Denver, CO – Colorado drivers and commercial carriers will see a statewide payment change at all Port of Entry locations beginning January 1, 2026, as the Colorado State Patrol transitions entirely to electronic check processing. The update impacts anyone paying fees at weigh stations or other Port of Entry service sites.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, all payments made by check must now be processed electronically. A $1 processing fee will be included with every transaction. Paper checks handed to staff will no longer be processed on-site; instead, they will be returned to the customer along with their receipt once the digital conversion is completed.
The agency said the change is designed to streamline payment verification, reduce processing times, and bring statewide ports in line with updated administrative systems. Officials added that electronic processing also increases efficiency for commercial drivers who often encounter delays during peak travel and inspection periods.
The State Patrol noted that customers who attempt to make a traditional paper-check payment on or after January 1 will not have the check physically deposited. Only electronic check authorization will be permitted. The $1 service fee applies to all transactions without exception.
This update affects every Port of Entry location across Colorado, including major commercial corridors used by freight haulers, agricultural transporters, and interstate drivers. The State Patrol encourages customers with questions to contact the Administrative Operations Manager at 303-273-1864 for clarification before arriving at a port.
As the January deadline approaches, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid payment delays, especially during winter travel months when traffic volume and weather conditions can already increase wait times.
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