Colorado Springs, Colorado
How to Fill Out a Colorado Springs Boat Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a boat bill of sale in Colorado Springs, Colorado (Form DR 2173). Includes the exact El Paso County Clerk – Motor Vehicle location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Sales Tax Rate
8.20%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Colorado Springs Boat Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the El Paso County Clerk – Motor Vehicle.
- 2
Record Boat details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Colorado title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the El Paso County Clerk – Motor Vehicle
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 1675 W Garden of the Gods Rd, Suite 2044, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (719) 520-6240. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $7.20 and sales tax at 8.20%.
Colorado Springs Title & Registration Office
Office
El Paso County Clerk – Motor Vehicle
Address
1675 W Garden of the Gods Rd, Suite 2044, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone
(719) 520-6240
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in El Paso County:
- Title transfer at the El Paso County Clerk office within 60 days
- Emissions testing not required in El Paso County
- Buyer pays sales/use tax at time of title transfer
- Vehicle specific ownership tax assessed annually
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the CO DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Boat Bill of Sale in Colorado Springs
- Where do I file a boat bill of sale in Colorado Springs?
- File at the El Paso County Clerk – Motor Vehicle, located at 1675 W Garden of the Gods Rd, Suite 2044, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (719) 520-6240.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Colorado Springs?
- The title transfer fee in El Paso County is $7.20. Combined sales tax rate: 8.20%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + El Paso County 1.23% + Colorado Springs 3.07% + Pikes Peak RTA 1.0%
- Does Colorado Springs, Colorado require notarization for a boat bill of sale?
- No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
- What form do I use for a boat bill of sale in Colorado?
- Colorado uses Form DR 2173 for boat title transfers. You can download it from the El Paso County Clerk – Motor Vehicle or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.