Colorado Utility Trailer Registration & Titling
Last reviewed: January 2025 · Source: Colorado motor vehicle authority
This guide covers everything you need to know about registering and titling a utility trailer in Colorado. All title and registration work is handled at the County Motor Vehicle Office.
- Title threshold: 2,000 lbs GVWR
- Handled at: County Motor Vehicle Office
- Key form: DR 2395
- Title fee: $7.20
Standard Title Transfer
Bring to your County Motor Vehicle Office:
- Original title signed by the seller
- Completed DR 2395 (title application)
- Bill of sale (strongly recommended)
- Your Colorado driver's license or state ID
- Payment for title fee ($7.20) plus registration fees
No Title Available
If no title is available for a trailer that requires one, Colorado offers a bonded title path. See our national guide:
Bonded Title Process (National Guide)
Homemade Trailers
Homemade trailers need a state-assigned VIN before they can be titled. Contact your County Motor Vehicle Office to arrange an inspection. See our guide:
Homemade Trailer Titling Guide
Does Colorado require a bill of sale for trailer transfers?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended even where not legally required. It documents the purchase price for any applicable taxes, establishes the transaction date, and protects both parties. Always get one when buying or selling a trailer in Colorado.
How long does it take to get a title in Colorado?
Standard title applications in Colorado are processed at the County Motor Vehicle Office. Registration and plates are typically issued same-day at the office window. The physical title certificate is mailed to you within 2–6 weeks depending on state processing times.
Can I register an out-of-state trailer in Colorado?
Yes. Bring the out-of-state title signed over to you, your Colorado ID, the completed DR 2395 application, and fee payment to your County Motor Vehicle Office. They will issue a Colorado title in your name. This is a standard process and does not require a bonded title.