Thornton, Colorado
Thornton DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Colorado vehicle title transfer office for Thornton and Adams County. Get your Thornton bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Adams County Motor Vehicle.
Thornton Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Adams County Motor Vehicle
Address
4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601
Phone
(720) 523-6010
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Vehicle Sales Tax
8.75%
Special requirements in Adams County:
- Title must be transferred at the Adams County Motor Vehicle office within 60 days
- Emissions testing required in the Denver metro area
- Buyer pays sales/use tax at time of title transfer
- Vehicle specific ownership tax assessed annually
Notarization in Thornton: ✓ Not Required
Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Documents Required for Thornton 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: 8.75% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Thornton Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Thornton DMV
- Where is the DMV in Thornton, Colorado?
- The Thornton title office is the Adams County Motor Vehicle, located at 4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (720) 523-6010.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Thornton?
- The title transfer fee in Adams County is $7.20. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.75%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Adams County 0.75% + Thornton city 3.75% + RTD 1.0% + cultural 0.1%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Thornton?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $7.20 title fee plus 8.75% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Thornton?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Adams County Motor Vehicle to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.