Purged Bill of Sale

When the title has been lost and state title records have been purged, the vehicle may be transferred on a DR 2116 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale for Purged Colorado Title with proof of ownership and DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification number.

Documents Required to Transfer Ownership

• DR 2116 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale for Purged Colorado Title.

• DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number, unless a current, non-expired registration, from any County within Colorado is presented." 

• Proof of ownership (see below).

• If a manufactured home, proof of property taxes paid will be required (See Manufactured Homes).

Documents Required to Re-establish Ownership

• Completed DR 2116 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale for Purged Colorado Title, with notation “To re-establish ownership” in the “Sold To” area of the bill of sale.

• DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number. unless a current, non-expired registration, from any County within Colorado is presented." 

• Proof of ownership (see below).

Examples of Proof of Ownership:

• Colorado registration (original).

• Colorado renewal card (original).

• Photocopy of Colorado title document.

• Verification from the county through DRIVES by adding a note to the account.

  • Add the Case Note in the Title Auditing case under the Items tab. 

• For manufactured homes, verification from the county treasurer/assessor that it has been in the owner’s name and on the tax rolls for the past 10 years. The verification must include the vehicle identification number and the Colorado title number (See Manufactured Homes).

• Record Search results only printed by the Department.

Possible additional documents:

• DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

To disclose the odometer (if applicable)