VEHICLE BILL OF SALE - COLORADO
Date of Sale: [[Date of Sale]]
County of Sale: [[County]], Colorado
1. Parties
Seller:
Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Seller Address, City, Colorado, ZIP]]
Phone: [[Seller Phone]]
Colorado Driver's License / ID No.: [[Seller DL/ID]] (State: [[State]])
Buyer:
Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Buyer Address, City, Colorado, ZIP]]
Phone: [[Buyer Phone]]
Colorado Driver's License / ID No.: [[Buyer DL/ID]] (State: [[State]])
2. Vehicle Description
| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| Year | [[Vehicle Year]] |
| Make | [[Vehicle Make]] |
| Model | [[Vehicle Model]] |
| Body Style | [[Body Style (e.g., Sedan, Pickup, SUV)]] |
| Color | [[Exterior Color]] |
| VIN (17 Characters) | [[VIN Number]] |
| Current License Plate | [[Plate Number]] |
| Current Title No. | [[Title Number]] |
| Odometer Reading | [[Odometer Reading]] miles |
3. Sale Price
Purchase Price: $[[Purchase Price]] (U.S. Dollars)
Payment Method: [[Cash / Certified Check / Money Order / ACH / Other]]
Trade-In Vehicle (if any): [[Describe or "None"]]
4. Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement
(Required by 49 U.S.C. § 32705 and 49 C.F.R. Part 580 for most motor vehicles under 16,001 lbs. GVW with model year less than 10 years old)
I, [[Seller Full Legal Name]] (Seller), certify that the odometer of the vehicle described above now reads:
[[Odometer Reading]] MILES
To the best of my knowledge:
- [ ] The odometer reading reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle.
- [ ] The mileage is in EXCESS OF MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer (odometer has rolled over beyond 99,999 or 999,999 miles).
- [ ] The odometer reading is NOT THE ACTUAL MILEAGE - WARNING: ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.
Knowingly falsifying an odometer statement is a federal crime and may constitute fraud under Colorado law.
Seller Signature (Odometer): ______________________________ Date: _________
Buyer Acknowledgment of Odometer Disclosure:
I, [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], acknowledge receipt of the above odometer disclosure.
Buyer Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________
5. "As-Is" Disclaimer
The vehicle is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS," with no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its present condition.
Known Defects Disclosed by Seller: [[Describe or "None disclosed"]]
6. Liens and Encumbrances
Seller represents and warrants that:
(a) Seller is the legal owner of the vehicle with full right to sell it;
(b) The vehicle is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances, EXCEPT:
[[List any existing lienholder name and lien amount, or "None"]]
(c) If a lien exists, Seller shall provide payoff confirmation or a lien release within [[Number]] days of sale. Buyer may search for UCC / lien filings on this vehicle through the Colorado DMV or the Colorado Secretary of State's UCC search.
7. Colorado Title Transfer and Registration Requirements
To complete the title transfer in Colorado, the Buyer must:
- Obtain the signed title from Seller (Seller signs the back of the title in the "Assignment of Title" section). If the title is lost, Seller must obtain a duplicate from the Colorado DMV before the sale.
- Complete this Bill of Sale (both parties sign) - required for Colorado title transfer.
3. Submit the following to the Colorado county motor vehicle office in the county where the Buyer resides within 60 days of purchase (Colorado DMV / County Assessor's Motor Vehicle Office - verify current submission deadline):
- Signed title (with Seller's signature on the back)
- Completed Bill of Sale (this document)
- Completed DR 2173 (Bill of Sale form - optional supplement) or county-required forms
- Proof of insurance
- Colorado Emissions Certificate if required for the county (applicable in Denver metro counties)
- VIN verification if required (out-of-state vehicles)
4. Pay the following fees and taxes:
- Colorado Specific Ownership Tax (SOT): An annual tax based on the vehicle's age and manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), ranging from 0.5% to 2.1% of a portion of MSRP (verify current SOT schedule at Colorado DMV - C.R.S. § 42-3-107). SOT is NOT a traditional sales tax but is paid at the time of registration.
- State Sales Tax: Colorado charges state sales tax of 2.9% on vehicle purchases (C.R.S. § 39-26-106). Additional county, city, and regional transportation district (RTD) taxes may apply.
- Title Fee: Currently $7.20 for a standard title (verify current fee at Colorado DMV - cdot.gov or your county motor vehicle office).
- Registration Fee: Based on vehicle weight.
5. Seller should:
- Retain a copy of this Bill of Sale and the signed title;
- Report the sale to the Colorado DMV by submitting a Notice of Transfer / Release of Liability (Form DR 2116) within 5 business days to avoid responsibility for violations after the sale (C.R.S. § 42-6-117). Submit at dmv.colorado.gov or in person.
8. Colorado Emissions
If the vehicle is required to pass Colorado emissions testing (applicable in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, and Jefferson counties for vehicles model year 1982 or newer, 7+ years old, and under 26,001 lbs. GVW):
- [ ] A valid Colorado emissions certificate (less than 2 years old) is attached / provided.
- [ ] An emissions certificate is not required for this vehicle (describe reason: [[e.g., model year exempt, out-of-emissions-area county]]).
9. Release of Seller's Liability
From and after the date and time of sale, Seller releases all responsibility for the vehicle, including any traffic violations, accidents, or incidents occurring after the time of sale. Seller is encouraged to file DR 2116 (Notice of Transfer) with the Colorado DMV within 5 business days.
10. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Any dispute shall be resolved in [[County]] County, Colorado.
11. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding this vehicle sale. All representations and warranties are contained herein.
Signature Block
SELLER:
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
BUYER:
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Notarization is not required for a Colorado private vehicle sale, but may be requested by financial institutions or title companies.
> Template - not legal advice. Colorado vehicle title transfers are administered through county motor vehicle offices. Sales tax rates, specific ownership taxes, emissions requirements, and fees change frequently. Verify all requirements at the Colorado DMV (dmv.colorado.gov) and your county motor vehicle office before completing the transfer. Federal odometer disclosure requirements apply under 49 C.F.R. Part 580.
Primary Sources (as of 2026-06):
- C.R.S. § 42-6-107 et seq. (Colorado title transfer procedure)
- C.R.S. § 42-6-117 (seller's report of sale - DR 2116)
- C.R.S. § 42-3-107 (specific ownership tax schedule)
- C.R.S. § 39-26-106 (Colorado state sales tax - 2.9%)
- 49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (federal odometer disclosure)
- Colorado DMV: dmv.colorado.gov
