Denver, Colorado
Denver DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Colorado vehicle title transfer office for Denver and Denver County. Get your Denver bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Denver County Motor Vehicle – Downtown.
Denver Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Denver County Motor Vehicle – Downtown
Address
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 102, Denver, CO 80202
Phone
(720) 913-1311
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Vehicle Sales Tax
8.81%
Special requirements in Denver County:
- Title must be transferred at the Denver 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 Denver: ✓ 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 Denver 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: 8.81% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Denver Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Denver DMV
- Where is the DMV in Denver, Colorado?
- The Denver title office is the Denver County Motor Vehicle – Downtown, located at 201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 102, Denver, CO 80202. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (720) 913-1311.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Denver?
- The title transfer fee in Denver County is $7.20. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.81%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Denver city/county rate 4.81% + RTD/SCFD 1.1% combined
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Denver?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $7.20 title fee plus 8.81% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Denver?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Denver County Motor Vehicle – Downtown to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.