Get vehicle inspected by a Colorado law enforcement office. Once they are done they will give you a completed Certified VIN Inspection Form. There is a $20 inspection fee.
If your vehicle was last registered outside the state of Colorado you will also require a VIN Certifications Application as part of your vehicle inspection.
The Colorado Title Record Search requires a $2.20 fee. You have the option to mail the form (Which may take up to 30 days) or go directly to the Denver State Office.
Denver State Office
1881 Pierce Street,
Lakewood, CO 80214
A record search will reveal if there are any liens associated with the vehicle record. You will want your vehicle to be free of any liens because you cannot apply for a CO Bonded Title if you have open liens on your vehicle.
Determine the appraised value of your vehicle by one of the following forms If you choose to have your vehicle appraised by a licensed Colorado auto dealer, the appraisal must be written on the dealer’s letterhead and signed. It must include the dealer’s license number as well.
Price guide books (if vehicle is 7 years old or newer)
Computerized valuation services (like KBB or NADA Guides)
Licensed Colorado auto dealer
All value appraisals need to include the year, make, and VIN of the vehicle.
Your bond must be for 2 times the value of your vehicle (that you found in Step #4).
For example, if your vehicle is valued at $2,000 then you must get a $4,000 bond.
Calculate your bond amount, then move on to the next step.
When your ready, we will help you secure a bonded for the amount you've calculated in in Step #5. Also have on hand the vehicle motor and manufacturer number. You will need this to apply for your bond. This information should be listed on your certified VIN inspection form. You do not need to pay the full bond amount to get bonded. Most people only pay $150 for their bond, but other factors will determine final cost, such as bond values of more than $5,000 and whether your vehicle record has a lien associate with it and how old that lien may be. You will only need to pay for your bond one time.
This form has been prepared for you as part of our instructions and documents package. And as part of our support, we'll instruct you with where to place signature on this document for its completion.
You'll need to submit all of this bonded title paperwork to your local DMV office. Part of this paperwork may include proof of insurance and vehicle emissions inspection. If approved you'll be asked to pay a $7.20 title fee, taxes, and registration fees. You will then be issued a Colorado Bonded Title.
