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Use this bill of sale when selling a utv in Arvada, Colorado. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Jefferson County Motor Vehicle
Address
100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80419
Phone
(303) 271-8100
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Sales Tax Rate
8.28%
Base Registration Fee
$26.00
Colorado state rate 2.9% + Jefferson County 0.5% + Arvada city 3.46% + RTD 1.0% + cultural 0.1%
Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder
Phone
(303) 271-8168
Website
https://www.jeffco.us/clerkThe most common utv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party utv prices range from $5,000–$25,000. Utvs average 2.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard.
Before completing a utv bill of sale in Colorado, verify these safety items:
UTV insurance averages $200–$600/year. Multi-passenger models cost more to insure. UTVs depreciate similarly to ATVs — 30–40% in 3 years. Sport models depreciate faster than utility models. Peak season for private utv sales is spring for sport models, fall for hunting/utility models, with an average of 28 days on market.
UTVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — some states allow street-legal registration with modifications" for registration purposes. UTVs are classified by seating capacity and engine displacement. Side-by-sides over 1,000cc may face additional state restrictions. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to utvs.
Arvada residents completing a utv bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Colorado state rules. The state sales tax rate is 2.9%, 2.9% state plus county/city taxes (total 3–10%). The most popular utv makes in Colorado include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,683 bill of sale documents for Colorado transactions, with 45 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Arvada is in Jefferson County. Title transfers are handled by the Jefferson County Motor Vehicle at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80419. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (303) 271-8100.
The combined rate is 8.28%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Jefferson County 0.5% + Arvada city 3.46% + RTD 1.0% + cultural 0.1%.
No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $7.20. Base registration fee: $26.00. Sales tax at 8.28% is collected at the time of title transfer.