Motor Vehicle

Joint Tenancy/Tenancy in Common

If a vehicle is to be titled in two or more names, all persons must sign an Acknowledgment of Intent to have title issued in Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship. Without authorization from all parties, the title with be issued as Tenancy in Common.

The difference?
Joint Tenancy with rights of Survivorship is defined as: A form of legal co-ownership of property (also known as survivorship). At the death of one co-owner, the surviving co-owner becomes sole owner of the property. Transfer of ownership requires copy of death certificate and signature of survivor.

Tenancy in Common is defined as: The equal or unequal holding of property by two or more persons. At the death of one co-owner, the deceased share of the property goes to his/her estate and is to be divided according to his/her will of the law in the absence of a will. Transfer of ownership requires documents appointing a personal representative for the decedent.

License Plate Expiration

In Colorado, a 30-day grace period is given for all renewals. (Example: If your plates expire in February, you have until the last working day in March to renew your plates.)

Colorado Title Transfer

If transferring a Colorado title to your name without a lien, a new title can be printed if the person whose name the title is being transferred to is present and has a valid photo identification.

Estimates

As of July 1, 2009, we no longer give estimates without the proper title paperwork in the office. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

Homemade Trailer Requirements

1. Weight Slip
2. Certified VIN inspection – additional fee applies
3. Dimensions (Example: 8 feet long by 6 feet wide.)
4. Value (How much the trailer is worth.)
5. DR 2697 Certificate of Equipment Compliance – If under 2000 pounds

Kit Trailer Requirements

1. Cash Register Receipt
2. Homemade Trailer Affidavit
3. DR 2697 Certificate of Equipment Compliance
4. Certified VIN inspection
5. Weight slip

Out of State Trailer Requirements

1. If coming from titling state – VIN inspection
2. If coming from a non-titling state – Certified VIN inspection
3. Weight slip

Title Requirements

• Moving to Colorado
  1. If no lien – need title for vehicle.
  2. If there is a lien – need current registration and lien holder name and address.
  3. VIN inspection form – filled out by a Colorado law officer or licensed dealership.
  4. Proof of insurance.
• In State Purchase from Dealer
  1. Title or MSO
  2. Sales tax receipt – if vehicle was not purchased in Yuma County, county and city sales tax will be collected, if applicable.
  3. Odometer disclosure
  4. Dealer bill of sale
  5. If transferring plates, need to have them and the registration. If getting new plates, old plates must be surrendered to our office if credit, where applicable, is to be given toward new plates.
  6. Proof of insurance
• In State Purchase from Dealer with Lien Paperwork might be in ‘hold’ box or on computer. If not, you need the following:
  1. Need title papers
  2. Security agreement
  3. Proof of insurance
• Out of State Purchase from Dealer
  1. Out of state title or MSO
  2. Bill of sale
  3. Security agreement – if lien on vehicle
  4. Proof of insurance
  5. Secure odometer disclosure if not signed on the title/MSO and a written and hand printed signature from the seller and the buyer on the Colorado dealer bill of sale or the title/MSO
  6. VIN inspection
• Purchase from Individual
  1. Title
  2. Bill of sale
  3. Need to collect state, city (if applies) and county taxes
  4. Proof of Insurance
  5. If title is from out of state, a VIN inspection will be required