New Purchase Out-of-State Dealer – Cash Sale

How to title and register a vehicle that was purchased from a dealership that is out-of-state.

Failure to register before your temporary registration expires may result in a $25 late fee being assessed the following day, with an additional $25 fee accruing each month thereafter, up to a maximum of $100. Late fees will also be applied on vehicles that are not registered 61 days or more after the date of purchase.

Who Should Complete This Process?

• Any person who is a current or new resident of Adams County who purchased a vehicle with cash from an out-of-state dealer; and
• Any person who is listed as a “Buyer” of a vehicle that is physically located in Colorado.
  • Secure and Verifiable Identification (SVID) must be provided by the “Buyer”
    • See DR 2841 for examples of acceptable SVID.

What is Required to Complete this Process?

Those who meet the above criteria, will need to bring the following documents to any Adams County Motor Vehicle location:

• Proof of Current Insurance that Complies with Colorado Insurance Requirements
  • $25,000 for bodily injury or death to any one person in an accident; and
  • $50,000 for bodily injury or death to all persons in any one accident; and
  • $15,000 for property damage in any one accident.
• DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number
  • Commonly called a "VIN Verification or Inspection," the form can only be completed by licensed Colorado dealerships, Colorado law enforcement, licensed Colorado emissions, or the County Clerk (at their discretion). Adams County will complete VIN Verifications in our offices for a fee www.adcogov.org/vin-inspections.
• Certified Weight Slip
  • Weight slips are required on all motor homes and trucks that have an empty weight between 4,501 pounds and 10,000 pounds; and
  • the vehicle has been modified by more than 300 pounds; or
  • Trailers that are more than 2,000 pounds.
• Proof of Passing Emissions
  • Commonly called a "smog test." Please visit www.aircarecolorado.com for gas, flex fuel and hybrid emission information and requirements. Alternatively, please visit dmv.colorado.gov/emissions for diesel emission information and requirements.
• Proof of Ownership for the Vehicle
  • Proof of ownership is the most current title. Title must be properly assigned. Copies of titles are not acceptable.
• Dealer Invoice or Bill of Sale
  • Showing all financial information regarding the sale of the vehicle. Any unpaid taxes will be owned at the time of titling and registration.
• DR 2395 - Application for Title
• DR 2421 - Statement of One in the Same
  • Required when your printed name on the title assignment differs from the SVID. List all variations of your name.
• Plate or Plate Number for Plate Transfers (when applicable)
• Fees
  • Registration fees vary depending on the vehicle.
  • The fee for the title transaction is an additional $7.20.

All DR forms mentioned are available on the state's website. Please visit dmv.colorado.gov/forms-number-order.