If you’re learning to drive in Greeley or anywhere around Weld County, timing matters. Not just for practice hours and confidence behind the wheel, but for the DMV steps that sit alongside your permit, license, and testing timeline.
Colorado’s DMV is rolling out a major statewide technology upgrade in February 2026, including updates to the myDMV online services platform. The goal is a simpler, faster, more secure experience, plus a new logged-in customer portal where you can manage vehicles, licenses, and personal information from a dashboard.
At Anshor Driving School, we keep a close eye on changes like this because they affect real people with real schedules, teens trying to get licensed before sports season, parents coordinating work calendars, and adults who are finally ready to earn a license and want the process to go smoothly. Since 1994, we have been serving Colorado communities, and our job is to help you stay confident and prepared on the road and with the paperwork that comes with getting licensed.
Quick Answer
Plan DMV steps around Colorado’s February 2026 system upgrade. Certain online driver license services go offline late Tuesday, Feb. 10. Most online transactions stop after the evening of Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 16. No scheduled appointments on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Weld County recommends waiting until Feb. 18.
What’s Changing With the Colorado DMV
Colorado DMV has announced a statewide system transition in February 2026 that includes improvements to the online experience and a new secure portal option.
The DMV has also warned that there will be temporary disruptions during the launch window, and they’re strongly encouraging Coloradans to complete outstanding transactions as soon as possible through myDMV.
Key Dates to Know Right Now
Here’s the part that matters most for families trying to plan permit steps, license renewals, and anything time-sensitive:
- Most DMV online transactions will be unavailable after the evening of Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 16, and certain driver license online services will be unavailable beginning late Tuesday, Feb. 10.
- On Tuesday, Feb. 17, scheduled appointments will not be available at any state DMV office.
- Weld County also notes the system will be taken offline from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17, and recommends completing common vehicle transactions before then or waiting until Feb. 18.
- The DMV’s myDMV page indicates account creation opens Feb. 17, along with what you will need to register (license, permit, or ID, SSN or ITIN, date of birth, and a valid email).
What We Recommend You Do Before the Outage Window
If you’re a student driver or a parent helping a new driver, here’s a simple plan to keep the upgrade from becoming a stress point:
- Do your “paperwork tasks” early. If you need to renew a credential, update an address, pay a fee, or handle anything tied to your DMV profile, do it before the Feb. 13 evening cutoff. The DMV is explicitly urging people to complete transactions online at myDMV as soon as possible.
- Avoid scheduling DMV appointments on Feb. 17. Even if you’re normally an “I’ll handle it later” person, this is the week to plan ahead since scheduled appointments at state DMV offices will not be available that day.
- Expect slower in-person processing right after launch. The DMV notes that in-person appointments may take longer than normal as staff get familiar with the new system. Build an extra buffer into your calendar.
- Bookmark the official upgrade info. The DMV is posting updates and guidance specifically for this transition, and it is the most reliable “single source of truth” for timing and service impacts.
How Anshor Driving School Can Help You Stay on Track
Our focus stays the same, even when systems change. We teach defensive driving skills, build calm confidence, and help you prepare for your driving test. We offer Colorado driver education in Greeley, Alamosa, Salida, and La Junta, with professional instructors and programs built for new drivers and for people who want to refresh their skills.
If you are trying to hit a specific licensing milestone in February, treat this DMV upgrade like you would treat bad weather in Northern Colorado. Plan for it early, give yourself cushion, and keep moving forward with confidence.
Final Thoughts
A DMV system upgrade is one of those things that can feel like a small detail until it lands right on top of your permit steps or test timeline. The good news is you don’t need to stress about it. You just need a plan. Take care of paperwork early, avoid scheduling appointments on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at any state DMV office, and give yourself a little cushion if you need to visit the DMV right after the transition. And if your goal is to be fully ready for your driving test while the admin side stays smooth, we are here to help. Keep practicing, stay consistent, and take it one step at a time. We are with you from start to finish.