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Fort Collins, Colorado Heavy Equipment Bill of Sale

Use this bill of sale when selling a heavy equipment in Fort Collins, Colorado. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

Fort Collins, ColoradoHeavy EquipmentPopulation rank #149

What to include

  • Buyer and seller names and addresses
  • Heavy Equipment VIN and vehicle details
  • Sale price and date
  • Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — Larimer County

DMV / Title Office

Larimer County Motor Vehicle

Address

200 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Phone

(970) 498-7878

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$7.20

Sales Tax Rate

7.55%

Base Registration Fee

$26.00

Colorado state rate 2.9% + Larimer County 0.65% + Fort Collins city 3.85% + transit 0.15%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

Fort Collins Transfer Checklist

  • Title must be transferred at the Larimer County Motor Vehicle office within 60 days
  • Emissions testing required in the Northern Colorado area
  • Buyer pays sales/use tax at time of title transfer
  • Vehicle specific ownership tax assessed annually based on vehicle value

County Information — Larimer County

County Clerk / Recorder

Larimer County Clerk and Recorder

Phone

(970) 498-7860

Website

https://www.larimer.org/clerk

Heavy Equipment market data and safety information

The most common heavy equipment makes in private-party sales are Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Case. Average private-party heavy equipment prices range from $10,000–$300,000. Heavy equipments average 0.7 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Hydraulic System, Electrical, ROPS/FOPS.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used heavy equipment

Before completing a heavy equipment bill of sale in Colorado, verify these safety items:

  • Verify ROPS/FOPS (Rollover/Falling Object Protective Structure) certification
  • Check engine hours — the primary value indicator for heavy equipment
  • Inspect undercarriage condition (tracks, rollers, idlers) on tracked machines
  • Test all hydraulic functions through full range of motion

Heavy Equipment insurance and depreciation in Colorado

Equipment floater or inland marine policy required. Costs vary widely: $500–$5,000/year depending on value and use. Caterpillar and Komatsu machines hold value well — 50–60% retention after 5,000 hours. Peak season for private heavy equipment sales is spring when construction season begins, with an average of 60 days on market.

Heavy Equipment registration and titling

Heavy Equipments are classified as "Construction equipment (not registered for road use; transported on flatbed/lowboy)" for registration purposes. Heavy equipment is valued by engine hours, not mileage. Machines over 80,000 lbs require special transport permits. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to heavy equipments.

Heavy Equipment sales in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins residents completing a heavy equipment 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 heavy equipment makes in Colorado include Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu.

Colorado bill of sale statistics

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.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

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)

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fort Collins in, and which office handles title transfers?

Fort Collins is in Larimer County. Title transfers are handled by the Larimer County Motor Vehicle at 200 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (970) 498-7878.

What is the sales tax rate on a heavy equipment sale in Fort Collins?

The combined rate is 7.55%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Larimer County 0.65% + Fort Collins city 3.85% + transit 0.15%.

Is notarization required for a heavy equipment bill of sale in Fort Collins?

No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

What fees should I expect when transferring a heavy equipment title in Fort Collins?

Title transfer fee: $7.20. Base registration fee: $26.00. Sales tax at 7.55% is collected at the time of title transfer.