense)
•6-month revocation (if prior DUI in 7 years)
•12-month revocation (refusal or 3rd+ offense)
•NO hearing allowed - decision is final
•NO exceptions for any reason

Additional Consequences:

•PDD designation if BAC ≥0.15 or refusal
•Ignition interlock required for reinstatement
•SR-22 insurance filing required
•Reinstatement fees and additional requirements

What Happens After You Request the Hearing

Temporary Permit Extended

Your temporary permit remains valid until the hearing decision

Hearing Scheduled

DMV schedules hearing within 60 days (usually sooner)

Notice Mailed

Hearing officer, date, time, and location sent by mail

Prepare Defense

Work with attorney to challenge the revocation

Colorado Express Consent Hearing Process

Hearing Location:

Colorado Department of Revenue

1881 Pierce Street

Lakewood, CO 80214

Phone: (303) 205-5613

What DMV Must Prove:

You were driving or in actual physical control
Officer had probable cause for arrest
You were under the influence OR BAC ≥0.08
Proper advisement given (if breath test refused)

Should You Hire an Attorney?

Benefits:

Higher success rate
Can subpoena officer/records
Knows technical defenses
Preview of criminal case

Without Attorney:

Must represent yourself
Lower win rate
Complex legal standards
Limited subpoena power

Colorado PDD (Persistent Drunk Driver) Designation

PDD Triggers:

•BAC ≥0.15 (first offense)
•Refusal to take chemical test
•Prior DUI conviction in any state
•DWAI conviction within 5 years

PDD Consequences:

•Ignition interlock required for 2+ years
•Level II alcohol education (minimum)
•SR-22 insurance for 3 years
•Early reinstatement possible with interlock

Early Reinstatement Options

Ignition Interlock Early Reinstatement:

Available after 1 month of revocation
Must install approved interlock device
SR-22 insurance required
Complete alcohol education
Pay all reinstatement fees

Work/Medical Permits:

Limited driving permit available
Work, school, medical appointments
Must show necessity
Interlock may be required
Additional fees apply