How to get a CDL in Colorado
The facts below come from official Colorado sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- CLP is valid for
- One year
- Test languages
- English and Spanish
- Where the skills test is given
- Approved third-party testing facility
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- Must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) at an approved school.
Official sources
“Commercial Learner's Permits (CLP) are valid for one year” dmv.colorado.gov
“The CDL Knowledge Test is available in English and Spanish” dmv.colorado.gov