How to Sell an RV Privately in Colorado (2026)
| Titling agency | Colorado DMV ↗ |
| Transfer deadline | 60 days from sale |
| Sales / use tax | 2.9% (Sales tax applies; ownership tax also assessed based on vehicle age) |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Title fees by weight class | No — flat fee regardless of weight |
| VIN inspection (out-of-state) | Required · CO requires a VIN inspection (DR 2698) for vehicles titled out-of-state. Inspection can be done at a county motor vehicle office or by law enforcement. |
| Lien release form | DR 2444A |
How to Sell an RV Privately in Colorado — 8 Steps
- 1Locate the chassis VIN — on motorhomes (Class A, B, C) the 17-character chassis VIN is on the cab door jamb, dashboard, or driver-side windshield. Colorado titles the RV by chassis VIN, so this is the number that goes on every bill of sale.
- 2Record the coach serial — on motorhomes there's a second number on the coach builder's data plate (inside a cabinet door, near the entry steps, or in a basement bay). Note it alongside the chassis VIN on the bill of sale. Towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups) only have one VIN, usually on the tongue or front A-frame.
- 3Clear any liens — if the RV was financed, request a payoff quote and lien release letter. Colorado uses DR 2444A.
- 4Gather documentation — clean Colorado title (no liens), current registration card, RV maintenance records, manufacturer's owner's manual, appliance/slide-out service records, and tow capacity documentation for towables.
- 5Price the RV — check NADA RV Guides, RV Trader comps, and recent Colorado dealer sold prices. Class A motorhomes, fifth wheels, and Class B vans hold value differently — factor in mileage on motorhomes and slide-out/appliance condition on all classes.
- 6Complete the bill of sale — chassis VIN, coach serial (if motorhome), year/make/model, length, RV class (A/B/C/travel trailer/fifth wheel/etc.), sale price, sale date, and both parties' full legal names and addresses.
- 7Sign the title — endorse the back of the Colorado title with buyer info, odometer reading (motorhomes only), and sale date. Colorado requires odometer disclosure for motorhomes under 15 years old.
- 8Notify Colorado DMV — buyer must title and register within 60 days of the sale. Seller files release of liability with Colorado DMV to remove future ticket/toll liability. Out-of-state RVs may require a VIN inspection — schedule with Colorado DMV.
Colorado lien release procedure
- Obtain Form DR 2444A from the Colorado DMV or the lienholder.
- Lienholder completes and signs DR 2444A releasing the lien.
- Submit DR 2444A with the existing title and title application at your county motor vehicle office.
- Pay the title fee and receive a clean title.
Selling a travel trailer or fifth wheel
Towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups, toy haulers) are titled as trailers in Colorado, not as motorhomes — no chassis VIN, no odometer. The single VIN is on the tongue or front A-frame. If the trailer was sold with a tow vehicle as part of one transaction, prepare two bills of sale (one for the trailer, one for the tow vehicle) so each title transfers cleanly with Colorado DMV.
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Start My Colorado RV Bill of Sale →Frequently Asked Questions — Colorado
Do I need a bill of sale to sell an RV in Colorado?▾
Yes. Colorado requires a written bill of sale for private RV transfers to document the chassis VIN, coach serial number, year/make/model, sale price, and both parties' signatures. The buyer needs the bill of sale to title the RV with Colorado DMV. For towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels), the trailer itself usually also requires a separate bill of sale.
What's the difference between chassis VIN and coach serial on an RV?▾
Motorhomes (Class A, B, C) have two identifying numbers — the chassis VIN (on the cab door jamb, same place as a passenger truck VIN) and a coach serial number (on the coach builder's data plate, usually inside a cabinet door). Colorado titles motorhomes by chassis VIN; record both numbers on the bill of sale to remove buyer confusion.
What is the Colorado RV title transfer deadline?▾
Colorado requires the buyer to transfer the RV title within 60 days of the sale date. Missing the deadline can trigger late fees and back-dated registration penalties.
Is sales tax owed on a private RV sale in Colorado?▾
Colorado charges 2.9% sales/use tax on private RV sales. Sales tax applies; ownership tax also assessed based on vehicle age The buyer typically pays the tax at Colorado DMV when titling the RV.
Do I need a notary for a Colorado RV bill of sale?▾
Colorado does not require notarization for a private RV bill of sale. However, the title itself must be properly endorsed before Colorado DMV will issue a new title in the buyer's name.
How does a buyer register an RV purchased privately in Colorado?▾
The buyer takes the signed bill of sale and endorsed title to Colorado DMV and pays the title fee plus 2.9% sales/use tax. Transfer must be completed within 60 days of the sale date. Out-of-state RVs may require a VIN inspection — schedule with Colorado DMV or a licensed inspector. CO requires a VIN inspection (DR 2698) for vehicles titled out-of-state. Inspection can be done at a county motor vehicle office or by law enforcement.
Source: Colorado DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07