Out-Of-State Titles

After becoming a Colorado resident, you have 90 days to register your vehicle. You will need to bring the following documentation to your local county motor vehicle office:

• A Verification of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) form DR 2698; completed by either:
  • A Colorado law enforcement officer
  • A licensed Colorado motor vehicle dealer
  • A licensed Colorado emissions testing station
    (They will have the form)
• Proof of Colorado insurance
• Passing Emissions Test as required (verify with your local county motor vehicle office or the Emissions page)
• Secure and verifiable identification (DR 2841)
• The current title, or other ownership documents, properly endorsed by the previous owner
• Completed odometer disclosure
• A bill of sale for 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 that contains:
  • Year
  • Make
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Owner and Lienholder’s name and address
  • Lien amount
  • Owner’s signature

Please contact the Vehicle Services Section
at 303-205-5608 for additional questions.