Inoperable Vehicle

Inoperable Vehicle Registration

Vehicles are required to be registered, regardless of whether or not they will be driven on the roadways (CRS 42-3-103).  HB 22-1388 stipulates that owners of inoperable vehicles undergoing maintenance, repair, restoration, rebuilding or renovation can pay only the annual specific ownership tax (SOT) each year that the vehicle is inoperable (not the other associated fees with registration), and get an inoperable decal until the vehicle is in working condition.

Inoperable vehicles must remain on private property and are not allowed to be operated on roadways until they are deemed roadworthy by a POST certified officer and properly registered.

Customers can be directed to the Inoperable and Stored Vehicle webpage. 

Late fees are assessed when inoperable vehicles are not registered on time. If the decal was received within statutory requirements for registration, the late fee should not be assessed. 

The process is as follows:

• The owner completes the DR 2910 Inoperable Vehicle Declaration form with their county.

• The owner will pay the annual SOT and be issued an inoperable vehicle decal. The decal can go in the windshield (or by a VIN if there is not a windshield).

• Upon completion of the maintenance, the vehicle shall be inspected by a POST certified officer, who shall complete a DR 2704. The DR 2704 shall be submitted to the county when the vehicle is ready to be registered for on road use.

Inoperable Collector’s Item Registration

Inoperable vehicles that meet the qualifications for a Collector’s Item may use a DR 2909 Inoperable Collector’s Item Registration form to register their vehicle. This form is for payment of specific ownership tax for a collector’s item that is not operated upon the highways of this state and that is kept on private property for the purpose of maintenance, repair, restoration, rebuilding, or any other similar purpose. Vehicles meeting this criteria will submit photocopies of your ownership document(s) (i.e., title, registration) along with this form, completely filled out with witness signature, to register their Inoperable Collector’s Item.

NOTE: The Inoperable Collector’s Item Registration does not require a DR 2704 Certified VIN Inspection to be converted into a standard registration.