Fort Collins, Colorado
How to Fill Out a Fort Collins Personal Watercraft Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a personal watercraft bill of sale in Fort Collins, Colorado (Form DR 2173). Includes the exact Larimer County Motor Vehicle location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Sales Tax Rate
7.55%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Fort Collins Personal Watercraft 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 Larimer County Motor Vehicle.
- 2
Record Personal Watercraft 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.
- 5
Submit to the Larimer County Motor Vehicle
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 200 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (970) 498-7878. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $7.20 and sales tax at 7.55%.
Fort Collins Title & Registration Office
Office
Larimer County Motor Vehicle
Address
200 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone
(970) 498-7878
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Larimer County:
- Title must be transferred at the Larimer County Motor Vehicle office within 60 days
- Emissions testing required in the Northern Colorado area
- Buyer pays sales/use tax at time of title transfer
- Vehicle specific ownership tax assessed annually based on vehicle value
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 — Personal Watercraft Bill of Sale in Fort Collins
- Where do I file a personal watercraft bill of sale in Fort Collins?
- File at the Larimer County Motor Vehicle, located at 200 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (970) 498-7878.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Fort Collins?
- The title transfer fee in Larimer County is $7.20. Combined sales tax rate: 7.55%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Larimer County 0.65% + Fort Collins city 3.85% + transit 0.15%
- Does Fort Collins, Colorado require notarization for a personal watercraft bill of sale?
- No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
- What form do I use for a personal watercraft bill of sale in Colorado?
- Colorado uses Form DR 2173 for personal watercraft title transfers. You can download it from the Larimer County Motor Vehicle or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.