Jan 27, 2011
Persons with Disabilities Placards FAQ’s
Provides procedural guidance for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) placards, including SVID requirements for applicants and agents, the use of powers of attorney, and processing forms DR 2219 and DR 2842.
Feb 22, 2011
Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship Declaration
Details requirements for declaring Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship (JTWROS) on revised forms DR 2395 and DR 2574; a title in JTWROS will only be issued if all owners declare intent.
Apr 15, 2011
Colorado Assigned Vehicle Identification Numbers for Motor Vehicles – New Design
Announces a new laser-etched aluminum design and a new number configuration (IDCO XXXXX ZZ) for Colorado Assigned VINs, with current inventory remaining valid until exhausted.
May 24, 2011
House Bill 11-1188- Dealer Franchise
Updates the definition of "Motorcycle" to include vehicles steered by any device connected to the front wheel, such as steering wheels or joysticks, provided they have no more than three wheels.
May 27, 2011
House Bill 11-1182 CSTARS Funding
Implements fee changes for registrations starting Jul 01, 2011: the MIIDB fee is reduced to $0.10, and a new CSTARS fee of $0.10 or $0.50 is established based on MIIDB exemption status.
May 31, 2011
Senate Bill 11-195 Persons with Disabilities Authorizations
Amends the definition of "professional" to include those from bordering states and Physician Assistants for the purpose of validating disability for PWD plates or placards.
Jun 01, 2011
House Bill 11-1185 Lien Release Time Limit
Outlines requirements for lienholders to release a lien within 15 days of satisfaction, allowing for extensions only in documented "extenuating circumstances."
Jun 06, 2011
House Bill 11-1093 Specific Ownership Tax on Special Mobile Machinery
Increases the usage time for farm tractors used for non-ag purposes to 72 hours before requiring SMM registration and updates the penalty for operating SMM without paying SOT.
Oct 07, 2011
Change Concerning Over-The-Counter Printed Titles
Discontinues over-the-counter printing for high-risk titles, including those using an Affidavit as proof of ownership or those with State-issued VINs; these must now be printed by the State Title Section.
Oct 07, 2011
Tow Searches Completed
Discontinues email notifications for "No Record" VIN search results for tow carriers; while the notification is no longer required in application packets, the TMS Search Results sheet must still be submitted.
Oct 12, 2011
Online Vehicle Registration Receipt
Updates the online renewal program to provide a 10-day registration receipt for renewals completed during the last 10 days of the month, acting as proof of registration for law enforcement.
Nov 10, 2011
DR2174 Power of Attorney for a Motor Vehicle (Secure POA) - Lien Release and Duplicate Titles
Clarifies that the signature date on a DR 2174 must be the same date or prior to the lien release, duplicate title, or title print dates.
Nov 30, 2011
License Plates Effective January 1, 2012
Announces seven new license plates effective Jan 01, 2012, including Taxicab, World War II Veteran, Craig Hospital, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Girl Scouts, and Juvenile Diabetes.
Dec 23, 2011
Persons with Disabilities Replacement Placards
Allows replacement of PWD placards with the original expiration date without new medical verification and introduces a new "Replacement Placard Procedure Job Aide."