Colorado Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Colorado. From the Colorado title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Colorado Department of Revenue — Auto Industry Division (AID) & Motor Vehicle Dealer Board or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Colorado state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Title and/or Registration (DR 2395) ↗ | Applies for Colorado title and registration when a vehicle is transferred to the buyer. | Every deal |
| Standard Sales Tax Receipt for Vehicle Sales (DR 0024) ↗ | Documents Colorado state and local sales/use tax collected on the vehicle sale. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney for a Motor Vehicle (DR 2175) ↗ | Authorizes the dealer to sign title/registration paperwork on the customer's behalf. | As needed |
| Dealer/Wholesaler Surety Bond (DR 2830) ↗ | The $50,000 bond filed with AID to obtain or renew a dealer or wholesaler license. | Every deal |
| Dealer-issued 60-day Temporary Permit ↗ | Interim registration printed through the DRIVES Dealer Access Portal at the point of sale. | Every deal |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on the secure title / DR 2395 process) | Federally required mileage disclosure recorded at transfer. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Colorado dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Colorado?+
Colorado dealers use Application for Title and/or Registration (DR 2395), Standard Sales Tax Receipt for Vehicle Sales (DR 0024), Power of Attorney for a Motor Vehicle (DR 2175), Dealer/Wholesaler Surety Bond (DR 2830) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Colorado dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Colorado Department of Revenue — Auto Industry Division (AID) & Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Colorado?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Colorado and every other state.
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