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Use this bill of sale when selling a truck in Thornton, Colorado. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Adams County Motor Vehicle
Address
4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601
Phone
(720) 523-6010
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$7.20
Sales Tax Rate
8.75%
Base Registration Fee
$26.00
Colorado state rate 2.9% + Adams County 0.75% + Thornton city 3.75% + RTD 1.0% + cultural 0.1%
Colorado does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Adams County Clerk and Recorder
Phone
(720) 523-6020
The most common truck makes in private-party sales are Ford, Chevrolet, RAM, Toyota, GMC. Average private-party truck prices range from $8,000–$55,000. The average NCAP safety rating for recent truck models is 4 out of 5 stars. Trucks average 3.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Power Train, Fuel System, Steering.
Before completing a truck bill of sale in Colorado, verify these safety items:
Full-size trucks cost 10–20% more to insure than sedans. Lifted trucks or diesel modifications may increase premiums further. Trucks hold value better than cars — full-size pickups retain 60–70% of value after 5 years. Diesel models retain the most. Peak season for private truck sales is late spring through summer when construction and outdoor activity demand rises, with an average of 18 days on market.
Trucks are classified as "Light truck (under 8,500 lbs) or Medium truck (8,500–26,000 lbs)" for registration purposes. Trucks under 16,000 lbs GVWR follow passenger rules. Over 16,000 lbs GVWR triggers commercial vehicle requirements and federal odometer exemption. Federal odometer disclosure is required for trucks under 20 years old.
Thornton residents completing a truck 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 truck makes in Colorado include Ford, Chevrolet, RAM.
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)
Thornton is in Adams County. Title transfers are handled by the Adams County Motor Vehicle at 4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (720) 523-6010.
The combined rate is 8.75%. Colorado state rate 2.9% + Adams County 0.75% + Thornton city 3.75% + 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 8.75% is collected at the time of title transfer.