Rocky Mountain National Park License Plate

100% of your license plate donation ($50 minimum) supports conservation and educational programs in Rocky Mountain National Park. Since 2017, license plate donations have specifically helped fund the High School Leadership Corps, a youth program that fosters leadership, environmental stewardship, and hands-on conservation experience.

No. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy program does not use the DMV’s online PIN system. Instead, you’ll use the certificate we provide. Simply bring that certificate to your DMV office to request your plate.

Certificates are processed within 3 business days of your donation. You’ll receive your certificate by email.

If you don’t see it after 3 business days, please check your spam/junk folder. If it’s still missing, please reach out to us at 970-586-0108 or by simply replying to the automated donation confirmation email you received at the time of your gift. We’re always happy to resend your certificate.

Take your certificate to your local Colorado DMV office in person. The DMV will collect the certificate, assess the one-time specialty plate fee (plus your regular registration fees), and issue your plate.

Please note: the certificate is proof of your donation and eligibility for the plate, it cannot be used for online registration.

No. Membership dues or gifts to other funds do not qualify for the license plate program. Only a donation made directly to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s license plate program will generate the certificate required by the DMV.

To receive a Rocky Mountain Conservancy specialty license plate, you must make a minimum $50 donation to the Conservancy’s license plate program.

After your donation, you’ll receive a certificate from us that you bring to your county DMV office to request the plate.

At the DMV you’ll pay:

• A one-time $50 specialty plate fee (assessed by the state of Colorado).
• Standard registration fees and taxes (these vary by vehicle and county).
• If you choose a personalized version, there’s an additional $60-$80 one-time personalization fee and a $25 annual personalization renewal fee.

Your donation and DMV fees are separate. Your donation goes directly to support Rocky Mountain National Park.

Visit the Colorado DMV Group Special License Plates page for the best up-to-date information.

Enter the name of the primary lessee exactly as it appears on your lease agreement or vehicle registration. This ensures your certificate matches DMV records and allows your specialty plate to be processed correctly.

If you lose your certificate, please contact us and we’ll be happy to reissue it. You can reach us by calling 970-586-0108 or by replying to the automated donation confirmation email you received at the time of your gift.

Certificates and reissued certificates are processed during normal business hours. If you contact us outside of business hours or on a weekend, your request will be handled on the next business day.

No. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy plate is a specialty license plate that shows your support for the park. It does not include entry, reservations, or other access benefits. Standard park fees and policies still apply.

No, you do not need to make a donation to Rocky Mountain Conservancy each year to keep your specialty plate. Annual plate renewal is handled through your county DMV and includes standard registration fees, and if applicable, a $25 personalized plate renewal fee.

You only need to make a new donation if you are requesting a plate for an additional vehicle. If you sell your vehicle or get a new one, you can transfer your existing plate to another vehicle you own following DMV procedures, without making a new donation.

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy specialty plate is available for:

• Passenger vehicles
• Motorcycles
• Trucks under 16,000 lbs (non-commercial)
• Recreational vehicles

Yes. You can request plates for more than one vehicle you own.

Each plate requires:

• A separate $50 donation to Rocky Mountain Conservancy
• A unique certificate from us
• DMV registration for that vehicle

Note: You only need to make an additional donation if you are requesting a plate for a different vehicle. Renewals and transfers do not require a new donation.

Yes. Personalized versions are available through the DMV. Please note, personalized versions of the plate do not include the Conservancy’s center elk icon, due to DMV design guidelines.

No. Plates issued for disability (ADA) purposes do not include the elk image, in accordance with DMV design requirements.

• If you sell your vehicle, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy plate does not transfer to the new owner. You may keep your plate and transfer it to another vehicle you own if you wish.
• If you get a new vehicle, you can transfer your existing plate to that vehicle following DMV procedures. You do not need to make a new donation to the Conservancy for this transfer.
• If you want a plate for an additional vehicle, that does require a new donation and certificate.

Yes. You can transfer your Rocky Mountain Conservancy plate to another vehicle you own by following your county DMV’s procedures. No additional donation to the Conservancy is needed when transferring the plate between vehicles you already own.