How do I get a duplicate title in Colorado?

Instructions on obtaining a duplicate Colorado (CO) title

Last updated Aug 11, 20261 min read

Colorado utilizes electronic titles. If your title is electronic, you will need to obtain a physical copy prior to pickup.

If the vehicle was last titled in Colorado

  1. Download and fill out the Colorado Duplicate Title Application
  2. Submit the application
    1. Online
      1. Time frame: 2-3 weeks
      2. Cost to obtain: $8.20 (additional processing fees may apply)
    2. In person at the Division of Motor Vehicles
      1. Time frame: Same day
      2. Cost to obtain: $8.20
    3. By mailing the application to:
      Colorado Department of Revenue
      Vehicle Services Section
      P O Box 173350 Rm 150
      Denver, CO 80217-3350
      1. Time frame: 2-3 weeks
      2. Cost to obtain: $8.20

If the vehicle was last titled outside of Colorado

The registered titled owner(s) of the vehicle must apply for a duplicate title through the state in which the vehicle was last titled.

For help with getting a duplicate in other states, visit our title guide.