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/Lien Request and Receipt title application (DR 2539 A). The application
must be signed by the owner, lienholder, or authorized agent by power of attorney of the vehicle listed on this
form. The individual signing the duplicate title application must provide identication 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 identication information, a DR 2842
Supplemental Secure and Veriable Identication Information and Attestation Clause must also be submitted.
Do not send photocopies of identication or original identication card(s), such as Driver's license or
Passport. If the POA is VIN specic, 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 ofces, the Vehicle Services Section, or online at DMV.Colorado.gov.
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 dened in C.R.S. 18-8-503.
The title will be issued omitting all reference to the lien pursuant to C.R.S. 42-6-126.
4
All duplicate title transactions require identication. Secure and Veriable 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 certied 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). The fee for a lien release title is $7.20
pursuit to C.R.S 42-6-137(4). Make checks payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Submit applications by REGULAR MAIL
to: Dropped off at:
Department of Revenue DMV Drop Box
Vehicle Services Section Vehicle Services Section
PO Box 173350 Rm 147 1881 Pierce Street
Denver, CO 80217-3350 Lakewood, CO 80214
In-Person/Physical Address: E-Services:
Submit applications to: myDMV.Colorado.gov
Colorado Department of Revenue (For quickest processing, please utilize this option)
Vehicle Services 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).
7
If your application has been rejected, return the original DR 2539A with the additional information required.
Checks submitted with rejected applications will not be returned and are destroyed by the Department.