C.R.S. Section 42-2-505
Identification documents

  • individuals not lawfully present
  • rules

(1)

Documents issued.
An individual who is not lawfully present in the United States may apply for an identification document in accordance with this part 5. The department shall issue an identification document to an applicant who:

(a)

Qualifies for the document applied for except for qualifications that conflict with this section; and

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Signs an affidavit that the applicant is currently a resident and presents proof of return filing for the immediately preceding year and evidence of residence in Colorado that conforms to the standards of Pub.L. 109-13, Division B, Title II, sec. 201 et seq., or any rules promulgated under Pub.L. 109-13, Division B, Title II, sec. 201 et seq.; or

(II)

Signs an affidavit that the applicant has continuously been a resident in Colorado for the immediately preceding twenty-four months and presents evidence of residence in Colorado for the immediately preceding twenty-four months that conforms to the standards of Pub.L. 109-13, Division B, Title II, sec. 201 et seq., or any rules promulgated under Pub.L. 109-13, Division B, Title II, sec. 201 et seq.; and

(c)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Documents an individual taxpayer identification number issued by the United States internal revenue service; or

(II)

Documents a social security number issued by the United States social security administration, which documentation may include a social security card or any other documentation acceptable to the department as provided by rule if the federal government confirms the individual’s social security number. This confirmation must include electronic confirmation through the social security online verification system commonly known as SSOLV.

(d)

Affirms in an affidavit signed by the applicant that the applicant has applied to be lawfully present within the United States or will apply to be lawfully present as soon as the applicant is eligible; and

(e)

Presents one of the following from the applicant’s country of origin:

(I)

A passport;

(II)

A consular identification card; or

(III)

A military identification document.

(1.5)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The department shall issue a new identification document to a person who has a gender different from the sex denoted on that person’s identification document when the department receives a new birth certificate issued pursuant to section 25-2-113.8 or when the department receives:

(I)

A statement, in a form or format designated by the department, from the person, or from the person’s parent if the person is a minor, or from the person’s guardian or legal representative, signed under penalty of law, confirming the sex designation on the person’s identification document does not align with the person’s gender identity; and

(II)

If the person is a minor under the age of eighteen, a statement, in a form or format designated by the department, signed under penalty of law, from a professional medical or mental health-care provider licensed in good standing in Colorado or with an equivalent license in good standing from another jurisdiction, stating that the sex designation on the identification document does not align with the minor’s gender identity. This subsection (1.5)(a)(II) does not require a minor to undergo any specific surgery, treatment, clinical care, or behavioral health care.

(b)

The department may only amend a sex designation for an individual’s identification document one time upon the individual’s request. Any further requests from the individual for additional sex designation changes require the submission of a court order indicating that the sex designation change is required.

(2)

Document contents.

(a)

On an identification document issued pursuant to this section, the department shall place the phrase “Not valid for federal identification, voting, or federal public benefit purposes” clearly displayed on the face and incorporated into the machine readable zone. The department may use a substantially similar phrase if required by federal law.

(b)

The department shall design the identification document issued under this section to be distinguishable from another identification document issued under this article in compliance with federal law.

(3)

Graduated driver’s license requirements.
To be issued a minor driver’s license under this section, an applicant who is under eighteen years of age must comply with section 42-2-104 (4).

Source: Section 42-2-505 — Identification documents - individuals not lawfully present - rules, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-42.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

42‑2‑101
Licenses for drivers required - penalty - definition 42‑2‑102
Persons exempt from license 42‑2‑103
Motorcycles - autocycles - low-power scooters - driver’s license required 42‑2‑104
Licenses issued - denied 42‑2‑105
Special restrictions on certain drivers 42‑2‑105.5
Restrictions on minor drivers under eighteen years of age - penalties - legislative declaration 42‑2‑106
Instruction permits and temporary licenses 42‑2‑107
Buckner organ and tissue donation awareness fund - legislative declaration - rules - annual report - repeal 42‑2‑108
Application of minors - rules 42‑2‑109
Release from liability 42‑2‑110
Revocation upon death of signer for minor 42‑2‑111
Examination of applicants and drivers - when required 42‑2‑112
Medical advice - use by department - provider immunity 42‑2‑113
License examiners appointed 42‑2‑114
License issued - voluntary disability identifier symbol - fees - rules - report - definitions 42‑2‑114.5
Fees for drivers’ licenses, identification cards, and related services - crediting to DRIVES account - fee setting procedures - rules - repeal 42‑2‑115
License, permit, or identification card to be exhibited on demand - penalty 42‑2‑116
Restricted license 42‑2‑117
Duplicate permits and minor licenses - replacement licenses 42‑2‑118
Buckner organ and tissue donation awareness fund - rules - report - repeal 42‑2‑118.1
Driver restoration and payment incentive program 42‑2‑119
Notices - change of address or name 42‑2‑120
Methods of service 42‑2‑121
Records to be kept by department - admission of records in court 42‑2‑121.5
Emergency contact information - website form - license application - driver’s license database 42‑2‑122
Department may cancel license - limited license for physical or mental limitations - rules 42‑2‑123
Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions 42‑2‑124
When court to report convictions 42‑2‑125
Mandatory revocation of license and permit 42‑2‑126
Revocation of license based on administrative determination 42‑2‑126.5
Revocation of license based on administrative actions taken under tribal law - repeal 42‑2‑127
Authority to suspend license - to deny license - type of conviction - points 42‑2‑127.5
Authority to suspend license - violation of child support order 42‑2‑127.7
Authority to suspend driver’s license - uninsured motorists - legislative declaration 42‑2‑127.9
Authority to suspend driver’s license - leaving the scene of an accident 42‑2‑128
Vehicular homicide - revocation of license 42‑2‑129
Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content 42‑2‑132
Period of suspension or revocation 42‑2‑132.5
Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions - rules 42‑2‑133
Surrender and return of license 42‑2‑134
Foreign license invalid during suspension 42‑2‑135
Right to appeal 42‑2‑136
Unlawful possession or use of license 42‑2‑137
False affidavit - penalty 42‑2‑138
Driving under restraint - penalty - definitions 42‑2‑139
Permitting unauthorized minor to drive 42‑2‑140
Permitting unauthorized person to drive 42‑2‑141
Renting or loaning a motor vehicle to another 42‑2‑142
Violation - penalty 42‑2‑143
Legislative declaration 42‑2‑144
Reporting by certified level II alcohol and drug education and treatment program providers - notice of administrative remedies against a driver’s license - rules 42‑2‑201
Legislative declaration concerning habitual offenders of motor vehicle laws 42‑2‑202
Habitual offenders - frequency and type of violations 42‑2‑203
Authority to revoke license of habitual offender 42‑2‑204
Appeals 42‑2‑205
Prohibition 42‑2‑206
Driving after revocation prohibited 42‑2‑207
No existing law modified 42‑2‑208
Computation of number of convictions 42‑2‑301
Definitions 42‑2‑302
Department may or shall issue - limitations - rules 42‑2‑303
Contents of identification card - disability identifier symbol - rules - definition 42‑2‑304
Validity of identification card - rules 42‑2‑305
Lost, stolen, or destroyed cards 42‑2‑306
Fees - disposition 42‑2‑307
Change of address - penalty 42‑2‑308
No liability on public entity 42‑2‑309
Unlawful acts 42‑2‑310
Violation 42‑2‑313
Department consult with counties on county jail identification processing unit 42‑2‑401
Short title 42‑2‑402
Definitions 42‑2‑403
Department authority - rules - federal requirements 42‑2‑404
Commercial driver’s license - limitations - rules 42‑2‑405
Driver’s license disciplinary actions - grounds for denial - suspension - revocation - disqualification 42‑2‑405.5
Violations of out-of-service order 42‑2‑406
Fees - rules 42‑2‑407
Licensing of testing units and driving testers - hearings - regulations 42‑2‑408
Unlawful acts - penalty 42‑2‑409
Unlawful possession or use of a commercial driver’s license 42‑2‑501
Short title 42‑2‑502
Legislative declaration 42‑2‑503
Definitions 42‑2‑504
Applicability 42‑2‑505
Identification documents - individuals not lawfully present - rules 42‑2‑506
Identification documents - individuals temporarily lawfully present 42‑2‑507
Taxpayer identification number - confidentiality 42‑2‑508
Fees - operations - rule 42‑2‑509
Renewal - duplicate - replacement - rules 42‑2‑510
Peace officers - arrest authority 42‑2‑511
Driving test - third-party option - definition 42‑2‑601
Definitions 42‑2‑602
Equipment of vehicles 42‑2‑603
Rules 42‑2‑604
Violations - penalty
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 42-2-505’s source at colorado​.gov