A Colorado bill of sale is a document completed during or following the sale of personal property to establish proof of the transaction. In Colorado, the bill of sale document, once signed by all parties involved, can be used to prove one’s ownership when registering a vehicle or vessel with the state authorities. For the seller, it provides them with a signed statement that they are relinquishing ownership and liability. Depending on the nature of the property transferring ownership, the parties may choose to, or be required to, notarize their signatures to further validate the bill of sale document.

Types (4)

Firearm Bill of Sale – A proof of purchase document that reports the transfer of gun ownership between an unlicensed dealer and a buyer.

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Boat Bill of Sale – Used to record a boat sale between a private seller and a buyer.

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Generic Bill of Sale – Records the sale of items such as clothing, furniture, electronics, jewelry, and antiques.

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Registration Resources

Motor Vehicle

• Driver License Office Locations – Where a resident can register their vehicle once purchased.
• Secure and Verifiable Identification – List of types of ID that the DMV will accept during registration.

Firearm

• Concealed Handgun Permit Application – Must be filled out and submitted to law enforcement if a resident wants to carry a concealed weapon.
• Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies and Organizations – A list of law enforcement agency websites.

Boat

• Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division – Information provided by the government body responsible for boat registration in Colorado.
• Registration Application – Must be filled out to register a newly-acquired vessel.
• Acceptable Proof of Ownership – These documents are accepted as proof of ownership when registering one’s vessel.
• CPW Office Location Map – To locate an office location where vessel registration can occur.