What Constitutes Acceptable Proof of Ownership: New Regulations Requirement for CO Residents (went into effect 1/1/2017)

​Colorado Parks & Wildlife regulations no​w state that a registration applicant must provide acceptable proof of ownership for boat, snowmobile and off-highway vehicle registrations in the form of one of the following:

• Bill of sale* that includes both the seller and buyer's printed names and signatures, the vessel/vehicle identification number (if any), the vessel/vehicle make, model and year (if known), and the date of the sale;
• Previous registration certificate issued by a governmental entity that lists the applicant as registered owner;
• Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)/Manufacturer Statement of Origin (MSO);
• Certificate of Title;
• Any court issued document proving ownership;
• A collection of personal property by affidavit form pursuant to 15-12-1201, C.R.S.; ​​
• A physical inspection form completed by a CPW agent​

*An acceptable private party to private party Bill of Sale Template can be downloaded here for your use.