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Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in Pueblo, Colorado. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Pueblo County Motor Vehicle
Address
720 N Main St, Suite 200, Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone
(719) 583-6520
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Sales Tax Rate
7.90%
Base Registration Fee
$26.00
Colorado state rate 2.9% + Pueblo County 1.0% + Pueblo city 3.5% + PRRTA 0.5%
Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder
Phone
(719) 583-6507
The most common personal watercraft makes in private-party sales are Yamaha, Sea-Doo (BRP), Kawasaki. Average private-party personal watercraft prices range from $3,000–$20,000. Personal watercrafts average 1.2 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Steering, Hull.
Before completing a personal watercraft bill of sale in Colorado, verify these safety items:
PWC insurance averages $200–$500/year. Many marinas require proof of insurance. PWC depreciate 40–50% in the first 3 years. Three-seat models retain value better than single-seat. Peak season for private personal watercraft sales is april–may before summer water season, with an average of 30 days on market.
Personal Watercrafts are classified as "Personal watercraft (state-registered, minimum operator age varies by state)" for registration purposes. PWC are classified by engine hours. Average recreational lifespan is 300–500 hours. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to personal watercrafts.
Pueblo residents completing a personal watercraft 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 personal watercraft makes in Colorado include Yamaha, Sea-Doo (BRP), Kawasaki.
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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
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Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Pueblo is in Pueblo County. Title transfers are handled by the Pueblo County Motor Vehicle at 720 N Main St, Suite 200, Pueblo, CO 81003. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (719) 583-6520.
The combined rate is 7.90%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Pueblo County 1.0% + Pueblo city 3.5% + PRRTA 0.5%.
No. Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $7.20. Base registration fee: $26.00. Sales tax at 7.90% is collected at the time of title transfer.