Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your vehicle title at the Colorado DMV. We've simplified the entire process to save you time.
What You’ll Need to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Colorado
- Get the vehicle title and other documents from the seller.
- Proof of Insurance (If registering the vehicle at the same time)
- Secure and Verifiable Identification
- The current title or other ownership documents properly endorsed by the previous owner.
- Odometer disclosure complete
- A bill of sale for sales tax purposes
- If a lien is to be recorded, an acceptable mortgage document (security agreement) must be provided. The mortgage document must be an original, carbon copy, or a certified copy and must contain vehicle description - year, make, vehicle identification number or VIN, lienholder's name and address, lien amount, and owner's signature.
- Take the vehicle documents, other required forms and title application to your county title office.
- Pay title fees, registration fees, and taxes.
For out-of-state title transfers...
- Verification of Vehicle Identification Number form is required to be completed by either: A Colorado law enforcement officer, A licensed Colorado motor vehicle dealer, A licensed Colorado emissions testing station.
- Manufacturer's Statement of Origin
- Valid registration or title which specifies the weight
What You’ll Need to Do to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Colorado
- Visit any DMV office near you and bring the required documents stated above.
- You will need to pay the vehicle title fees, registration fees and any applicable sales tax.
- Your Colorado title will be mailed to you when there are no liens filed against your vehicle. If there is a lien, the title will be mailed to the lienholder. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
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