Colorado Bill of Sale Template
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
How a bill of sale is used in Colorado
Practical steps that follow the sale in Colorado — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Colorado, the buyer has 60 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Colorado DMV, Buying and Selling (citing CRS 42-3-103(1)(a)); page fetched 2026-08-28 ↗
- Where to file. Title and registration in Colorado go through the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles. — Colorado DMV, Registration page (statute reference CRS 42-3-103(1)(a)) ↗
- Official form. Colorado publishes its own bill of sale form (Form DR 2173, Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (secure form, sold through authorized vendors)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Colorado DMV, Buying and Selling ↗
- Odometer. Odometer disclosure on the title or on the secure DR 2173 is required for every transfer for the first 20 years of the vehicle's life (model year 2011+); exempt: vehicles 20+ years old, GVWR over 16,000 lbs, non-self-propelled trailers. — Colorado DMV, Buying and Selling ↗
- Liens. The lienholder named on the title must sign the lien release on the title or issue a separate lien release letter on company letterhead; ELT liens are released electronically and a new title is mailed to the owner. Liens on motor vehicles mature after 10 years. — Colorado DMV, Title page, 'Liens on Titles' section ↗
Each point links to the Colorado source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Colorado requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- Yes — DMV provides one
- Find it official
- Colorado DMV ↗
Source: Colorado DMV (Form DR 2173) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Using it with the Colorado DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Colorado DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Colorado quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Colorado?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Colorado because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Colorado DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Colorado DMV before you file.
Does a Colorado bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Colorado does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Colorado DMV (Form DR 2173).
How do I fill out and download the Colorado bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Colorado bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Colorado?
Colorado gives the buyer 60 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Colorado DMV, Buying and Selling (citing CRS 42-3-103(1)(a)); page fetched 2026-08-28.
Does Colorado have an official bill of sale form?
Yes — Form DR 2173, Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (secure form, sold through authorized vendors). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Colorado DMV, Buying and Selling.
Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Colorado?
Title and registration in Colorado are handled by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Colorado DMV, Registration page (statute reference CRS 42-3-103(1)(a)).
How Colorado compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Colorado: Colorado DMV (Form DR 2173) ↗.
- Colorado is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Colorado is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
The rest of what Colorado requires
The figures below are Colorado's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Colorado page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 2 months' rent C.R.S. §38-12-102.5 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out C.R.S. §38-12-102.5 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 21 days C.R.S. §38-12-102.5 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 10 days to pay or quit Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104; § 13-40-107 ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 10 days Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-104; § 13-40-107 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $7,500 Colo. Rev. Stat. §13-6-403 (limit); §13-6-407 (attorneys) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Court (a division of County Court) · filing fee $31 (claims up to $500) / $55 ($500.01-$7,500) per the Colorado Judicial Branch fee schedule (JDF 1) Colo. Rev. Stat. §13-6-403 (limit); §13-6-407 (attorneys) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- Limited to the actual cost of screening Colorado General Assembly (HB19-1106) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended Colo. Rev. Stat. §15-14-705 (form §15-14-741) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-80-102(11)(a) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Clerk and Recorder · no witnesses C.R.S. § 38-30-113 ↗
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