Castle Rock, Colorado
How to Fill Out a Castle Rock Pickup Truck Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a pickup truck bill of sale in Castle Rock, Colorado (Form DR 2173). Includes the exact Douglas County Motor Vehicle Office – Castle Rock location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Sales Tax Rate
7.15%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Castle Rock Pickup Truck 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 Douglas County Motor Vehicle Office – Castle Rock.
- 2
Record Pickup Truck 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. Both parties sign the title; a bill of sale is recommended. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the Douglas County Motor Vehicle Office – Castle Rock
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 100 N Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (303) 205-5600. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $7.20 and sales tax at 7.15%.
Castle Rock Title & Registration Office
Office
Douglas County Motor Vehicle Office – Castle Rock
Address
100 N Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone
(303) 205-5600
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Special requirements in Douglas County:
- Title must be transferred at the Douglas 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
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 — Pickup Truck Bill of Sale in Castle Rock
- Where do I file a pickup truck bill of sale in Castle Rock?
- File at the Douglas County Motor Vehicle Office – Castle Rock, located at 100 N Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (303) 205-5600.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Castle Rock?
- The title transfer fee in Douglas County is $7.20. Combined sales tax rate: 7.15%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Douglas County 1.0% + Castle Rock city 3.25%
- Does Castle Rock, Colorado require notarization for a pickup truck bill of sale?
- No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Both parties sign the title; a bill of sale is recommended.
- What form do I use for a pickup truck bill of sale in Colorado?
- Colorado uses Form DR 2173 for pickup truck title transfers. You can download it from the Douglas County Motor Vehicle Office – Castle Rock or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.