Jan 25, 2016
Late Fee Exemption End of Month Reporting
Introduces a new monthly "Late Fee Exemption Report" that counties must submit to the DMV via fax, email, or batching starting Jan 2016.
Feb 03, 2016
Dealer Verification Website
Announces a new website for verifying auto dealership licenses and types, replacing the previous verification tool.
Feb 16, 2016
ENT Credit Union Name Change
Details the transition of ENT Federal Credit Union to ENT Credit Union, allowing a six-month window (until Jun 01, 2016) to accept either name.
Feb 16, 2016
California Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form REG 262
Clarifies that California Form REG 262 for odometer disclosure will only be accepted with a correctly executed title starting Mar 22, 2016, to align with federal law.
Apr 06, 2016
Colorado State Parks Group Special License Plate New Design
Announces an immediate redesign of the Colorado State Parks license plate; existing plates remain valid and do not require replacement.
Apr 25, 2016
Colorado Secure Power of Attorney DR 2174
Updates requirements for using DR 2174 for odometer disclosures, effective Jul 08, 2016, to ensure compliance with 49 CFR 580.5(c).
May 04, 2016
Senate Bill 15-090 Temporary Registration Document Standards
Outlines the implementation of new weather-resistant temporary permits and mounting boards, including a phased rollout schedule for counties.
Jul 12, 2016
License Plate Retirements - UCCS and Alive At 25
Notifies counties of the retirement of "UCCS" and "Alive At 25" plates due to low registration numbers; current owners may keep them until they expire or are damaged.
Jul 18, 2016
House Bill 16-1051 Forms To Transfer Vehicle Ownership Upon Death
Introduces form DR 2009 for transferring vehicle ownership to a beneficiary upon the owner's death, effective Aug 10, 2016.
Jul 18, 2016
House Bill 16-1056 Tow Operator Abandoned Vehicle Title Search
Details new requirements for tow carriers to perform national database searches through the DMV when no state record is found for an abandoned vehicle.
Jul 18, 2016
Senate Bill 16-010 Off Highway Powersports Vehicle Dealer Purchase
Allows dealers to purchase certain never-before-titled off-highway vehicles using the new DR 2011 affidavit form.
Jul 18, 2016
Senate Bill 16-140 Motor Vehicle Dealer Certificate of Title
Permits dealers to issue a second temporary registration plate if they have not delivered the certificate of title within 60 days of purchase.
Aug 05, 2016
Correcting Implementation Date of House Bill 16-1056 Tow Operator Abandoned Vehicle Title Search
Corrects the application date of HB 16-1056 to vehicles towed on or after Jan 01, 2017, though the effective date remains Aug 10, 2016.
Aug 09, 2016
Lien Perfection Update
Clarifies that counties should perfect a lien upon receipt of a title application (DR 2395) and mortgage paperwork, without waiting for the actual title.
Aug 26, 2016
Duplicate License Plates
Addresses an error where 219 duplicate plates were issued in the "RA" through "RD" series, outlining the free replacement and recall process.
Sep 01, 2016
Lien Perfection Update
Follow-up to TR 16-14, clarifying the distinction between "Perfected" (date received) and "File" (electronic record creation) for lien processing.
Oct 14, 2016
Update on Undercover and Address Confidentiality Program
Clarifies that undercover plates are issued only by the DMV and reminds counties to verify Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) participants with official cards.
Oct 19, 2016
CSTARS Calculation of Specific Ownership Tax Programming
Identifies a statutory non-compliance in CSTARS' SOT calculation and provides a timeline for programming corrections expected by Feb 01, 2017.
Oct 26, 2016
Update to Memo TR 16-09 House Bill 16-1051 Forms to Transfer Vehicle Ownership Upon Death
Provides detailed procedures for processing the DR 2009 form, including notary requirements, lien checks, and odometer handling for beneficiaries.
Oct 26, 2016
Government and Non-Profit Exemption of Registration Fees
Clarifies eligibility for government exemptions and instructs counties on the new CSTARS process for entering non-profit tax-exempt numbers.
Dec 28, 2016
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Group Special License Plate
Announces the new ALS group special license plate, available Jan 01, 2017, which will be issued through the print-on-demand process.