Colorado Bill of Sale Template
Fill out a Colorado bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.
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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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Bill of Sale
State of Colorado
This Bill of Sale is made on __________, between __________ ("Seller"), of __________ , and __________ ("Buyer"), of __________ .
For good and valuable consideration, the Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer the following item: __________ — year ____, make ____, model ____, body type / color ____(VIN / serial no.: __________; odometer: __________).
The total sale price is $__________ USD, paid in full on the date above. Condition: Sold as-is, without warranty.
The Seller certifies they are the lawful owner with the right to sell this item, free of liens except as disclosed. The Buyer accepts the item in its stated condition.
Generated with SealFormsReflects Colorado law · verified 2026
What is a Colorado bill of sale?
A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In Colorado, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."
Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.
What to include
- Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
- A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The condition or an "as-is" statement
- Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where Colorado requires it)
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.
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).
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