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Colorado DR 2116 — Bill of Sale

Colorado publishes two different bill of sale forms, and mixing them up is a common mistake. DR 2173 (Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale) is the standard form for private sales — it can also carry the federally required odometer disclosure when the secure version is used. DR 2116 (Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale For Purged Colorado Title) is a special-purpose form used only when Colorado has purged the vehicle's title record from its system — typically on older vehicles whose records aged out. For a normal private sale, DR 2173 or a written equivalent is what you need.

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Colorado Requirements: Transfer title within 60 days. 2.9% sales tax.

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About DR 2116

Official name: Colorado Bill of Sale Forms — DR 2173 & DR 2116 Explained

Issued by: Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale; verifies the purchase price for the 2.9% state sales/use tax plus county taxes at the county motor vehicle office; DR 2116 specifically re-establishes ownership evidence for vehicles whose Colorado title record was purged.

When required: A bill of sale is required when the sale price is not listed on the title, and the buyer must carry a signed bill of sale (with year, make, VIN, time and date of sale, and both signatures) to drive the vehicle under Colorado's 36-hour no-plate rule. Buyers have 60 days to title and register; late fees run $25 per month up to $100.

Colorado Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale Required
Yes
Notarization Required
No
Title Transfer Deadline
60 days
Sales Tax Rate
2.9%

Required Fields on DR 2116

To be accepted by the Colorado DMV, your bill of sale must include:

  • Seller name and address
  • Buyer name and address
  • Year, make, model
  • VIN
  • Odometer reading (model year 2011+ vehicles, first 20 years)
  • Sale price
  • Date (and time) of sale
  • Both signatures

Official Source

Download the official DR 2116 directly from Colorado DMV, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant Colorado bill of sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Colorado DR 2173 and DR 2116?
DR 2173 is the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale used in standard private sales — the "secure" version of it can also serve as the federal odometer disclosure. DR 2116 is the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale For Purged Colorado Title, used only when the state has purged the vehicle's title record and ownership must be re-documented. Most private sellers never need DR 2116.
Does Colorado require a bill of sale for vehicle sales?
If the title is completed correctly — including the sale price and date — a separate bill of sale is not required for the transfer. It becomes required when the price is not on the title, and a signed bill of sale must be carried in the vehicle to use Colorado's 36-hour drive-home rule after a private sale.
Where can I get the secure DR 2173 form?
The secure (odometer-disclosure) version of DR 2173 is purchased from licensed vendors such as the Colorado Auto Dealers Association and the Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association — it is not a free download. A regular written bill of sale, like the one our generator produces, documents the sale itself; the odometer disclosure can then be completed on the title.
What is Colorado's sales tax rate on private car sales?
Colorado charges 2.9% state sales/use tax plus applicable county, city, and special district taxes, paid at the county motor vehicle office when the buyer titles and registers. The total varies significantly by the buyer's address.

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