PROCEDURE FOR A DUPLICATE COLORADO TITLE
To comply with Colorado Laws this procedure is to be followed when applying for a Colorado duplicate title.
STEP
wHAT YOU NEED TO DO
1
Complete and sign the duplicate title application (DR 2539 A). The application must be signed by the owner,
lienholder, or authorized agent by power of attorney. The individual signing the duplicate title application must
provide identification information.
2
Colorado duplicate titles can only be applied for by the owner, lienholder, or an authorized agent. If the authorized
agent applies for the duplicate title, they must submit a Power of Attorney (POA) signed by the owner or lienholder.
If the Power of Attorney form used does not have a place for the grantor's identification information, a DR 2842
Supplemental Secure and Verifiable Identification Information and Attestation Clause must also be submitted.
Do not send photocopies of identification. If the POA is VIN specific, the original must be submitted and will be
returned upon request. If a General POA is submitted, a photo copy or fax copy is acceptable (notary seal must
be visible on copy) and must be included with each application. The DR 2175 (Colorado POA) and the DR 2842
are available at the County Motor Vehicle offices, the State Title Section, or online at
3
A lien release is required for all active liens. The lien release must be on the lienholder's letterhead (letterhead
is not required if lienholder is an individual). Photo and fax copies are accepted and must include vehicle year,
make, VIN, titled owner's name(s), agent's signature, date of lien release and must be signed under penalty of
perjury in the second degree as defined in C.R.S. 18-8-503.
The duplicate title will be issued omitting all reference to the lien pursuant to C.R.S. 42-6-126.
4
All duplicate title transactions require identification. Secure and Verifiable ID (see form DR 2841) is required for
titles issued on or after July 1, 2006.
5
If you are applying as lienholder and the lien is NOT FILED in Colorado, you must include a Power of Attorney
from the owner, (see step 2 above) or, in the case of repossession, include a Statement of Repossession AnD
a certified copy of the security agreement.
6
Mail-in requests:
The fee for a duplicate title is $8.20 pursuant to C.R.S. 42-6-137 (5). Make checks payable to the Colorado
Department of Revenue. Please submit separate applications and fees for each request and include a self
addressed stamped envelope or prepaid return express envelope.
submit applications by REgULAR MAIL to:
Submit applications by EXPRESS MAIL to:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Colorado Department of Revenue
DMv-titles section
DMv-titles section
Denver, CO 80261-0016
1375 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80203
Walk-in requests:
Submit applications to:
Colorado Department of Revenue
DMv-titles section
1881 Pierce street
Lakewood, CO 80214
Agents acting on behalf of a business must provide a Power of Attorney (POA) or a Letter of Authorization (LOA).
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If your application has been rejected, return the original DR 2539A with the additional information required.
There is no additional fee for returned applications. (mail-in)