Broomfield County License Hearing Guide

How to request your Administrative License Hearing and protect your driving privileges after a DUI arrest.

Last verified: January 27, 2026

15-Day Deadline

You have exactly 15 days from your arrest to request a hearing. Miss this deadline and your license is automatically suspended. No exceptions.

Enter your arrest date to see your deadline:

Select arrest date

If You Request in Time

  • • Temporary permit until hearing
  • • Chance to keep your license
  • • Gather evidence for defense

If You Miss the Deadline

  • • Automatic 90-180 day suspension
  • • No hearing, no appeal
  • • Starts after waiting period

How to Request Your Hearing

Fastest Method

Online Request

Fee: Typically $50-$125

Available: 24/7

Instant confirmation

Alternative

Phone Request

Fee: Same as online

Hours: Business hours only

Expect hold times

Information You'll Need

From Your Notice:

  • • Driver License Number
  • • Date of Arrest
  • • Arresting Agency
  • • Arresting Officer Name

Personal Information:

  • • Full Legal Name
  • • Current Address
  • • Date of Birth
  • • Phone Number & Email

After You Request

1

Temporary Permit

Immediate

Drive legally until your hearing

2

Hearing Notice

20-40 days

Date, time, and format mailed to you

3

Prepare Defense

Before hearing

Gather evidence, hire attorney

4

Attend Hearing

Scheduled date

Usually phone or video

5

Decision

Same day

Win: keep license. Lose: suspension starts

What to Expect at the Hearing

Most hearings are by phone or video

You usually don't need to travel. When you receive your hearing notice, it will specify whether it's phone, video, or in-person.

Duration

30-60 minutes typically

Who's There

You, your attorney (optional), state attorney, hearing officer

What They Review

Probable cause for stop, proper arrest procedure, test validity

Evidence That Can Help

  • Dashcam or bodycam footage showing procedural errors
  • Breathalyzer calibration records (if not current)
  • Witness statements about your sobriety
  • Medical conditions affecting field sobriety tests

Should You Hire an Attorney?

With an Attorney

  • Can subpoena arresting officer
  • Knows how to challenge evidence
  • Uses hearing to strengthen criminal defense
  • Higher success rate at hearings

Without an Attorney

  • State has experienced attorney present
  • May not know proper objections
  • Can't effectively cross-examine officers
  • Lower win rate statistically
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If You Lose Your Hearing

Losing the hearing isn't the end. You still have options to maintain limited driving privileges:

Ignition Interlock

Drive with device installed

Occupational License

Limited driving for work/essentials

FAQ

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The single most critical logistical metric in Broomfield County regarding your driver's license after a DUI arrest is the 7-Day Deadline.

Broomfield County DUI: Understanding Your Driver's License and the 7-Day Rule

If you are arrested for DUI in Broomfield County, Colorado, and either refused to submit to chemical testing (blood or breath) or your test resulted in a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, the arresting officer will seize your physical driver's license. In its place, you'll receive a Notice of Revocation, also known as an Express Consent Affidavit or "Yellow Sheet." This document is temporary and crucial because it triggers a strict deadline to protect your driving privileges.

That deadline is SEVEN (7) calendar days from the date of your arrest. This includes weekends and holidays. Within this timeframe, you must request a hearing with the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) to contest the pending revocation of your driver's license.

Missing this deadline, even by a single hour, will result in an automatic license revocation. There is no appeal if you miss the deadline. Because Broomfield County’s justice system is so tightly integrated, delays are rare.

Requesting Your Driver's License Hearing in Broomfield County

Historically, hearing requests were faxed. However, current data indicates a shift that causes significant confusion. While some Colorado Department of Revenue pages might suggest the fax line (303-205-5960) is reliable, others suggest it is decommissioned. The only guaranteed, receipt-tracked method for 2025 is EMAIL: dor_hearingrequest@state.co.us.

Your email must include the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Driver’s License Number
  • Date of Arrest

The "Fax" Crisis

Historically, hearing requests were faxed. However, current data indicates a shift that causes significant confusion. Some CDOR pages suggest the fax line (303-205-5960) is decommissioned or unreliable, while others still list it.

Key Information and Resources

Remember, the accuracy and timeliness of your hearing request are paramount. Consult with a Broomfield County DUI attorney immediately to ensure your rights are protected throughout this process.

The email address for submitting your hearing request is dor_hearingrequest@state.co.us.

Sources
  • Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles / Public Safety
  • Colorado Administrative Code - License Suspension Procedures

Last updated: January 27, 2026

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