Jul 31, 2012
New Print-On-Demand Forms for Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) and DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Documents
Air Care Colorado began using new tamper-resistant Print-On-Demand VIR and DR 2698 forms. Hand-written signatures on DR 2698 are replaced with electronic ones.
Aug 06, 2012
Rapid Screen, A New Emissions Testing Option for Government-Owned Vehicles
Government-owned vehicles are now eligible for the RapidScreen program. Qualifying vehicles will be identified on monthly Government Renewal Declaration (DEC) lists starting Sep 2012.
Feb 01, 2012
Follow-Up TR11-12 DR2174 Power of Attorney for a Motor Vehicle (Secure POA) - Lien Release and Duplicate Titles
Clarifies that the date an agent exercises power of attorney must be the date the title is physically received and reviewed. Incorrect dates require a single strike-through and a Statement of Fact.
Jun 29, 2012
4 Digit Make Abbreviation - Grace Period
A 60-day grace period (ending Aug 13, 2012) was granted for auto dealers to comply with the new 4-digit make abbreviations or spell out the vehicle make entirely.
Jul 16, 2012
South Dakota Titles Reported Missing
Ten boxes of blank South Dakota titles (control numbers 1481000–1500999) were reported missing on Jul 1, 2012. Applications with these titles must be audited by the Title Services Unit.
Aug 06, 2012
Florida Titles Reported Stolen
A box of 500 blank Florida titles (control numbers A106662601-A106663100) was stolen on Jul 31, 2012. Related applications require a thorough audit.
Aug 09, 2012
South Dakota Titles Reported Missing- Update
The ten boxes of South Dakota titles previously reported missing (control numbers 1481000–1500999) have been successfully located.
Aug 09, 2012
Florida Titles Reported Stolen-Update
Provides an update on the stolen Florida titles (control numbers A106662601-A106663100), including contact information for the Hialeah Gardens Police Department for any leads.
Aug 10, 2012
Arizona Titles Unaccounted For
The Arizona Office of Inspector General reported 2,500 blank titles (control numbers 20950501-20953000) as unaccounted for. Audits are required for surrendered Arizona titles.
Aug 21, 2012
Changes to the Colorado State University – Pueblo Alumni License Plate Requirements
CSU-Pueblo discontinued individual authorization certificates. Any Colorado resident with a qualifying vehicle can now be issued this alumni license plate without a certificate.
Sep 21, 2012
Michigan Titles Reported Stolen
Michigan reported two thefts totaling 2,100 blank titles (control numbers G70528361-G70530360 and G69998261-G69998360). Audits are required for surrendered Michigan titles.
Sep 28, 2012
Changes to the Colorado State University Alumni License Plate Requirements
Effective Oct 15, 2012, authorized individuals can present an electronic, printed, or original CSU alumni certificate to be issued the plate.
Oct 19, 2012
Italian American Group Special License Plates
Discovered that some plates were manufactured with an incorrect logo. Counties must pull specified plate numbers from inventory and replace them for customers at no extra fee.
Nov 14, 2012
Changes to the Alive at 25 Group Special License Plate Requirements
Effective Nov 26, 2012, the Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation will only issue electronic certificates for this plate, which can be printed or shown on a mobile device.
Nov 29, 2012
Senate Bill 12S-001 Special Mobile Machinery 2% Rental Fleets
Implements SB 12S-001, allowing SMM owners with over 10 pieces of machinery to use permanent decals or fleet plates and operate under "Pending Registration" for one quarter.
Nov 30, 2012
Appraisals for Bonds
Removes the requirement that appraisals for bond applications must be within 45 days, as this was not supported by statute.
Dec 11, 2012
License Plates Effective January 1, 2013
Introduces several new plates for 2013, including Distinguished Flying Cross, Desert Shield/Storm, Tow Truck, Colorado Rockies, Child Loss Awareness, and Fallen Heroes.