Childhood Cancer Awareness Colorado License Plate Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Certificate of Eligibility?

After making a qualifying donation of at least $47, you will immediately receive an automated email receipt confirming your purchase. (Note: This email is NOT what you need to order the plate from the DMV.)

Within 5 business days of making a qualifying donation, you will receive an email containing your Certificate of Eligibility and the 5-digit PIN number that must be provided to the DMV to place an order for the Childhood Cancer Awareness special license plate.

Can I get more than one Certificate of Eligibility?

For every qualifying donation of $47, you will receive 1 (ONE) Certificate of Eligibility and PIN number. To get additional Certificates of Eligibility, you will need to make a qualifying donation of $47 for each one.

It is acceptable to make one donation for multiple plates. For example, if you would like to order two plates, you would need to make a donation of at least $94 to receive the two Certificates of Eligibility. If donating for more than one plate, please be sure to include all the names listed on the registration for all the vehicles for which you would like to get a Childhood Cancer Awareness plate.

Can I use the DMV’s online system to order my Childhood Cancer Awareness license plate?

Yes, in most situations. Currently, the DMV’s online system, https://mydmv.colorado.gov, can be used for:

• Ordering a standard configuration (non-personalized) Childhood Cancer Awareness plate
  • Required: Current license plate number, last 8 characters of vehicle VIN or verification code from Registration Receipt
  • Restriction: Cannot be completed in the month before, the month of, or the month after the vehicle’s registration expiration month
  • How to find on my DMV: Vehicle Services > Plates and Tabs > Request license plates
• Applying for and ordering a personalized Childhood Cancer Awareness plate
  • Required: Current license plate number, last 8 characters of vehicle VIN or verification code from Registration Receipt
  • Restriction: Cannot be completed in the month before, the month of, or the month after the vehicle’s registration expiration month
  • How to find on myDMV: Vehicle Services > Plates and Tabs > Request license plates
• First-time vehicle registration to order a Childhood Cancer Awareness plate
  • Required information: Title number, Letter ID from Title Complete Notice
  • Restriction: Must be more than 30 days before the vehicle’s Temporary Permit expiration date
  • How to find on myDMV: Vehicle Services > Registration > Submit a first-time vehicle registration

If you have any questions or concerns about if you are eligible to use the online system, we suggest going to your local DMV office because there are no limitations to the transactions that can be processed in person.

When will I receive my Childhood Cancer Awareness License Plate?

Childhood Cancer Awareness license plates are printed on-demand upon the completion of the registration transaction and are mailed directly to the purchaser. Most print on-demand license plates are received by the purchaser within 3-4 weeks. Personalized plates may take several months.

Can I keep my current license plate number for use on my Childhood Cancer Awareness License Plate?

Unfortunately, no. You will receive a new license plate number on your Childhood Cancer Awareness plates.

If you have a personalized plate, you will have to go through the DMV to determine if your plate number is eligible to be transferred to a Childhood Cancer Awareness License Plate.

Can I get a personalized Childhood Cancer Awareness License Plate?

Yes, you can get a personalized Childhood Cancer Awareness license plate. You can read more about the personalized license plate application process here. 

Note: Unfortunately, the yellow ribbon is not available on a personalized Childhood Cancer Awareness license plate. The rest of the design remains the same (see example below).