A Power of Attorney is  required when transacting on behalf of an owner not present at the time of the transaction.

Acceptable Powers of Attorney:

Sales Tax Rates

Sales taxes are due one time after a new or used vehicle purchase at the time your vehicle is titled. The amount due is a percentage of the purchase price and is based on the taxing jurisdiction of the buyer and seller. Because of the different cities and taxing jurisdictions within Larimer county, the sales tax rates will vary. Use our  sales tax calculator  to help determine your sales tax for a new or used vehicle purchase.

Colorado Titles

All owners listed on the face of the title are required to release interest by printing and signing their name(s) as seller(s) on the back of the title exactly as printed on the title. See Colorado Title example.  

Secure and verifiable identification is required on all new titles, duplicate titles, new registrations, new temporary registration permits, and new placards. The identification must be provided by the owner of record or a power of attorney presented by the agent. The agent must have secure and verifiable identification to complete the transaction.

All motor vehicles and trailers owned or operated by a Colorado resident must be registered. A Colorado address is mandatory as the legal address. A Post Office Box is not acceptable as a legal address, but may be used for the mailing address. CRS 42-3-103 & 42-6-140

Colorado law requires that vehicles driven on public roads be insured. Insurance companies must be licensed or authorized to sell insurance in Colorado.

Insurance Laws

Two laws have been enacted to ensure Colorado motorists comply with mandatory auto insurance laws:

Larimer County residents are required to obtain a certificate of emissions control for vehicles within a designated area of Larimer County

The Larimer County Vehicle Licensing Department is responsible for vehicle registration, titling and issuing license plates for Larimer County residents. We accept cash, personal checks and credit/debit cards. 

Note: Credit/debit cards acceptance is provided by a third party in partnership with the State of Colorado. The price of items purchased through this service includes funds to develop, maintain, and enhance the state's official web portal, Colorado.gov. Additional fees may apply.

Organizations incorporated under the laws of this state for the purposes of a social, fraternal, patriotic, political, or athletic nature, and not for financial gain, are allowed to sell alcohol, by the drink only, of fermented malt beverages, malt, spirituous, or vinous liquors with a liquor license special event permit.

Collecting a fee to attend or participate in an event or selling the alcohol by the drink constitutes "selling alcohol".