Making Changes to Your Title

This information will explain the process and requirements used to add or remove an owner on your Certificate of Title. 

The following processes can be completed in person by appointment only.  You may book an appointment at larimer.gov/bookatime.

 
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions you may have.

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  1. The title owner(s) must sign-off as the seller in the Seller's Signature area, and then all parties must sign the title as buyers in the Buyer's Signature area.
  2. The back of the DR2395 form must be completed by all parties in the Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship section.
  3. Bring the signed title and owner identification (secure and verifiable) or designated power of attorney completed and notarized DR2175 form to one of Larimer County office locations.
  4. Appointments are available at larimer.gov/bookatime.
  5. Be prepared to pay the title fee of $7.20.
  1. All parties listed on the title must sign-off as sellers in the Seller's Signature area. The person(s) retaining the title must then sign the title as the buyer(s) in the Buyer's Signature area.
  2. Bring the signed title and owner identification (secure and verifiable) or designated power of attorney completed and notarized Form DR2175 to one of Larimer County office locations.
  3. Appointments are available at larimer.gov/bookatime.
  4. Be prepared to pay the title fee of $7.20.
  1. Your driver’s license or other verifiable identification updated with your new name. 
  2. Print and sign the old name in the Seller's area and print the new name in the Buyer's area. (Example below)
  3. Title fee $7.20.

Appointments are available at larimer.gov/bookatime.

Older versions or titles from other states may have different formats and may vary from what is shown below. If you are unsure of how to complete the title assignment, we will assist you when you visit our office. 

Errors made on this document can cause long delays, and in some situations, a duplicate title may be required.

Updating your Title

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  1. In the Buyer's Hand Printed Name field, write in your new name as it will appear on the new title.
  2. In the Seller's Hand Printed Name(s) (must be the same as it appears on the face of the title) field, write the new name followed by "formerly known as" or "FKA," and then write the old name.
  3. In the Seller's Signature field, sign with your current signature.

When a title or an MSO is subject to a lien, additional owners may not be added unless new lien paperwork is submitted. You must contact your lender to complete this process. 

When a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) is assigned to one owner and no liens are to be filed on the new title, the assigned owner may request to add a name by:

  • Completing the DR2395 form to include all owners. The back must be completed in the  Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship section.
  • You must be an existing owner on the title
    • If the owner is a business, the agent acting on behalf of the business must provide a letter of authorization
    • If the owner is an individual who will not be present at the appointment, the acting agent must have a valid power of attorney
  • Driver’s License or other Secure and Verifiable Identification (SVID)
  • Title
  • Security Agreement (loan agreement) 
  • $47.20 Title and Lien Filing Fee - additional fees apply for credit/debit card payments 
     
  • You must be an existing owner on the title
    • If the owner is a business, the agent acting on behalf of the business must provide a letter of authorization
    • If the owner is an individual who will not be present at the appointment, the acting agent must have a valid power of attorney
  • Driver’s License or other Secure and Verifiable Identification (SVID)
  • One of the following options:
    • Title with the lien released on the face
    • A separate lien release signed by the lender under penalty of perjury or notarized. 
  • $7.20 Title Fee

To expedite this process, all owners should be present during the transaction. If an owner cannot be present, please call our office to discuss options. 

  • You must be the owner remaining on the title
    • If the owner is a business, the agent acting on behalf of the business must provide a letter of authorization
    • If the owner is an individual who will not be present at the appointment, the acting agent must have a valid power of attorney
  • Driver’s License or other Secure and Verifiable Identification (SVID)
  • Title with the signature of the person(s) being removed in the seller’s section.
  • $7.20 Title Fee

If the name removal involves divorce, death, or other unique situations, please call our office. Additional documentation may be required.