Colorado Titles
All owners listed on the face of the title are required to release interest by printing and signing their name(s) as seller(s) on the back of the title exactly as printed on the title. See Colorado Title example.
Out-of-State Titles
Out-of-state titles vary, but in general, completion by the seller, the purchaser, and odometer reading and acknowledgement is required to sell a vehicle. Some states require notarization. The printed name and signature of the seller must match the name of the owner(s) exactly as printed on the title.
Examples
- If the title reads John Jones and Mary A. Jones, then the printed names and signatures on the title must read: John Jones and Mary A. Jones.
- If the title reads John Albert Jones, Jr., then the printed name and signature on the title must read: John Albert Jones, Jr.
- If the title reads Smith, John, then the signature must be made on the title in the normal written order. The first name is written first, then the last name: John Smith.
The purchaser must present the title to the vehicle licensing office in order to complete the transfer.
Helpful Tips
- Provide a bill of sale to the purchaser.
- Provide a new passing emissions certificate (if the vehicle is not exempt at the time of transfer. See the Emissions Requirements page).
- Remove your license plates from the vehicle at the time of transfer.
- Report an optional Release of Liability of the vehicle.
