Can You Take the Colorado Permit Test Online?
Yes — Colorado's @HOME Driving Knowledge Test lets most applicants take the exam remotely from any computer with a front-facing camera, with the first attempt free of state fees.
How @HOME actually works
After pre-registering at myDMV.Colorado.gov, you can take the 25-question test any time, anywhere, within a 60-minute window.
The system verifies your identity through random photo captures taken during the test — it won't even start until an initial photo is confirmed.
An applicant younger than 19 needs an adult older than 19 to serve as a proxy present during the test.
What still requires an in-person visit
Passing @HOME doesn't hand you the permit on the spot — you still need to visit a Colorado driver license office afterward to have it actually issued.
A road-sign or vision-related issue caught at that office visit could still require follow-up, so treat the online test as one step, not the whole process.
Getting the most out of practice beforehand
Since a retake costs $17.65 after the free first attempt, treat your first try as the one that counts, not a free diagnostic run.
Work through a complete 25-question practice test in one sitting rather than a handful of questions at a time — it builds the focus you'll need for the real exam's 60-minute window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the @HOME test really the same as the in-person exam?
Yes — it's the same 25-question, 80%-passing knowledge test, just administered remotely with webcam identity verification instead of at a driver license office.
Does @HOME cost anything?
The first attempt is free of state fees; each retake afterward costs $17.65.
Do I still need to visit a DMV office after passing @HOME?
Yes — passing the online test doesn't issue the permit itself; you still need an in-person visit to a Colorado driver license office to receive it.
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Start a free Colorado permit practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-21