To register and/or title a vehicle from another state, the following documents are required:

• Out-of-State Registration - If you surrender only an out-of-state registration, you will be issued a Colorado registration only. You will not be issued a Colorado title.
  
  • Current registration is acceptable
  • Expired registration is acceptable, if it is less than 6 months expired
  • A copy of the title is acceptable, if no transfer of ownership occurring
  • Some states issue a document that is the title and registration combined. This document is acceptable if it is submitted to our office before the expiration date
  • Your out-of-state title is still valid for transfer of ownership. If the out-of-state title becomes lost or destroyed, you will need to contact the state in which it was issued in order to replace the title
  Out-of-State Title - You will be issued a Colorado title and registration if you surrender your out-of-state title. To receive a Colorado title, an out-of-state title must be surrendered.
  
  • We strongly recommend surrendering your out-of-state title when you register your car, if possible
  • Upon the surrender of your out-of-state, a Colorado title will be mailed to you in approximately 8 weeks
• Vehicle Identification Number Inspection (VIN) REQUIRED ON ALL OUT OF STATE TRANSACTIONS!

  
  

  • VIN inspections can be done by a Colorado licensed dealer, a Colorado licensed emission station or a Colorado law enforcement officer. 
• Proof of insurance
  
  • Proof of insurance is required to register your vehicle in Colorado
  • An out-of-state policy is acceptable
  • For additional information go to the insurance resource
• Colorado Residency Establishment
  • Completed Colorado Residency Establishment form DR2504 (PDF)
• If you purchased a vehicle Out-of-State and have never titled it in your name please see Buying a Vehicle, additional documents may be required.