Where the Lakewood driver's license office is located

Lakewood has one Colorado Department of Revenue driver's license office. It is located at 7380 West 52nd Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80002. This office handles renewals, replacements, address changes, and new licenses for people who live in or near Lakewood.

The office is in west Lakewood, near the intersection of West 52nd Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. If you are using GPS or a maps app, enter the full address above. Street parking is available nearby, and there is a small lot adjacent to the building.

Hours and what to bring

The Lakewood office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on state holidays. Hours can change without notice, so call ahead at 303-205-5600 to confirm before you go, especially if you are traveling from a distance.

Bring your current Colorado driver's license or ID card if you have one. If you are renewing, you will also need proof of your current address — a utility bill, lease, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days works. For a new license, bring your Social Security card, a birth certificate or passport, and two documents showing your current address. Bring the originals; copies are not accepted.

If you are under 21, bring a parent or guardian. If you cannot read English well, you can bring someone to interpret for you, though the test itself must be taken in English unless you have arranged an exception ahead of time.

Key Takeaways

  • The Lakewood driver's license office is at 7380 West 52nd Avenue and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Call 303-205-5600 before you go to confirm the office is open, since hours can change.
  • Bring your current license or ID, proof of your address, and your Social Security card or birth certificate depending on whether you are renewing or getting a new license.
  • The office handles renewals, replacements, address changes, and new licenses, but does not handle commercial licenses or CDL services.

What you can and cannot do at this office

The Lakewood office handles standard driver's licenses and ID cards for regular driving. You can renew an expiring license, replace a lost or damaged one, change your address, update your name after marriage or legal change, and take the written and driving tests for a new license.

This office does not issue commercial driver's licenses (CDL) or handle CDL renewals. If you need a CDL, you must go to the Denver office at 405 South Kipling Street. The Lakewood office also does not handle motorcycle endorsements or hazmat certifications — those require a trip to Denver as well.

How long the process takes

A renewal or address change usually takes 15 to 30 minutes from the time you check in. A replacement for a lost or damaged license takes about the same time. A new license with a written test and driving test can take 45 minutes to over an hour, depending on how many people are ahead of you and whether you pass the tests on your first try.

Wait times are usually shorter early in the morning and mid-week. Avoid the end of the month, when people rush to renew before their licenses expire. If the office is very busy when you arrive, staff may give you a number and tell you to come back later that day.

Getting your license by mail instead

If your license is expiring and you have held it for at least one year, you may be able to renew by mail without visiting the office. You can renew by mail up to one year before your license expires and up to six months after it expires. The form is called the process for Renewal of Driver's License or ID Card, and you can read it from the Colorado Department of Revenue website or pick one up at the Lakewood office.

Mail renewal takes four to six weeks. You will need to include a check or money order for the renewal fee, a new photo (passport-style, 2 by 2 inches), and proof of your current address. If your address has changed, you cannot renew by mail — you must visit the office in person.

What to do if you cannot visit during office hours

If you work during the day and cannot visit during the week, the Lakewood office does not have evening or weekend hours. Your options are to take time off work, visit on a Friday afternoon, or use mail renewal if you are only renewing an expiring license.

Some transactions, like a new license with a driving test, cannot be done by mail and require an in-person visit. If you cannot get to Lakewood, the Denver office at 405 South Kipling Street has the same hours. If neither location works for you, the Colorado Department of Revenue also has offices in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and other cities — call 303-205-5600 to find the nearest one to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment?

No. The Lakewood office operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You check in when you arrive, get a number, and wait your turn. During very busy times, staff may ask you to return later the same day instead of waiting several hours.

Can I renew my license online?

Not through the Lakewood office. Colorado does not offer online renewal for driver's licenses. You can renew by mail if your license is not expired and you have held it for at least one year, or you can visit the office in person.

What if I lost my Social Security card?

You will need to bring a different document that shows your Social Security number, such as a tax return or W-2 form, or you can bring a letter from the Social Security Administration. Call the Lakewood office at 303-205-5600 before you go to ask what documents they will accept in your situation.

Can I take the driving test in Spanish?

The written test is available in Spanish, but the driving test itself must be taken in English. If you need an interpreter for the written test, bring someone with you or call ahead to arrange one. The driving examiner will give you directions in English during the road test.