Form DR 2989 at a glance
What it is: DR 2989 is the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles Request for a Duplicate Instruction Permit/Driver License.
Who signs: Sign on the Signature Required line and enter the Date (MM/DD/YY).
Use this form if a Colorado Instruction Permit or a Colorado Driver License is lost, stolen, or destroyed.
A filled-in Form DR 2989 example: a driver requests a duplicate after losing a license
How to fill out Form DR 2989, box by box
Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth and Colorado Driver License Number
Print the following information.
Enter Last Name, First Name and Middle Initial, then Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) and Colorado Driver License Number (if known), then Phone and Email.
Mailing Address, City, State and ZIP Code
Enter the Mailing Address, then City, State and ZIP Code.
Lost, Stolen or Destroyed
Attest that you are requesting a duplicate license or permit solely for the purpose of replacing a lost, stolen, or destroyed instruction permit or driver license.
Please check one: Lost, Stolen or Destroyed.
Signature Required and Date
You certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information on this form is true and correct; use of a false or fictitious name, and/or knowingly making a false statement, and/or concealing material fact in this application may result in a fine, imprisonment, or both and the cancellation of your Colorado Driver License and/or Identification Card.
Sign on the Signature Required line and enter the Date (MM/DD/YY).
Common questions about Form DR 2989
Where do I file it?
A duplicate may be requested in person at any Colorado Driver License Office. A duplicate by mail may be requested by holders of a Real ID compliant credential who are temporarily out-of-state and provide an out-of-state mailing address; exception: a duplicate of a Real ID compliant Commercial Driver License issued to a Temporarily Lawfully Present applicant must be requested in person.
Are there fees?
A $12.30 fee is required for a first duplicate. (checked November 3, 2026) A $16.40 fee is required for a second duplicate. (checked November 3, 2026) Approval by the Department and a $16.40 fee are required for any additional duplicates. (checked November 3, 2026)
Sources
[1] Form DR 2989 (05/28/25), Request for a Duplicate Instruction Permit/Driver License, Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).