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Boulder, Colorado

Boulder DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer

Colorado vehicle title transfer office for Boulder and Boulder County. Get your Boulder bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Boulder County Motor Vehicle Office – Boulder.

Boulder Title & Registration Office

Office Name

Boulder County Motor Vehicle Office – Boulder

Address

2025 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302

Phone

(303) 205-5600

Hours

Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Title Transfer Fee

$7.20

Vehicle Sales Tax

8.85%

Special requirements in Boulder County:

  • Title must be transferred at the Boulder County motor vehicle office within 60 days of purchase
  • Colorado requires an emissions test (AirCare Colorado) for most vehicles in the Denver metro area
  • Vehicle specific ownership tax (VSOT) is assessed annually based on vehicle value
  • Buyer pays state and local sales/use tax at time of title transfer

Notarization in Boulder: ✓ Not Required

Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Both parties sign the title; a bill of sale is recommended.

Documents Required for Boulder Title Transfer

  • 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $7.20
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 8.85% of sale price
  • 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
  • 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)

FAQ — Boulder DMV

Where is the DMV in Boulder, Colorado?
The Boulder title office is the Boulder County Motor Vehicle Office – Boulder, located at 2025 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (303) 205-5600.
What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Boulder?
The title transfer fee in Boulder County is $7.20. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.85%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Boulder County 0.985% + Boulder city 3.86% + RTD 1.1%
What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Boulder?
You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $7.20 title fee plus 8.85% sales tax.
Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Boulder?
A signed bill of sale is required by the Boulder County Motor Vehicle Office – Boulder to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.

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