What You Need

• Proof of Insurance
• 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.

 If the vehicle was titled in another state a VIN verification must be completed.

• Title assigned in owner’s name or current out of state registration.
• Secure and Verifiable Identification Information
• Proof of Colorado Vehicle Emissions
• Proof Of Insurance

Duplicate Replacement

Apply for a duplicate/replacement title when your original motor vehicle certificate of title is:

• Illegible
• Lost
• Stolen
• Mutilated
• Altered

Residents Must Provide:

• Duplicate Title Request and Receipt
• Secure and Verifiable Identification for vehicles purchased on or after 7/1/2006
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) and/or Colorado title number
• A power of attorney when applying on behalf of the owner of record

A lien release is required for all active liens. The lien release must be on the lienholder’s letterhead (letterhead is not required if the lienholder is an individual). Photo and fax copies are accepted and must include vehicle year, make, VIN, titled owner’s name(s), agent’s signature, date of lien release and must be signed under penalty of perjury in the second degree as defined in C.R.S. 18-8-503.