Colorado Bill of Sale
Create a free Colorado bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. A bill of sale is not strictly required to title a private-sale vehicle in Colorado if the date of sale and purchase price are completed correctly on the back of the title, but Colorado offers an official secure DMV Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (DR 2173); a standard private-party vehicle bill of sale does not need to be notarized. Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Colorado requirements
A bill of sale is not strictly required to title a private-sale vehicle in Colorado if the date of sale and purchase price are completed correctly on the back of the title, but Colorado offers an official secure DMV Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (DR 2173); a standard private-party vehicle bill of sale does not need to be notarized.
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⚠ A bill of sale is not strictly required to title a private-sale vehicle in Colorado if the date of sale and purchase price are completed correctly on the back of the title, but Colorado offers an official secure DMV Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (DR 2173); a standard private-party vehicle bill of sale does not need to be notarized.
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Colorado)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Colorado Bill of Sale Requirements
Colorado does not strictly require a separate bill of sale to title a vehicle, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is not required for a Colorado vehicle bill of sale. Colorado publishes an official form (DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale).
- Colorado publishes an official DMV form, the DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale, listed on the Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles Forms in Number Order page (dmv.colorado.gov/forms-number-order). DR 2173 is a SECURE form that must be purchased and cannot be downloaded as a free PDF; a plain (non-secure) bill of sale is also acceptable for the basic transaction record.
- A separate bill of sale is required only when the purchase price is not recorded on the title; if the back of the title is completed correctly (date of sale and purchase price), a bill of sale is not needed for the title transfer (it remains best practice).
- A standard private-party vehicle bill of sale does not need to be notarized in Colorado. Notarization is required only in narrow cases, such as off-highway vehicles (OHV) 25 years or older being titled (notarized bill of sale within 24 months) and the purged-record bill of sale (DR 2116). The 'notarized' county-clerk bill-of-sale templates online are optional, not a statewide requirement.
- The secure DR 2173 can be used to make the federally required odometer disclosure; Colorado follows the federal rule that disclosure is required on vehicles model-year 2011 or newer until the vehicle reaches 20 years of age.
- For boats, Colorado Parks and Wildlife accepts a bill of sale (with both parties' printed names/signatures, the vessel/hull identification number, make/model/year) as proof of ownership, and it serves as a temporary registration for 30 days (carried aboard until decals/card arrive).
Colorado follows the federal odometer disclosure rule (49 CFR 580): a written odometer disclosure is required on transfer for vehicles less than 20 model years old. Colorado DMV guidance states vehicles of model year 2011 or newer require an odometer disclosure (on the title or on a secure form) until the vehicle reaches 20 years of age. The disclosure may be made on the secure DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale. Pre-2021 the federal threshold was 10 model years; it was expanded to 20 model years effective for 2011-and-newer vehicles. Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles - Private Sale: Buying or Selling a Vehicle (dmv.colorado.gov/buying-and-selling) and Forms in Number Order (DR 2173) · official form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Colorado?
No — Colorado does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Colorado?
Colorado uses a title-application process and does not strictly require a separate bill of sale, but one is recommended as proof of the sale and price.
Is there an official Colorado bill of sale form?
Yes — DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale. This generator produces a complete bill of sale you can use or attach.
Disclaimer
This Colorado bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.