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Use this bill of sale when selling a scooter in Aurora, Colorado. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Arapahoe County Motor Vehicle
Address
5334 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone
(720) 874-6500
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Sales Tax Rate
8.00%
Base Registration Fee
$26.00
Colorado state rate 2.9% + Arapahoe County 0.25% + Aurora city 3.75% + RTD 1.0%
Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder
Phone
(303) 795-4200
The most common scooter makes in private-party sales are Vespa, Honda, Yamaha, Kymco, Genuine Scooters. Average private-party scooter prices range from $1,000–$6,000. Scooters average 1.3 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a scooter bill of sale in Colorado, verify these safety items:
Scooter insurance averages $100–$350/year. Required in most states when registered as a motorcycle. Similar to mopeds — 40–55% depreciation in 3 years. Japanese and Italian brands hold value best. Peak season for private scooter sales is spring when urban commuters look for fuel-efficient transport, with an average of 22 days on market.
Scooters are classified as "Scooter or Motorcycle (varies by state based on engine size)" for registration purposes. Scooters over 50cc are classified as motorcycles in most states and require a motorcycle license. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to scooters.
Aurora residents completing a scooter 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 scooter makes in Colorado include Vespa, Honda, Yamaha.
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)
Aurora is in Arapahoe County. Title transfers are handled by the Arapahoe County Motor Vehicle at 5334 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80120. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (720) 874-6500.
The combined rate is 8.00%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Arapahoe County 0.25% + Aurora city 3.75% + RTD 1.0%.
No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $7.20. Base registration fee: $26.00. Sales tax at 8.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.