Purchased from an Individual

Required Documents

To register a vehicle that was purchased from an individual, the buyer needs to supply the following:

• An odometer statement is required if the vehicle is newer than 10 years old. Most titles provide a place for the odometer reading.
• A title properly transferred from seller to buyer is required.
  • If title is not readily available, a bill of sale and insurance (in the new owner’s name) on the new vehicle will allow purchase of a temporary permit / registration.
  • If the title is not a Colorado title, a VIN Verification (DR2698) is required. A VIN verification is available from the County Clerk & Recorder’s Office Monday through Friday between 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. the fee for this service is $20.00 cash or check only, due to safety concerns parking is available behind the Courthouse. 
  • Older Colorado titles may require a notary. If the title has a place for a notary to sign, it needs to be notarized or a Statement of Transfer (in lieu of notarization of Colorado title) needs to be filled out (DR2445).
  • Notary may be required on out of state titles.
• Proof of insurance is required and must state year, make, Vin, owner’s name, and expiration. Proof of insurance includes:
  • Binder / letter from an insurance company on company letter
  • Declaration page
  • Valid insurance card