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Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood Truck Bill of Sale Requirements

Complete requirements checklist for a truck bill of sale in Lakewood, Colorado (Form DR 2173). Includes exact fees, notarization rules, and where to file at the Jefferson County Motor Vehicle.

Title Transfer Fee

$7.20

Sales Tax Rate

7.50%

Notarization

Not Required

Required Fields — Lakewood Truck Bill of Sale

All of the following must appear on a valid truck bill of sale in Lakewood, Colorado per Form DR 2173:

  • Full legal name and current address of seller
  • Full legal name and current address of buyer
  • Agreed sale price (in numerals and words)
  • Date of sale
  • Truck year, make, model, and body style
  • 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Odometer reading at time of sale (federal disclosure required for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
  • Signature of seller
  • Signature of buyer

Notarization in Lakewood: Not Required

Colorado does not require notarization for a truck bill of sale. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Both parties simply sign and date the completed form in the presence of each other.

Where to File — Lakewood Title Office

Office

Jefferson County Motor Vehicle

Address

100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80419

Phone

(303) 271-8100

Hours

Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Additional requirements in Jefferson County:

  • Title must be transferred at the Jefferson County Motor Vehicle office within 60 days
  • Emissions testing required in the Denver metro area including Lakewood
  • Buyer pays sales/use tax at time of title transfer
  • Vehicle specific ownership tax assessed annually

What to Bring to the CO DMV

  • 1Completed, signed truck bill of sale
  • 2Truck title signed over by seller on the back
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $7.20
  • 5Payment for sales tax (7.50% of sale price)
  • 6Odometer disclosure statement (if not included on title)

FAQ — Truck Bill of Sale Requirements in Lakewood

What are the required fields on a truck bill of sale in Lakewood?
A valid truck bill of sale in Lakewood, Colorado must include both parties' full legal names and addresses, sale date, agreed sale price, VIN, year, make, model, and signatures of buyer and seller.
What is the title transfer fee for a truck in Lakewood?
The title transfer fee in Jefferson County is $7.20. The truck sales tax rate is 7.50%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Jefferson County 0.5% + Lakewood city 3.0% + RTD 1.0%
Is notarization required for a truck bill of sale in Lakewood?
No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Where do I file a truck title transfer in Lakewood?
File the title transfer at the Jefferson County Motor Vehicle, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80419. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (303) 271-8100.

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