Free Colorado Trailer Bill of Sale Form (CDOR Form DR 2116 PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Colorado?

Yes. Unlike some neighboring states, Colorado law (C.R.S. § 42-6-102) strictly requires titles for all manufactured trailers operated on public highways. This includes utility, cargo, equipment, boat, and livestock trailers. Homemade trailers must pass a certified VIN inspection before an initial Colorado title is issued.

Q: What is Colorado Form DR 2116 for trailers?

Form DR 2116 ('Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale') is the statutory template published by the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It serves as the official bill of sale across Colorado county clerk offices to establish purchase price, legal transfer of ownership, and payment terms for trailers.

Q: Do trailer license plates stay with the trailer in Colorado?

No. Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-3-115, license plates belong to the registered owner, not the trailer. The seller MUST remove and keep their trailer license plates immediately upon finalizing the sale. The buyer must register the trailer and obtain new Colorado trailer plates at their local County Motor Vehicle Office.

Q: Does a Colorado trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

While Colorado county motor vehicle offices accept a properly endorsed Colorado Certificate of Title, notarization on the Bill of Sale (Section F) is strongly recommended and frequently required when transferring homemade trailers, trailers with out-of-state paperwork, or where purchase price validation is necessary.

Q: What is required to title and register a homemade trailer in Colorado?

To title a homemade trailer in Colorado, the applicant must complete a Certified VIN Inspection on Form DR 2698 by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), submit a Statement of Assembly (Form DR 2704), provide a certified weight slip from a public scale, submit receipts for all materials or this Bill of Sale, and pay applicable titling fees.

FORM SBF-CO-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

C.R.S. §§ 42-6-109, 42-3-115 & Form DR 2116

STATE OF COLORADO STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Snowmobile/ATV, Boat, Equipment & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) & Form DR 2116 Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Colorado County *:

Section B: Complete Trailer Identification & Specifications

Model Year *

Make / Builder *

Model / Description *

Trailer Body Type *

Length (ft) • Width (ft)

Axles

Empty Wt (lbs)

Payload (lbs)

GVWR Total (lbs) *

CO Plate # (Prior)

Trailer Identification Number (17-Digit VIN or Colorado State-Assigned ID) *

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical Address Only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

CO Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) For County Clerk Registration

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

Section D: Financial Consideration & Statutory Payment Terms

Total Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Trade

STATUTORY NOTICE • MANDATORY TRAILER PLATE REMOVAL (C.R.S. § 42-3-115): License plates do not transfer with trailers in Colorado. The Seller MUST retain all license plates upon completion of this transaction. STATUTORY "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" WARRANTY DISCLAIMER (C.R.S. § 4-2-316): This trailer is sold strictly in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, whether known or unknown. The Seller disclaims all warranties of merchantability, roadworthiness, frame structural integrity, axle alignment, wheel bearings, suspension, tire condition, coupler safety, and wiring systems. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 18-8-503) that Seller is lawful owner with clear legal title free of all liens and encumbrances.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Ownership Affidavit

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must Match Colorado Title

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For County Clerk Registration

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: State of Colorado Notary Public Acknowledgment

STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory government photo identification to be the person(s) who executed the within instrument.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here CDOR DR 2116 Approved

FORM SBF-CO-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com C.R.S. §§ 42-6-109, 42-3-115 & Form DR 2116 • CDOR OMV Compliant PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Colorado CDOR 3-Step Trailer Title & Registration Guide

Follow Colorado statutory procedures to legally transfer trailer title, complete mandatory plate removal, and register utility or homemade trailers with the County Clerk & Recorder.

Execute Title & Bill of Sale

The seller signs over the original Colorado Certificate of Title, completing the transfer date and sales price. Both parties execute this Form SBF-CO-TRL Bill of Sale (Form DR 2116 compliant).

Mandatory Plate Removal

Under C.R.S. § 42-3-115, the seller must remove and keep all trailer license plates. License plates do not transfer to the buyer in Colorado under any circumstances.

Register at County Clerk (60 Days)

Within 60 calendar days (C.R.S. § 42-6-110), the buyer visits their County Motor Vehicle Office with the title, bill of sale, and certified weight slip (if applicable) to pay sales tax and receive new trailer plates.

Statutory Summary

Colorado Trailer Legal Requirements Summary

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Colorado Certificate of Title	C.R.S. § 42-6-102	Mandatory	All trailers operated on Colorado public roads must be titled with the County Clerk.
Form SBF-CO-TRL Bill of Sale	CDOR Form DR 2116	Essential	Proves purchase price for county sales/use tax and establishes As-Is warranty waiver.
Mandatory Plate Retention	C.R.S. § 42-3-115	Mandatory Seller	Plates belong to seller; seller retains trailer plates or transfers them to another trailer.
Homemade Trailer Inspection	Form DR 2698 (CSP)	Homemade Only	Requires Certified VIN Inspection by Colorado State Patrol before initial titling.
Registration Transfer Window	C.R.S. § 42-6-110	60 Days	Buyer has exactly 60 calendar days from sale date to title and register the trailer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do utility trailers have titles in Colorado?

What is Colorado Form DR 2116 for trailers?

Do trailer license plates stay with the trailer in Colorado?

Does a Colorado trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

What is required to title and register a homemade trailer in Colorado?