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Create Greeley, Colorado Heavy Equipment Bill of Sale Online

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

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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 — Weld County

DMV / Title Office

Weld County Motor Vehicle Office – Greeley

Address

1100 10th St, Greeley, CO 80631

Phone

(970) 205-5600

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$7.20

Sales Tax Rate

6.61%

Base Registration Fee

$26.00

Colorado state rate 2.9% + Weld County 0.81% + Greeley city 2.9%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Both parties sign the title; a bill of sale is recommended.

Greeley Transfer Checklist

Title must be transferred at the Weld County motor vehicle office within 60 days of purchase
Colorado requires an emissions test (AirCare Colorado) for most vehicles in the Denver metro area
Vehicle specific ownership tax (VSOT) is assessed annually based on vehicle value
Buyer pays state and local sales/use tax at time of title transfer

County Information — Weld County

County Clerk / Recorder

Weld County Clerk and Recorder

Phone

(970) 304-6525

Website

https://www.weldgov.com/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 Greeley, Colorado

Greeley 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 Greeley in, and which office handles title transfers?

Greeley is in Weld County. Title transfers are handled by the Weld County Motor Vehicle Office – Greeley at 1100 10th St, Greeley, CO 80631. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (970) 205-5600.

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

The combined rate is 6.61%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Weld County 0.81% + Greeley city 2.9%.

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

No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Both parties sign the title; a bill of sale is recommended.

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

Title transfer fee: $7.20. Base registration fee: $26.00. Sales tax at 6.61% is collected at the time of title transfer.