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RULE 1.

TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE PLATES

Basis: This rule is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-102(24.5), 42-1-

102(41.5), 42-1-204, 42-3-220, 42-3-301, 42-4-110, and 42-4-242, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for the issuance of Temporary

Special Event License Plates and for the issuance and use of Temporary Special Event

License Plates for Autonomous Vehicles.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Autonomous Vehicle” means a vehicle with an automated driving system as

defined in section 42-1-102(7.7), C.R.S.

1.2

“Temporary Special Event” means a social gathering or activity that is temporary

in nature, not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days in any 12-month period, that

may be a one-time or an annual event having a limited or specific function,

application, or scope.

An applicant that has been authorized to operate an Autonomous Vehicle

for demonstration or testing purposes as a Temporary Special Event may

operate the Autonomous Vehicle in a Temporary Special Event status for a

period greater than sixty (60) calendar days but not to exceed 12-months.

1.3

“Temporary Special Event License Plate” means a temporary special license

plate valid for a limited time that is issued to a person or group of people in

connection with a Special Event, as it is defined in section 42-1-102(102.7),

C.R.S. “Temporary Special Event License Plate” does not mean a special plate

for the purposes of section 42-3-207, C.R.S., Group Special License Plates

issued pursuant to section 42-3-208, C.R.S, Alumni License Plates issued

pursuant to section 42-3-214, C.R.S, or Distinctive Special License Plates as

defined in section 42-13-102(24.5), C.R.S.

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he purposes of section 42-3-207, C.R.S., Group Special License Plates

issued pursuant to section 42-3-208, C.R.S, Alumni License Plates issued

pursuant to section 42-3-214, C.R.S, or Distinctive Special License Plates as

defined in section 42-13-102(24.5), C.R.S.

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Application Process

2.1

Upon request the Department will provide an information packet which shall

include: procedures for requesting a Temporary Special Event License Plate,

guidelines for design criteria, guidelines for sales tax computation, a copy of the

rules, and procedures outlining the Temporary Special Event License Plate

process.

2.2

The Department will accept an application for a Temporary Special Event License

Plate as completed by the requesting person or group of people, otherwise

known as “applicant”.

The application for an Autonomous Vehicle that will be operating as a

Temporary Special Event for the purposes of demonstrations or testing will

be the same as the application process for all other Temporary Special

Events with the exception that the Temporary Special Event License Plate

designed for Autonomous Vehicle demonstration and testing will not be

customized for the Temporary Special Event and will be designed solely

by the Department.

3.0

Requirements and Process for Temporary Special Event License Plates

3.1

The Department may issue a Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) to an

applicant for vehicles or Autonomous Vehicles that meet the criteria in section 42-

3-220(1), C.R.S., and will be operated for demonstration and testing purposes in

connection with a Temporary Special Event.

3.2

An application for a Temporary Special Event License Plate should be completed

and submitted to the Department at least ninety (90) days prior to the start of the

Temporary Special Event. Only applications on forms provided by the

Department will be accepted

n section 42-

3-220(1), C.R.S., and will be operated for demonstration and testing purposes in

connection with a Temporary Special Event.

3.2

An application for a Temporary Special Event License Plate should be completed

and submitted to the Department at least ninety (90) days prior to the start of the

Temporary Special Event. Only applications on forms provided by the

Department will be accepted. Temporary Special Event application fees shall be

mailed directly to and be made payable to the Department of Revenue. A

Temporary Special Event License Plate design fee shall be mailed directly to and

be made payable to Colorado Correctional Industries.

3.3

A Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) will be issued only by the

Department and are only valid when accompanied by a Letter of Authorization for

Use of Temporary Special Event License Plates as issued by the Department for

the dates and times as authorized in the letter. Each Temporary Special Event

License Plate used for the Temporary Special Event shall have the associated

Letter of Authorization present at all times that the Temporary Special Event

License Plate is displayed on the vehicle.

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3.4

A Temporary Special Event License Plate is issued only for the time period

specifically stated on the Letter of Authorization. If the Temporary Special Event

is held annually, an application must be submitted each subsequent year.

3.5

A previously issued Temporary Special Event License Plate may be authorized

for subsequent use upon request by the applicant provided the plate is still

legible and not damaged. If the request is approved by the Department, a new

letter of authorization will be provided to the applicant. No additional fees will be

collected. The organization must comply with all other requirements

equent year.

3.5

A previously issued Temporary Special Event License Plate may be authorized

for subsequent use upon request by the applicant provided the plate is still

legible and not damaged. If the request is approved by the Department, a new

letter of authorization will be provided to the applicant. No additional fees will be

collected. The organization must comply with all other requirements.

3.6

An applicant must pay the material fee required in section 42-3-301, C.R.S., and

the Temporary Special Event application fee required in section 42-3-220,

C.R.S., for each Temporary Special Event License Plate requested. Payment of

the fees must be received by the Department prior to shipment of the Temporary

Special Event License Plate(s).

3.7

A Temporary Special Event applicant may request that the Temporary Special

Event License Plate(s) be mailed to them. The Department will not incur any

mailing costs and the applicant must prepay for shipping the Temporary Special

Event License Plate(s).

3.8

A Temporary Special Event License Plate must be designed within the formats

established by the Department. The Department shall have final approval

authority of the design and reserves the right to:

Deny any application request of which the design may be considered

offensive to good taste and decency or is misleading.

Make any necessary adjustments to the plate design to make it

compatible with License Plate Designs considered acceptable to Law

Enforcement, Tolling Authorities, etc.

3.9

The Department will work directly with the applicant unless the applicant has

designated a specific agent for the purpose of obtaining a Temporary Special

Event License Plate. Designation of specific agent must be provided to the

Department in writing by the applicant.

3.10 It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the vehicle(s) displaying a

Temporary Special Event License Plate is maintained in a roadworthy condition.

he applicant unless the applicant has

designated a specific agent for the purpose of obtaining a Temporary Special

Event License Plate. Designation of specific agent must be provided to the

Department in writing by the applicant.

3.10 It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the vehicle(s) displaying a

Temporary Special Event License Plate is maintained in a roadworthy condition.

With the exception of an Autonomous Vehicle, a vehicle displaying a

Temporary Special Event License Plate must have the vehicle’s’ original

issued license plate and registration receipt maintained within the vehicle

any time the Temporary Special Event License Plate is displayed on the

vehicle.

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A vehicle that is donated by a dealer for use in the Temporary Special

Event that is not currently registered must maintain within the vehicle proof

of submittal of use tax paid by the donating dealership on the DR0100A

Retail Sales Tax Return for Occasional Sales form any time the Temporary

Special Event License Plate is displayed on the vehicle.

The Temporary Special Event License Plate must be affixed and displayed

on the vehicle pursuant to section 42-3-202,. C.R.S., except that a

Temporary Special Event License Plate will not be issued or be required to

display a year and month validation tab.

3.11

Sample plates of the finished design will not be provided unless specifically

requested. Upon request, the current material fee pursuant to section 42-3-301,

C.R.S., per single plate will be charged to cover the materials used to produce

the sample plate.

3.12 Upon expiration of the Temporary Special Event, the Temporary Special Event

License Plate(s) must be removed from all motor vehicles and becomes the

property of the applicant.

A Temporary Special Event Plate(s) issued to an Autonomous Vehicle

must be returned to the Department upon the expiration of the

demonstration or testing Temporary Special Event

ials used to produce

the sample plate.

3.12 Upon expiration of the Temporary Special Event, the Temporary Special Event

License Plate(s) must be removed from all motor vehicles and becomes the

property of the applicant.

A Temporary Special Event Plate(s) issued to an Autonomous Vehicle

must be returned to the Department upon the expiration of the

demonstration or testing Temporary Special Event.

3.13 A Temporary Special Event License Plate may only be displayed on vehicles

during the approved Temporary Special Event dates as listed on the

Department’s authorization letter. Requests for adjustments to the Temporary

Special Event dates must be made to the Department in writing at least one

week prior to the start of the newly requested date(s).

3.14 The Department will provide the letter of authorization, sample copies of the

authorized Temporary Special Event License Plate, the completed application,

vehicle information, and the Temporary Special Event applicant’s contact

information to the local law enforcement agencies for which the Temporary

Special Event is being held. This notification will provide verification that the use

of the Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) has been approved and

authorized by the Department within the dates specified.

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3.15 A lost or stolen Temporary Special Event License Plate must be reported within

seventy-two (72) hours to the Department and to local law enforcement by the

applicant. A replacement plate will be subject to the required material fee

pursuant to section 42-3-301, C.R.S., Remanufacture and replacement of a

Temporary Special Event License Plate will not be authorized until incident report

paperwork from law enforcement is provided, including a DR2283 Lost or Stolen

License Plate/Permit Affidavit, to the Department, by the applicant, stating the

Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) were lost or stolen

he required material fee

pursuant to section 42-3-301, C.R.S., Remanufacture and replacement of a

Temporary Special Event License Plate will not be authorized until incident report

paperwork from law enforcement is provided, including a DR2283 Lost or Stolen

License Plate/Permit Affidavit, to the Department, by the applicant, stating the

Temporary Special Event License Plate(s) were lost or stolen.

NOTE: Lost or stolen configurations will be replaced with new and unique

configurations.

3.16 A dealership or manufacturer must report and make a tax return and payment to

the Department of Revenue, Taxation Division using DR0100A Retail Sales Tax

Return for Occasional Sales form for sales tax on a taxable amount as

determined by completion of the DR0100A for each vehicle that is donated for

use and display of the Temporary Special Event License Plate. The Temporary

Special Event applicant shall retain all proof of payment of the tax for compliance

purposes and the Department shall not be required to validate proof of payment

of the tax in order to authorize the Temporary Special Event.

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Denied Applications and/or Revoked Temporary Special Event License

Plates

4.1

The Department reserves the right to deny any application for a Temporary

Special Event License Plate and may revoke the use of a Temporary Special

Event License Plate(s) that is in violation of section 42-3-220, C.R.S., and/or this

rule. The applicant must return all Temporary Special Event License Plates for

the Temporary Special Event to the Department for destruction within ten (10)

days of notification that the license plate(s) is revoked.

4.2

If an applicant has been denied a Temporary Special Event License Plate or has

had a Temporary Special Event License Plate revoked, the applicant may

request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after a notice of denial is issued

ial Event License Plates for

the Temporary Special Event to the Department for destruction within ten (10)

days of notification that the license plate(s) is revoked.

4.2

If an applicant has been denied a Temporary Special Event License Plate or has

had a Temporary Special Event License Plate revoked, the applicant may

request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after a notice of denial is issued.

Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue,

Hearings Section, via email at dor_regulatoryhearings@state.co.us or by mail at

PO Box 17087, Denver, CO 80217-0087.

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4.3

The hearing shall be held virtually at the Department of Revenue, Hearing

Section. The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative

designated by the Executive Director, pursuant to the Colorado Administrative

Procedures Act. The Department’s representative need not be present at the

hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the

applicant requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s

representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion

to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department.

RULE 2.

ESTABLISHING VEHICLE REGISTRATION PERIOD

Basis: This rule is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-204, 42-3-102, 42-

3-103, 42-3-104, 42-3-106, 42-3-107, 42-3-112, 42-3-114, 42-3-115, 42-3-116, 42-3-

201, 42-3-202, 42-3-203, 42-3-211, 42-3-301, 42-3-304, 42-3-306, 43-4-506(1)(k), 43-4-

804(1)(a)(I), 43-4-805(5)(g)(I), 42-12-301, and 42-12-401 C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish vehicle registration periods and

methods of assessing taxes and fees.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Registration Expiration Date” means the expiration of the applicable registration

period required in sections 42-3-102, 42-3-114, 42-12-301, and 42-12-401,

C.R.S

42-3-306, 43-4-506(1)(k), 43-4-

804(1)(a)(I), 43-4-805(5)(g)(I), 42-12-301, and 42-12-401 C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish vehicle registration periods and

methods of assessing taxes and fees.

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Definitions

1.1

“Registration Expiration Date” means the expiration of the applicable registration

period required in sections 42-3-102, 42-3-114, 42-12-301, and 42-12-401,

C.R.S.

1.2

“Validation Tabs” means devices issued by the Department pursuant to section

42-3-201, C.R.S., that are affixed to a license plate pursuant to section 42-3-202,

C.R.S. One Validation Tab will indicate the year of the Registration Expiration

Date and one Validation Tab will indicate the month of the Registration Expiration

Date.

2.0

Evidence of Vehicle Registration Period

2.1

Evidence of a vehicle registration period is provided by the issuance of a license

plate with Validation Tabs affixed to it and the Registration Expiration Date printed

on the registration receipt. For vehicles not required to display Validation Tabs in

accordance with section 42-3-201(7), C.R.S., the Registration Expiration Date is

printed on the registration receipt.

2.2

The Department will issue Validation Tabs for each license plate required to

display Validation Tabs. Validation Tabs must be displayed on the license plate

pursuant to section 42-3-202(1)(b), C.R.S.

2.3

A vehicle must display two license plates unless exempted pursuant to sections

42-3-201(1)(a)(I) and (II), C.R.S., and must be replaced when damaged,

rendered unreadable, or when lost or stolen.

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uired to

display Validation Tabs. Validation Tabs must be displayed on the license plate

pursuant to section 42-3-202(1)(b), C.R.S.

2.3

A vehicle must display two license plates unless exempted pursuant to sections

42-3-201(1)(a)(I) and (II), C.R.S., and must be replaced when damaged,

rendered unreadable, or when lost or stolen.

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3.0

Procedure to Establish Registration Period and Method for Assessment of

Fees and Taxes

3.1

A vehicle’s registration period is established when the vehicle owner applies to

3.2

A vehicle not previously registered in Colorado will be registered by vehicle class

for the period required by section 42-3-102, C.R.S. The Registration Expiration

Date will be the last day of the month at the end of each registration period.

3.3

Specific ownership tax will be determined in accordance with sections 42-3-106

and 42-3-107, C.R.S. Registration fees will be determined in accordance with

Title 42, articles 1, 3, and 12, and sections 43-4-506(1)(k), 43-4-804(1)(a)(I), and

43-4-805(5)(g)(I) C.R.S., and will be assessed and collected for each registration

period. Registration fees and specific ownership tax can not be exempted unless

specifically exempted pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes.

3.4

Specific ownership taxes will be collected for the period the vehicle was owned

and located in Colorado, or when Colorado residency of the vehicle owner is

established. Consideration may be given for registrations that require bonds,

affidavits, court orders, or as determined by the Department.

3.5

Registration fees will be collected for the appropriate registration period.

A vehicle’s registration expires on the last day of the month as indicated

on the registration receipt and Validation Tabs

o, or when Colorado residency of the vehicle owner is

established. Consideration may be given for registrations that require bonds,

affidavits, court orders, or as determined by the Department.

3.5

Registration fees will be collected for the appropriate registration period.

A vehicle’s registration expires on the last day of the month as indicated

on the registration receipt and Validation Tabs. All registrations will be

evidenced by the issuance of license plate(s), a registration receipt, and

Validation Tabs, except for those vehicles exempted from the Validation

Tab requirement pursuant to section 42-3-201(7), C.R.S.

So long as a vehicle’s registration renewal submission is received on or

before the last day of the month following the month of expiration pursuant

to section 42-3-114, C.R.S., the registration will be renewed for the

appropriate registration period following the previous registration period.

Specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be calculated and

collected for the appropriate registration period.

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A vehicle’s registration renewal submission received after the last day of

the month following the month of expiration will be processed as a renewal

following the previous registration period. The specific ownership taxes

and registration fees will be collected for the registration period for that

class of vehicle. In addition, specific ownership taxes will be collected for

the period the person registering the vehicle was the owner from the date

of expiration of the previous registration to the beginning of the registration

period in addition to any late fees and prorated taxes and fees pursuant to

section 42-3-112, C.R.S.

A vehicle registration application not received within twelve months of the

Registration Expiration Date will be processed as a new registration. The

specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be collected for the

registration period for that class of vehicle

ginning of the registration

period in addition to any late fees and prorated taxes and fees pursuant to

section 42-3-112, C.R.S.

A vehicle registration application not received within twelve months of the

Registration Expiration Date will be processed as a new registration. The

specific ownership taxes and registration fees will be collected for the

registration period for that class of vehicle. In addition, specific ownership

taxes will be collected for the period beginning on the date of expiration of

the previous registration and ending on the date registration is renewed,

plus any late fee and prorated taxes and fees imposed pursuant to section

42-3-112, C.R.S.

If a license plate is transferred, the new registration will be issued to

correspond with the appropriate registration period beginning with the

month of application to transfer the license plates to the vehicle. Specific

ownership taxes and registration fees will be collected the month following

the month of purchase or the month following the date the vehicle was

acquired by the owner and for the registration period for that class of

vehicle. Credits will be given in accordance with section 42-3-107(25),

C.R.S., as determined by the Department, for fees and any specific

ownership taxes previously paid which remain on the vehicle’s previous

registration period.

4.0

Exceptions to Registration Periods

4.1

A vehicle issued personalized plates pursuant to section 42-3-211, C.R.S, will

have a registration period that expires on the same date the registration for the

previously issued plates was set to expire, and have period of registration in

accordance with section 42-3-102, C.R.S., from that point forward.

4.2

A vehicle issued horseless carriage license plates will have a five-year

registration period pursuant to section 42-12-301(3)(a), C.R.S.

4.3

A vehicle issued collector license plates will have a five-year registration period

beginning on the date of registration of the vehicle pursuant to section 42-12-401,

C.R.S.

gistration in

accordance with section 42-3-102, C.R.S., from that point forward.

4.2

A vehicle issued horseless carriage license plates will have a five-year

registration period pursuant to section 42-12-301(3)(a), C.R.S.

4.3

A vehicle issued collector license plates will have a five-year registration period

beginning on the date of registration of the vehicle pursuant to section 42-12-401,

C.R.S.

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4.4

Pursuant to section 42-3-102(3)(a), C.R.S., the Department may register a

vehicle that is not registered under the international registration plan at intervals

of less than one year upon payment of the appropriate registration fees and

specific ownership tax in order to allow the owner of more than one vehicle to

provide for the owner’s vehicle registrations to expire simultaneously. The owner

is permitted to select an expiration month which coincides with a current

registered vehicle in the owner’s name. Vehicles previously registered in intervals

of less than one year will be renewed for registration periods as provided in

section 42-3-102, C.R.S., and this rule.

4.5

Pursuant to section 42-3-102(1)(b)(I), C.R.S., utility trailers weighing less than

2,000 pounds may be registered in five-year intervals upon payment of five-year

registration fees and five-year specific ownership tax. A five-year registration

period is optional and shall not be required. The five-year registration period shall

be evidenced with a standard trailer regular license plate with a five-year

Validation Tab.

RULE 3.

[Repealed eff. 09/14/2015]

RULE 4.

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT REGISTRATIONS

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 42-1-102(17), 42-1-102(23.5), 42-

1-102(109), 42-1-201, 42-1-204, and 42-3-306(5) C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish the information to be maintained for

vehicles subject to gross vehicle weight registration fees and to clarify the standards for

calculating registration fees

2015]

RULE 4.

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT REGISTRATIONS

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 42-1-102(17), 42-1-102(23.5), 42-

1-102(109), 42-1-201, 42-1-204, and 42-3-306(5) C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish the information to be maintained for

vehicles subject to gross vehicle weight registration fees and to clarify the standards for

calculating registration fees.

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Definitions

1.1

“GVW Vehicle” means a truck or truck tractor subject to annual registration fees

based on declared gross vehicle weight pursuant to section 42-3-306(5)(b),

C.R.S.

1.2

“Mileage History” means those miles traveled by a GVW vehicle during the

Registration Period Mileage Cycle.

1.3

“Registration Period Mileage Cycle” means the twelve-month period immediately

preceding the expiration date of a GVW vehicle registration.

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Registration Fee Calculation

2.1

GVW Vehicle Used in the Operations of a Common or Contract Carrier for Hire.

For purposes of this rule, a GVW Vehicle is deemed to be used in the operations

of a common or contract carrier for hire if the vehicle transported any cargo not

owned by the carrier for fifty percent or more of the total miles traveled by that

vehicle within the Registration Period Mileage Cycle pursuant to 42-3-

306(5)(b)(II), C.R.S.

Whether a GVW Vehicle is used in the operations of a common or contract

carrier for hire may be established by submitting documentation at the

time of registration proving ownership of all cargo carried for the miles

traveled by that vehicle within the previous Registration Period Mileage

Cycle. Documentation may be bills of sale, manufacturing documentation,

or other documents deemed acceptable by the Department.

A GVW Vehicle registered for the first time that does not have

documentation proving carrier type or mileage history will be registered as

a common or contract carrier for hire travelling ten thousand miles or

ehicle within the previous Registration Period Mileage

Cycle. Documentation may be bills of sale, manufacturing documentation,

or other documents deemed acceptable by the Department.

A GVW Vehicle registered for the first time that does not have

documentation proving carrier type or mileage history will be registered as

a common or contract carrier for hire travelling ten thousand miles or

more. Upon registration renewal, if it is demonstrated that the GVW

Vehicle is not a common or contract carrier and/or travelled less than ten

thousand miles during the Registration Period Mileage Cycle, the

registrant may request that the Department credit the difference between

the registration fees paid and the renewal registration fees towards the

renewal registration fees. If not renewing registration, a refund of the

excess registration fee may be requested by submitting a request for

refund to the Department on form DR 2444 Statement of Fact with

supporting documentation.

2.2

Replacing a GVW Vehicle. A GVW Vehicle owner who is replacing an existing

GVW Vehicle may use the Mileage History of the GVW Vehicle being replaced as

qualification for the registration fees assessed on the new GVW Vehicle. For the

Mileage History to qualify, the existing GVW Vehicle must have been registered

and in operation for a full Registration Period Mileage Cycle.

3.0

Recordkeeping Requirements

3.1

Documentation of Mileage History. Documentation for both interstate and

intrastate travel must be maintained and must contain the following information:

Beginning and ending date of each trip;

Trip origin and destination;

Route of travel;

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n for a full Registration Period Mileage Cycle.

3.0

Recordkeeping Requirements

3.1

Documentation of Mileage History. Documentation for both interstate and

intrastate travel must be maintained and must contain the following information:

Beginning and ending date of each trip;

Trip origin and destination;

Route of travel;

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Beginning and ending odometer or hub odometer reading of the trip;

Total mileage;

Mileage by jurisdiction;

Vehicle Identification Number;

GVW Vehicle owner’s name;

Driver's printed name and signature; and

A copy of the vehicle registration receipt indicating taxes paid for the

requested Registration Period Mileage Cycle

RULE 5.

FLEET REGISTRATION PROGRAMS

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 42-1-102(35), 42-1-102(36), 42-1-

204, 42-3-107(16)(f), 42-3-107(27), 42-3-113(8)(a)(II), and 42-3-125, C.R.S.

Purpose: The following rule is promulgated to establish requirements for participation in

the Colorado fleet vehicle programs.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Colorado Fleet Registration Program (CFRP)” means the optional program for

fleet operators, defined in section 42-1-102(35), C.R.S., to register fleet vehicles,

as defined at section 42-1-102(36), C.R.S., in a common registration expiration

month evidenced by the issuance of a Fleet License Plate.

1.2

“Colorado Standard Fleet Program (CSFP)” means the optional program for fleet

operators to register fleet vehicles in a common registration expiration month

without the issuance of a Fleet License Plate.

1.3

“Fleet License Plate” means the Colorado red and white license plate with

stacked letters “FLT” which are not required to display year and month validation

tabs.

1.4

“Fleet Number” means the number assigned by the Department to a fleet

operator that has been approved to participate in the CFRP and/or CSFP

in a common registration expiration month

without the issuance of a Fleet License Plate.

1.3

“Fleet License Plate” means the Colorado red and white license plate with

stacked letters “FLT” which are not required to display year and month validation

tabs.

1.4

“Fleet Number” means the number assigned by the Department to a fleet

operator that has been approved to participate in the CFRP and/or CSFP.

1.5

“International Registration Plan (IRP)” means the program in which vehicles are

registered under a reciprocity agreement among the states of the United States

and provinces of Canada, providing for the payment of license fees based upon

total distance operated in all jurisdictions.

2.0

Fleet Vehicle Programs and Participation Requirements

2.1

Fleet vehicle programs are as follows:

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Colorado Fleet Registration Program: The CFRP program is available to

fleet operators that request a common registration expiration month for

their fleet vehicles. Under this program, each fleet vehicle must display a

Fleet License Plate. The same registration expiration month applies for all

vehicles in the fleet.

Colorado Standard Fleet Program: The CSFP program is available to fleet

operators that request a common registration expiration month for their

fleet vehicles, without requiring Fleet License Plates. Under this program,

the fleet operator is required to update the Colorado registration receipt

and license plate month and year tabs on each fleet vehicle annually. The

same registration expiration month applies for all vehicles in the fleet.

2.2

A fleet operator may apply to participate in one or both of the fleet vehicle

programs. The fleet operator must meet and maintain the minimum requirement

of ten for each separate fleet vehicle program that the fleet operator is

participating in.

2.3

Vehicles registered in the CFRP or CSFP programs must be titled in the fleet

operator’s name to participate in the programs

vehicles in the fleet.

2.2

A fleet operator may apply to participate in one or both of the fleet vehicle

programs. The fleet operator must meet and maintain the minimum requirement

of ten for each separate fleet vehicle program that the fleet operator is

participating in.

2.3

Vehicles registered in the CFRP or CSFP programs must be titled in the fleet

operator’s name to participate in the programs.

2.4

The fleet operator must also provide any applicable registration documents: proof

of Colorado compliant insurance, heavy vehicle use tax, proof of emissions, and

public utility license.

3.0

Process

3.1

The fleet operator must complete the form DR 2428 Fleet Owner Request for

Participation in the Colorado Fleet Registration Program (for CFRP) and/or form

DR 2194 Fleet Owners Request for Common Registration Expiration Date (for

CSFP). The fleet operator must designate the requested registration expiration

month (including designating an alternate choice, if applicable) for the fleet

vehicles. Otherwise, the Department will assign the registration expiration month.

3.2

Upon approval, a Fleet Number will be assigned by the Department. The

Department will provide the assigned Fleet Number to the fleet operator and all

counties designated on the DR 2428 and/or DR 2194

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3.3

Upon the initial registration of fleet vehicles in a fleet registration program, the

fleet operator will be issued a registration period certificate containing “PERM” in

the expiration date field. This “PERM” registration period certificate must be

retained in each fleet vehicle as evidence of registration. Upon annual renewal,

the fleet operator will be issued a new registration period certificate to show taxes

and fees paid. However, if the original “PERM” registration period certificate is

maintained in the fleet vehicle, the new registration period certificate must be

retained but need not replace the “PERM” registration period certificate in the

vehicle

fleet vehicle as evidence of registration. Upon annual renewal,

the fleet operator will be issued a new registration period certificate to show taxes

and fees paid. However, if the original “PERM” registration period certificate is

maintained in the fleet vehicle, the new registration period certificate must be

retained but need not replace the “PERM” registration period certificate in the

vehicle.

4.0

Changes to Fleet Operator Vehicle Number, Fleet Operator Name, or

Expiration Month

4.1

If at any time a fleet operator owns or leases less than ten vehicles, then the fleet

operator’s participation in the fleet programs is subject to cancellation.

4.2

In the event of a legal name change of the fleet operator

All fleet vehicle titles must be properly transferred to the fleet operator’s

new name;

The fleet operator must complete the DR 2428 (for CRFP) or DR 2194 (for

CSFP) marking the form in the “name change” section, and;

Once the name change is processed, the fleet operator will receive

Colorado registration receipts updated with the name change for all fleet

vehicles from the county where the fleet vehicles are registered.

4.3

A fleet operator may change the expiration month, not to exceed twelve months,

by re-submitting form DR 2428 (for CFRP) and/or form DR 2194 (for CSFP). The

fleet operator will be assigned a new Fleet Number.

5.0

IRP Vehicles Ineligible

5.1

Vehicles registered in the International Registration Plan (IRP) are not eligible to

participate in the CFRP or CSFP. A fleet operator wishing to register vehicles in

Colorado fleet vehicle program(s) must remove those vehicles from the IRP prior

to registering the vehicles in CFRP and/or CSFP.

RULE 6.

COLORADO STATE PATROL LICENSE PLATES

Basis: This regulation is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-204, 42-3-

104(1), 42-3-104(2), 42-3-104(3), 42-3-104(4), 42-3-201 and 42-3-207(1), C.R.S.

Purpose: The following rules and regulations are promulgated to establish criteria for

the issuance of Colorado State Patrol license plates.

to registering the vehicles in CFRP and/or CSFP.

RULE 6.

COLORADO STATE PATROL LICENSE PLATES

Basis: This regulation is promulgated under the authority of sections 42-1-204, 42-3-

104(1), 42-3-104(2), 42-3-104(3), 42-3-104(4), 42-3-201 and 42-3-207(1), C.R.S.

Purpose: The following rules and regulations are promulgated to establish criteria for

the issuance of Colorado State Patrol license plates.

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1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Colorado State Patrol License Plates” – means a numbered plate issued by the

Department to items of classified personal property that are owned by the State

of Colorado, Colorado State Patrol that is designed in a manner that denotes

those items of classified personal property as Colorado State Patrol owned items

in lieu of regular Government style license plates.

1.2

“Department” – for purposes of this regulation means the Department of

Revenue, Vehicle Services Section.

2.0

Requirements

2.1

Only the Colorado State Patrol may apply for or plate their vehicles with the

Colorado State Patrol license plates. Applications for Colorado State Patrol

license plates shall be made directly to the Department of Revenue, Vehicle

Services Section in a manner as prescribed by the Department.

2.2

The Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services Section shall be the only authority

to issue Colorado State Patrol license plates and register those vehicles

therewith.

2.3

All issued Colorado State Patrol license plates are subject to material fees as

established in section 42-3-301, C.R.S. which shall be assessed at the time of

issuance or replacement of such license plates.

2.4

Motor vehicles issued and registered with Colorado State Patrol license plates

shall be exempt from all taxes, fees and ownership taxes as established in

section 42-3-104(1) and 42-3-304(3)(c), C.R.S.

2.5

Colorado State Patrol license plates shall not be issued annual validating tabs or

stickers as established in section 42-3-201(2), C.R.S

ime of

issuance or replacement of such license plates.

2.4

Motor vehicles issued and registered with Colorado State Patrol license plates

shall be exempt from all taxes, fees and ownership taxes as established in

section 42-3-104(1) and 42-3-304(3)(c), C.R.S.

2.5

Colorado State Patrol license plates shall not be issued annual validating tabs or

stickers as established in section 42-3-201(2), C.R.S.

2.6

Motor vehicles issued and registered with Colorado State Patrol license plates

shall conform to applicable insurance requirements as established in section 42-

3-105(1)(d), C.R.S. and applicable emissions requirements as established in

sections 42-4-301 through 42-4-316, C.R.S. and sections 42-4-401 through 42-4-

414, C.R.S.

2.7

Colorado State Patrol license plates shall be designed jointly between the

Department of Revenue and Colorado State Patrol with the Department of

Revenue having final design approval authority.

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2.8

Colorado State Patrol license plates shall be permitted to display the official seal

and logo of the Colorado State Patrol and shall be permitted to have a tagline

with the wording “State Patrol” which shall act as the special registration number

indicating that such vehicle is owned and operated by the State of Colorado as

established in section 42-3-104(4), C.R.S .

2.9

Plate series “CSP” shall be reserved for Colorado State Patrol license plates and

manufacturing. Manufacturing of Colorado State Patrol license plates will be

accomplished using standard manufacturing, distribution, inventory management,

accounting, and budgeting practices, policies and methodologies as established

by the Department.

RULE 7.

MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE (MIIDB)

Basis: The statutory basis for this rule is Part 6, Article 4 of Title 10, section 42-1-204,

C.R.S., and section 42-7-604, C.R.S

State Patrol license plates will be

accomplished using standard manufacturing, distribution, inventory management,

accounting, and budgeting practices, policies and methodologies as established

by the Department.

RULE 7.

MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE (MIIDB)

Basis: The statutory basis for this rule is Part 6, Article 4 of Title 10, section 42-1-204,

C.R.S., and section 42-7-604, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish reporting requirements for insurers that

issue insurance policies under Part 6, Article 4 of Title 10 in order to maintain the

Motorist Insurance Identification Database (MIIDB).

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Designated Agent” means an agent that contracts with the Department as

defined in section 42-7-603(3), C.R.S.

1.2

“Secure File Transfer Protocol” (SFTP) means a process for securely exchanging

files between the insurer’s system and the Designated Agent’s system.

1.3

“Policy” means an automobile insurance policy as defined in section 10-4-

601(10), C.R.S.

2.0

Insurer Reporting Requirements

2.1

An insurer shall report motor vehicle Policy information required under section

10-4-615(2), C.R.S., to the Department’s Designated Agent as provided by

sections 10-4-615(1)(a) and (b) and 10-4-615(3), C.R.S.

2.2

Each insurer with any policies in place for the preceding six months shall provide

such policy information every week for the immediately preceding week. Such

information shall be reported no later than seven working days after the last date

of the week reported on.

2.3

The information required in 2.1 above shall be reported and provided in a form or

manner acceptable to the Designated Agent using the SFTP. An insurer must

at: https://apps.colorado.gov/driveinsured/registration.html.

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of the week reported on.

2.3

The information required in 2.1 above shall be reported and provided in a form or

manner acceptable to the Designated Agent using the SFTP. An insurer must

at: https://apps.colorado.gov/driveinsured/registration.html.

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2.4

Error Reporting

The Designated Agent will make error reports available to insurers using

the SFTP.

Each insurer shall retrieve error reports and develop an error correction

process for Policy information that is rejected and returned.

Each insurer must correct rejected and returned Policy information and

resubmit corrected Policy information using the form or manner required in

paragraph 2.3 above. Until it is corrected, a rejected Policy may result in

the vehicle record being disclosed as uninsured to law enforcement upon

request for insurance status.

Each insurer is responsible for any costs incurred in complying with the

MIIDB program.

3.0

Vehicles Exempt From MIIDB Reporting Requirements

3.1

The following motor vehicles are exempt from MIIDB reporting requirements:.

A motor vehicle that is a commercial motor vehicle defined in 42-1-

102(17.5), C.R.S.

A motor vehicle designed as a special use truck pursuant to 42-3-306(9),

C.R.S., and Rule 33, 1 CCR 204-10.

A motor vehicle registered in the commercial fleet program pursuant to 42-

3-107(27), C.R.S., and Rule 5, 1 CCR 204-10.

A motor vehicle registered in a rental program pursuant to 42-3-107(11),

42-3-107(12), and 42-3-107(16), C.R.S., and Rule 30, 1 CCR 204-10.

A motor vehicle owned by the State of Colorado or any agency or

institution there of or by a town, city, county, or city and county pursuant to

42-3-104(4), C.R.S., and Rule 28, 1 CCR 204-10.

A motor vehicle registered with a gross vehicle weight rating pursuant to

42-1-102(23.5) and 42-3-306(5)(b), C.R.S., and Rule 4, 1 CCR 204-10.

12), and 42-3-107(16), C.R.S., and Rule 30, 1 CCR 204-10.

A motor vehicle owned by the State of Colorado or any agency or

institution there of or by a town, city, county, or city and county pursuant to

42-3-104(4), C.R.S., and Rule 28, 1 CCR 204-10.

A motor vehicle registered with a gross vehicle weight rating pursuant to

42-1-102(23.5) and 42-3-306(5)(b), C.R.S., and Rule 4, 1 CCR 204-10.

A motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle pursuant to 42-3-306(4),

C.R.S.

A bus registered pursuant to 42-1-102(88) and 42-3-306(2)(c), C.R.S.

A motor vehicle registered with a Commercial Call Letter license plate

pursuant to 42-3-210, C.R.S.

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A vehicle that does not meet the definition of a motor vehicle under 10-4-

601(6) and 42-1-102(580, C.R.S. This includes Trailers defined in 42-1-

102(14), 42-1-102(60.3), 42-1-102(105), 42-1-105(106), and 42-1-

102(111), C.R.S., and Special Mobile Machinery defined in 42-1-

102(93.5), C.R.S.

3.2

The following registration records with license plates that are registered to a

person and not a motor vehicle are exempt from MIIDB reporting requirements:

Dealer Demonstration, Dealer Full-Use, Dealer In-Transit, and SMM

Dealer Demonstration license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S.,

and Rule 48, 1 CCR 204-10.

Depot license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S., and Rule 9, 1

CCR 204-10.

Manufacturer license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S.

Transporter license plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S., and Rule

35, 1 CCR 204-10.

RULE 8.

DEALER TITLE

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-6-102(2), 42-6-104, 42-6-111(2), 42-6-

137(6), and 42-6-138(4), C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for a motor vehicle

dealer or wholesaler for providing proof of ownership and for the processing of

certificates of title

ense plates issued pursuant to 42-3-116, C.R.S., and Rule

35, 1 CCR 204-10.

RULE 8.

DEALER TITLE

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-6-102(2), 42-6-104, 42-6-111(2), 42-6-

137(6), and 42-6-138(4), C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for a motor vehicle

dealer or wholesaler for providing proof of ownership and for the processing of

certificates of title.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Agent” means an individual authorized by a dealer or wholesaler to act on behalf

of that dealer or wholesaler.

1.2

“Assigned” means a certificate of title or MCO that is signed by a seller and

accompanied by the Colorado dealer’s bill of sale for motor vehicle to evidence

the chain of ownership progression to the dealer or wholesaler.

1.3

“Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin” or “MCO” has the same meaning as

Colorado Code of Regulation 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 22. Manufacturer’s Certificate

of Origin – Requirements and Use.

1.4

“Working Day” means the daily period beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00

p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of those days designated as

official State of Colorado holidays by statute or Executive Order of the Governor,

or where a county operates under alternative posted hours.

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1.5

“Secure and Verifiable Identification” means a document issued by a state or

federal jurisdiction or recognized by the United States Government and that is

verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or the Homeland

Security Agency.

1.6

“Letter of Authorization” means an authorization on a dealer's or wholesaler's

letterhead from a designated representative of a dealer or wholesaler to the

Department authorizing a specific person to act as an Agent for the dealer or the

wholesaler

cognized by the United States Government and that is

verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or the Homeland

Security Agency.

1.6

“Letter of Authorization” means an authorization on a dealer's or wholesaler's

letterhead from a designated representative of a dealer or wholesaler to the

Department authorizing a specific person to act as an Agent for the dealer or the

wholesaler.

1.7

“Third Party Provider” means an electronic vehicle or special mobile machinery

registration, lien, or titling service provider that is approved by the Department to

perform the registration, lien, and titling functions set forth in articles 1 to 6 of Title

42, as defined in 42-1-102(102.8), C.R.S.

2.0

Proof of Ownership Requirements

2.1

A Colorado dealer or wholesaler must maintain the following proof of ownership

for each vehicle in their possession:

If the vehicle is a used vehicle with a Colorado certificate of title:

A Colorado certificate of title Assigned to the dealer or wholesaler;

and,

Odometer disclosure if required.

If the vehicle is a used vehicle with an out-of-state certificate of title:

The out-of-state certificate of title Assigned to the dealer or

wholesaler; and,

Odometer disclosure if required; and,

Colorado Dealer's Out-of-State Vehicle Information Disclosure; and,

Colorado verification of vehicle identification number.

A new vehicle Assigned by MCO to a dealer or wholesaler:

MCO Assigned or re-Assigned to a franchised dealer or wholesaler;

and,

Odometer disclosure if required.

A dealer or wholesaler shall not hold a MCO unless that dealer or

wholesaler is franchised to sell that specific make of vehicle as

indicated on the MCO.

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A new vehicle Assigned by MCO to a dealer or wholesaler:

MCO Assigned or re-Assigned to a franchised dealer or wholesaler;

and,

Odometer disclosure if required.

A dealer or wholesaler shall not hold a MCO unless that dealer or

wholesaler is franchised to sell that specific make of vehicle as

indicated on the MCO.

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A new vehicle Assigned or re-Assigned with its MCO from an out-of-state

franchised dealer or wholesaler to a franchised Colorado dealer or

wholesaler:

MCO re-Assigned to the franchised dealer or wholesaler; and,

Odometer disclosure if required; and,

A dealer or wholesaler shall not hold a MCO unless that dealer or

wholesaler is franchised to sell that specific make of vehicle as

indicated on the MCO.

A vehicle with incomplete or insufficient certificate of title shall be marked

“Not for Sale” and withheld from any public offering.

3.0

Requirements for Obtaining Certificate of Title in One Working Day

3.1

A dealer or wholesaler may obtain a “dealer resale” certificate of title in the

licensed name of the dealer or wholesaler within one Working Day after

application, at the Department of Revenue, by making a “3 Dealer Title”

appointment at the Lakewood office; limited to one appointment per company per

day. A maximum of 3 dealer titles will be processed in this manner per company

per day. The required documents, as outlined in section 4.0 below, and payment

of the statutorily required fee are required.

3.2

A dealer or wholesaler may obtain 3 “dealer resale” certificates of title per

company per day in the licensed name of the dealer or wholesaler at their county

motor vehicle office, through appointment or walk-in, based on that county’s

transaction policies.

3.3

A dealer or wholesaler requesting the Department issue a certificate of title to an

Agent must provide a Letter of Authorization, listing the names of all persons who

will be acting as Agents on their behalf

itle per

company per day in the licensed name of the dealer or wholesaler at their county

motor vehicle office, through appointment or walk-in, based on that county’s

transaction policies.

3.3

A dealer or wholesaler requesting the Department issue a certificate of title to an

Agent must provide a Letter of Authorization, listing the names of all persons who

will be acting as Agents on their behalf. Letters of Authorization will be kept on file

at the Department. It shall be the responsibility of the dealer or wholesaler to

notify the Department of any changes in Agents. A person attempting to obtain a

Dealer Resale certificate of title that is not listed on the dealer’s or wholesaler’s

Letter of Authorization will not be permitted to receive the certificate of title. If the

dealer, wholesaler, or Agent fails to pick up the certificate of title after one

Working Day the Department may choose to hold the certificate of title until it is

picked up or mail it to the dealer or wholesaler.

3.4

The Agent shall be required to present Secure and Verifiable Identification at the

time of application and upon receipt of a certificate of title. The Agent shall sign a

receipt verifying receipt of the certificate of title.

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An Agent representing more than one dealer or wholesaler must have a Letter of

Authorization from each dealer or wholesaler for which the Agent is an authorized

Agent in order to obtain a certificate of title on behalf of that dealer or wholesaler.

4.0

Requirements for Acceptance of Applications for Dealer Resale Certificate

of Title

4.1

An application for dealer resale certificate of title will only be accepted when:

The supporting ownership document is a MCO properly Assigned to a

dealer or wholesaler or re-Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or,

The supporting ownership document is a certificate of title properly

Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or,

cceptance of Applications for Dealer Resale Certificate

of Title

4.1

An application for dealer resale certificate of title will only be accepted when:

The supporting ownership document is a MCO properly Assigned to a

dealer or wholesaler or re-Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or,

The supporting ownership document is a certificate of title properly

Assigned to a dealer or wholesaler; or,

The supporting ownership document is a salvage certificate of title for a

vehicle that has been made roadworthy, as defined in section 42-6-

102(15), C.R.S., and is being submitted for a dealer resale certificate of

title in the dealer's or wholesaler's name.

4.2

An application for a dealer resale certificate of title must be free and clear of all

liens and encumbrances.

4.3

An application for a dealer resale certificate of title must be complete and contain

all required documents listed in section 2.0 Proof of Ownership Requirements

above.

4.4

The Department may limit dealer resale certificate of title applications to three

applications per dealer, wholesaler or Agent per Working Day. Additional

applications above the maximum limit of three may not be processed in one

Working Day.

5.0

Dealer Resale Certificate of Title Application Processing Timeframes

5.1

Dealer titles shall be processed as listed in sections 3.1 and 3.2.

5.2

Processing is contingent upon an application meeting requirements, receiving

payment, passing Department auditing of the application and documents, and

extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the Department.

5.3

Dealer resale titles may also be dropped off at (or mailed to) the state or county

offices; dropped off dealer titles will be available for pickup within 5 Working

Days.

5.4

Dealer resale titles obtained through a Third Party Provider are not subject to the

timeframes referenced in this section 5.0.

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ontrol of the Department.

5.3

Dealer resale titles may also be dropped off at (or mailed to) the state or county

offices; dropped off dealer titles will be available for pickup within 5 Working

Days.

5.4

Dealer resale titles obtained through a Third Party Provider are not subject to the

timeframes referenced in this section 5.0.

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5.5

A dealer or wholesaler may request overnight mail service of a dealer resale

certificate of title. If overnight mail service is requested the dealer or wholesaler

must provide the state or county with a pre-paid return envelope. Otherwise, the

agency will mail any dealer resale certificate of title that is not picked up or

overnight mailed by first class mail to the dealer or wholesaler.

5.6

A dealer resale certificate of title that is not picked up by the dealer, wholesaler,

or Agent within 8 Working Days of submitting the application will be mailed to the

dealer or wholesaler. If mailing instructions are not provided to the state or county

with the application, the dealer resale certificate of title will be destroyed, and the

dealer or wholesaler will be required to apply for a duplicate title.

6.0

Duplicate Certificates of Title

6.1

Only licensed Colorado dealers or wholesalers may, at the Department's

discretion, obtain duplicate certificates of title directly from the Department.

6.2

A dealer or wholesaler may obtain a duplicate certificate of title for a vehicle that

has been “traded-in” to them, but the owner has lost, misplaced, or accidentally

destroyed the certificate of title.

6.3

The dealer or wholesaler must provide a power of attorney from the previous

owner and the vehicle must be in the dealer's or wholesaler’s possession before

an application for a duplicate certificate of title will be accepted.

6.4

A duplicate certificate of title showing an active recorded lien will not be provided

to a dealer or wholesaler

d, or accidentally

destroyed the certificate of title.

6.3

The dealer or wholesaler must provide a power of attorney from the previous

owner and the vehicle must be in the dealer's or wholesaler’s possession before

an application for a duplicate certificate of title will be accepted.

6.4

A duplicate certificate of title showing an active recorded lien will not be provided

to a dealer or wholesaler. If a proper lien release is submitted with a duplicate

certificate of title application, the satisfied lien will be removed from the vehicle

record and a duplicate certificate of title will be provided to the dealer or

wholesaler.

7.0

Payment

7.1

An application for a dealer resale certificate of title will not be processed until all

statutorily required fees are paid.

7.2

A check returned for insufficient funds will require any and all future payments by

that dealer or wholesaler to be made by cash or certified funds.

7.3

Refunds will be processed at the discretion of the Department.

8.0

Appeals

8.1

If a dealer or wholesaler has been denied issuance of a dealer resale certificate

of title or a duplicate title, the dealer or wholesaler may request a hearing, in

writing, within 60 days after the date of the notice of denial. Written hearing

requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division.

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8.2

The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. The

presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the

Executive Director. The Department’s representative need not be present at the

hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the

dealer or wholesaler requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s

representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion

to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department.

RULE 9

irector. The Department’s representative need not be present at the

hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the

dealer or wholesaler requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s

representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion

to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department.

RULE 9.

DEPOT LICENSE PLATES

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 42-1-204, 42-3-116, and 42-3-301,

C.R.S.

Purpose: The following is promulgated to establish criteria for the issuance and use of

Depot License Plates.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Dealer” – means a Colorado licensed dealership as defined in Code of Colorado

Regulation 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 48. Colorado Dealer License Plates.

1.2

“Depot License Plate(s)” also referred to as “Depot Tags” – means a numbered

license plate issued by the Department that has the stacked “DPT” lettering on

the Colorado blue and white graphic license plate.

2.0

Requirements

2.1

A Dealer requesting Depot License Plates must complete and submit to the

Department form DR 2521 Depot Plate Application, together with a copy of the

Dealer’s license and required fees.

2.2

A Dealer can obtain one Depot License Plate per mechanic or service technician

employed by the Dealer. Upon application or renewal, the owner or authorized

representative of the Dealer must certify the number of mechanics or service

technicians currently employed by the Dealer.

2.3

Applications, issuance, renewals, and replacements may be conducted via mail

(including U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.). The Dealer must provide

a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for Depot License Plates if requesting

delivery by mail services. Depot License Plates cannot be mailed to a non-

Colorado address.

2.4

Use of Depot License Plates is limited to the purposes described in section 42-3-

116(4)(a), C.R.S.

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rvice, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.). The Dealer must provide

a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for Depot License Plates if requesting

delivery by mail services. Depot License Plates cannot be mailed to a non-

Colorado address.

2.4

Use of Depot License Plates is limited to the purposes described in section 42-3-

116(4)(a), C.R.S.

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Lost or Stolen Depot License Plates

3.1

A Dealer must report lost or stolen Depot License Plates within seventy-two (72)

hours to the local law enforcement agency and to the Department using form DR

2283 Lost or Stolen License Plates/Permits Affidavit.

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Surrender of Depot License Plates

4.1

A Dealer whose dealer license is suspended, denied, revoked, or expired, or

otherwise ceases to operate must surrender to the Department all Depot License

Plates in its possession within seventy-two (72) hours.

4.2

The Department will not refund any portion of the original fees paid when Depot

License Plates are surrendered.

RULE 10.

OBTAINING TITLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE ABANDONED AT A

MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 38-20-116, 42-1-204, 42-6-102, 42-6-104,

42-6-115(3)(a), 42-6-116, 42-6-136, 42-6-136.5, 42-6-137, and 42-9-102, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for obtaining a Colorado

certificate of title for a motor vehicle that has been abandoned at a Motor Vehicle Repair

Facility.

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Definitions

1.1

“Abandoned Motor Vehicle” for the purposes of this rule means the same as it is

defined in 38-20-116(2.5)(b), C.R.S.

1.2

“Last Good Faith Effort” for the purpose of this rule means notifying the vehicle

owner as required pursuant to 38-20-116(2), C.R.S.

1.3

“Motor Vehicle Repair Facility” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(3),

C.R.S.

1.4

“Work Day” for the purposes of this rule means Monday through Friday, excluding

Colorado State Government recognized holidays.

1.5

“Work Order” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(6), C.R.S

for the purpose of this rule means notifying the vehicle

owner as required pursuant to 38-20-116(2), C.R.S.

1.3

“Motor Vehicle Repair Facility” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(3),

C.R.S.

1.4

“Work Day” for the purposes of this rule means Monday through Friday, excluding

Colorado State Government recognized holidays.

1.5

“Work Order” means the same as it is defined in 42-9-102(6), C.R.S.

2.0

Requirements

2.1

A Motor Vehicle Repair Facility in possession of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle

may obtain a Colorado certificate of title in its name by completing the steps

below. The below steps are the recommended order of completion, the Motor

Vehicle Repair Facility may complete the steps in any order, but all steps must be

completed before the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility can obtain a Colorado

certificate of title in its name.

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Complete a title record search pursuant to 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(III), C.R.S.

If the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is a motor vehicle registered in

Colorado, submit form DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Record Requestor

Release And An Affidavit of Intended Use and attach thereto a copy

of the Work Order.

A certified Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection

may be submitted in lieu of a Work Order when the Work

Order is not available.

ii.

If the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is registered in another jurisdiction,

a title and lien search from the other jurisdiction is required. The

results of that search shall be submitted with the application for a

Colorado certificate of title.

Notify the owner(s) and all lienholders in accordance with subsection 38-

20-116(2.5)(c)(IV), C.R.S.

Complete a certified VIN inspection pursuant to 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(II)(A)

and (B), C.R.S. on form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection.

Establish the retail fair market value of the Abandoned Motor Vehicle

pursuant to section 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(I), C.R.S.

Purchase a surety bond pursuant to 42-6-115(3)(a) and 38-20-

116(2.5)(c)(V), C.R.S

ce with subsection 38-

20-116(2.5)(c)(IV), C.R.S.

Complete a certified VIN inspection pursuant to 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(II)(A)

and (B), C.R.S. on form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection.

Establish the retail fair market value of the Abandoned Motor Vehicle

pursuant to section 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(I), C.R.S.

Purchase a surety bond pursuant to 42-6-115(3)(a) and 38-20-

116(2.5)(c)(V), C.R.S.

Disclose current or previous salvage information.

If the Colorado certificate of title record search indicates the

Abandoned Motor Vehicle is branded as salvage, the DR 2704

Colorado Certified VIN Inspection form must indicate that the

Abandoned Motor Vehicle is “Not Roadworthy”.

If an Abandoned Motor Vehicle previously having a salvage

brand has been repaired to a roadworthy condition, the

Motor Vehicle Repair Facility may apply for a Colorado

rebuilt from salvage certificate of title by completing the

requirements listed in form DR 2415 Rebuilt Title Established

by Salvage Title Checklist and completing form DR 2424

Salvage Title Statement of Fact indicating what repairs were

made to the Abandoned Motor Vehicle to bring it to a

roadworthy condition as defined in section 42-6-102(15),

C.R.S.

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After making repairs to bring the branded salvage

Abandoned Motor Vehicle to a roadworthy condition,

a new form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN

Inspection must be submitted with the application for

Colorado certificate of title.

If the salvage branded Abandoned Motor Vehicle is not

repaired to a roadworthy condition, the Motor Vehicle Repair

Facility may apply for a salvage branded title using form DR

2410 Application for Salvage Title or Nonrepairable Title.

ehicle to a roadworthy condition,

a new form DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN

Inspection must be submitted with the application for

Colorado certificate of title.

If the salvage branded Abandoned Motor Vehicle is not

repaired to a roadworthy condition, the Motor Vehicle Repair

Facility may apply for a salvage branded title using form DR

2410 Application for Salvage Title or Nonrepairable Title.

If the Colorado certificate of title record search indicates that

the Abandoned Motor Vehicle was branded as “Previous

Salvage (Rebuilt from Salvage)” and the form DR 2704

indicates that the Abandoned Motor Vehicle is roadworthy,

the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility must request a salvage

history on the Abandoned Motor Vehicle from the

Department.

Upon determination of the reason for the vehicle

being branded salvage, the Motor Vehicle Repair

Facility must complete form DR 2710 Branded Title

Disclosure Statement.

If the reason for the vehicle being branded salvage is

indeterminate, the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility must

complete form DR 2710 Branded Title Disclosure

Statement, marking the “Other” box on the form and

must write “Purchased as an abandoned vehicle,

unable to obtain a salvage history, reason for salvage

unknown” in the space provided to the right of the

“Other” box.

Complete form DR 2438 Storage Lien Bond Statement Guide or form DR

2444 Statement of Fact, providing the information required pursuant to

section 38-20-116(c)(VI), C.R.S.

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e “Purchased as an abandoned vehicle,

unable to obtain a salvage history, reason for salvage

unknown” in the space provided to the right of the

“Other” box.

Complete form DR 2438 Storage Lien Bond Statement Guide or form DR

2444 Statement of Fact, providing the information required pursuant to

section 38-20-116(c)(VI), C.R.S.

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2.2

After completion of all steps in paragraph 2.1 above, the Motor Vehicle Repair

Facility may apply for a Colorado certificate of title or salvage branded title. The

application and related forms must be filed in the name of the Motor Vehicle

Repair Facility, and in the county where the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility is

located. The County Clerk and Recorder will issue the Colorado certificate of title

in the Motor Vehicle Repair Facilities name using the previous title code of “BOS

REP” (Bill of Sale Repair Facility) and assess the appropriate fees pursuant to

42-6-137, C.R.S.

An Abandoned Motor Vehicle with a retail fair market value of less than

$200.00 can be sold only for the purposes of junking, scrapping, or

dismantling. No certificate of title will be issued. The sale must be

executed in accordance with subsection 38-20-116(2.5)(c)(VII)(B), C.R.S.

2.3

After the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility has obtained a Colorado certificate of title

for the Abandoned Motor Vehicle, the vehicle must be sold in a commercially

reasonably manner pursuant to section 38-20-116(d)(I), C.R.S.

3.0

Agents Acting on Behalf of the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility

3.1

An agent may obtain title to an Abandoned Motor Vehicle in a Motor Vehicle

Repair Facility’s name upon presenting a Power of Attorney or Permission Letter

authorizing the agent to act on the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility’s behalf

vehicle must be sold in a commercially

reasonably manner pursuant to section 38-20-116(d)(I), C.R.S.

3.0

Agents Acting on Behalf of the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility

3.1

An agent may obtain title to an Abandoned Motor Vehicle in a Motor Vehicle

Repair Facility’s name upon presenting a Power of Attorney or Permission Letter

authorizing the agent to act on the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility’s behalf.

3.2

The Permission Letter listed in paragraph 3.1 must include the make, model,

model year, and VIN of the Abandoned Motor Vehicle; the business name,

address, and telephone number of the Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; and a

statement that “[Name of Motor Vehicle Repair Facility] hereby authorizes

[agent’s name] to act on my behalf in processing the title application for the

above-referenced motor vehicle.” The permission letter must be either (1) signed

under penalty of perjury or (2) notarized.

RULE 11.

EMERGENCY VEHICLE AUTHORIZATION

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 24-4-104, 24-4-105, 42-1-102(6), 42-1-204,

42-4-108(5), 42-4-213, and 42-4-238, C.R.S.

Purpose: The following rule is promulgated to establish the application, maintenance,

and revocation procedures for Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation for a privately

owned vehicle.

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Definitions

1.1

“Applicant” means the owner and/or operator of a vehicle seeking designation of

that vehicle as an Authorized Emergency Vehicle.

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e: The following rule is promulgated to establish the application, maintenance,

and revocation procedures for Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation for a privately

owned vehicle.

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Definitions

1.1

“Applicant” means the owner and/or operator of a vehicle seeking designation of

that vehicle as an Authorized Emergency Vehicle.

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1.2

“Approve” means certification from an Authorizer that an emergency vehicle

designation is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution

of emergency governmental functions.

1.3

“Authorized Emergency Vehicle” means those vehicles so designated in 42-1-

102(6)(a) and (b), C.R.S.

1.4

“Authorizer” means a Chief of Police, Sheriff, Fire Chief, Commanders of the

Colorado State Patrol, a chief executive officer of an ambulance service, or their

designees. For purposes of privately owned tow trucks, “Authorizer” means the

Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

1.5

“Authorizing Agency” means a fire department, police department, ambulance

service or, for the purposes of privately owned tow trucks, “Authorizing Agency”

means the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

1.6

“Emergency Vehicle Decal,” or often referred to as “Red Dot Sticker”, means the

window decal issued by the Department signifying that a vehicle has been

designated an Authorized Emergency Vehicle.

1.7

“Tow Truck” means the same as in subsection 40-10.1-101(21), C.R.S.

2.0

Application Requirements

2.1

An Applicant requesting designation of a vehicle as an Authorized Emergency

Vehicle must complete the Applicant Information section of the form DR 2490

Emergency Vehicle Authorization Application (“DR 2490”). The Applicant must

then submit the DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency from which the Applicant

seeks certification that the Applicant’s vehicle is necessary to the preservation of

life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions

rized Emergency

Vehicle must complete the Applicant Information section of the form DR 2490

Emergency Vehicle Authorization Application (“DR 2490”). The Applicant must

then submit the DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency from which the Applicant

seeks certification that the Applicant’s vehicle is necessary to the preservation of

life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions.

2.2

The Department will not designate a vehicle an Authorized Emergency Vehicle

unless the Department determines that the vehicle is necessary to the

preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental

functions.

2.3

An Authorizer and Applicant cannot be the same individual. An Authorizer who

applies for an Emergency Vehicle Authorization must obtain a certification from

another Authorizer within his or her Authorizing Agency or from a different

Authorizing Agency.

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2.4

If the Authorizing Agency deems that designation of the Applicant’s vehicle is

necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency

governmental functions, the Authorizer will complete the Authorization by Law

Enforcement, Fire Chief, Ambulance Service Director section of the DR 2490 and

submit the DR 2490 to the Department.

For the purposes of privately owned tow trucks, the Colorado Public

Utilities Commission will complete the Authorization by Law Enforcement,

Fire Chief, Ambulance Service Director section of the DR 2490 and submit

the DR 2490 to the Department.

2.5

If the Authorizing Agency does not deem that designation of the Applicant’s

vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of

emergency governmental functions, the Authorizer will record this designation on

the DR 2490 and mail or deliver it to the Department. The Department will review

the designation and retain the DR 2490 pursuant to the Departments retention

schedule

Authorizing Agency does not deem that designation of the Applicant’s

vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property or to the execution of

emergency governmental functions, the Authorizer will record this designation on

the DR 2490 and mail or deliver it to the Department. The Department will review

the designation and retain the DR 2490 pursuant to the Departments retention

schedule.

2.6

The Authorizing Agency must mail or deliver the completed DR 2490 to the

Department. The Department will not accept an application unless submitted by

an Authorizing Agency.

2.7

If it determines that a designation is necessary to the preservation of life or

property or to the execution of emergency governmental functions, the

Department will designate the vehicle an Authorized Emergency Vehicle. The

Department will provide an Emergency Vehicle Decal and two copies of the

approved DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency. To ensure protection of the public

and to preserve public safety, the Department will only provide the Emergency

Vehicle Decal and copies of the approved DR 2490 to the Authorizing Agency.

2.8

The Authorizing Agency will ensure that the Emergency Vehicle Decal is affixed

to the inside lower driver’s side corner of the front windshield of the Authorized

Emergency Vehicle listed on the corresponding DR 2490.

2.9

One copy of the approved DR 2490 must be kept in the Authorized Emergency

Vehicle at all times. The second copy of the approved DR 2490 must be retained

by the Authorizing Agency as long as the Authorized Emergency Vehicle

operates under the authority of the Authorizing Agency.

2.10 An Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation is valid the lesser of two (2) years

from the date the Department’s designation is issued or until the Department

revokes the designation. Renewal of the designation is not automatic; the

Authorizing Agency must complete, certify, and submit a new DR 2490 complying

with all the requirements of this Rule.

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ency Vehicle designation is valid the lesser of two (2) years

from the date the Department’s designation is issued or until the Department

revokes the designation. Renewal of the designation is not automatic; the

Authorizing Agency must complete, certify, and submit a new DR 2490 complying

with all the requirements of this Rule.

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2.11

An Authorizing Agency may request that the Department revoke an Authorized

Emergency Vehicle designation by completing and submitting to the Department

the Revocation Action Notification portion of a copy of the previously approved

DR 2490.

The Department has the sole authority to revoke an Authorized

Emergency Vehicle designation.

If the Department revokes the Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation.

The Authorizing Agency will ensure the Emergency Vehicle Decal is

removed from the vehicle.

3.0

Denial and Revocation of an Authorized Emergency Vehicle Designation

3.1

An Applicant whose application for an Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation

has been denied may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after a notice

of denial. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of

Revenue, Hearings Division.

3.2

An Authorizing Agency that has Approved an Applicant’s Authorized Emergency

Vehicle designation that is denied by the Department may request a hearing, in

writing, within sixty days, after a notice of denial. Written hearing request shall be

submitted to the Department of Revenue, hearing Division.

3.3

The Department may revoke an Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation as

provided in subsection 3.4 of this rule if the Department determines that the

Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation is no longer necessary to the

preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental

functions. An Applicant that has had his/her Authorized Emergency Vehicle

designation revoked may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after a

notice of revocation

vided in subsection 3.4 of this rule if the Department determines that the

Authorized Emergency Vehicle designation is no longer necessary to the

preservation of life or property or to the execution of emergency governmental

functions. An Applicant that has had his/her Authorized Emergency Vehicle

designation revoked may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty days after a

notice of revocation. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the

Department of Revenue, Hearings Division.

3.4

An Authorizing Agency that has its request to revoke an Authorized Emergency

Vehicle designation denied by the Department may request a hearing, in writing,

within sixty days after a notice of revocation. Written hearing requests shall be

submitted to the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division.

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3.5

Any hearing conducted under this rule will be held at the Department of

Revenue, Hearings Division. The hearing officer will be an authorized

representative designated by the Executive Director. The Department’s

representative need not be present at the hearing unless his or her presence is

required by the presiding officer, or requested by the applicant, or requested by

the respondent in a revocation action. If the Department’s representative is not

present at the hearing, any written documents and affidavits submitted by the

Department may be considered at the discretion of the hearing officer.

3.6

All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the State Administrative

Procedure Act, Article 4 of Title 24, C.R.S.

4.0

Privately Owned Tow Truck Authorization

4.1

Privately owned Tow Trucks must obtain emergency vehicle authorization from

the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. No other Authorizer or Authorizing

Agency may approve Tow Trucks as Authorized Emergency Vehicles.

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3.6

All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the State Administrative

Procedure Act, Article 4 of Title 24, C.R.S.

4.0

Privately Owned Tow Truck Authorization

4.1

Privately owned Tow Trucks must obtain emergency vehicle authorization from

the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. No other Authorizer or Authorizing

Agency may approve Tow Trucks as Authorized Emergency Vehicles.

RULE 12.

OBTAINING RECORDS FOR ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-1-204, C.R.S., Part 18 of Article 4 of Title

42, and Part 21 of Article 4 of Title 42, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to provide procedures for obtaining records and

accessing the Department Website for Abandoned Motor Vehicles.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Abandoned Motor Vehicle” for the purpose of this rule includes an abandoned

motor vehicle on private property defined in section 42-4-2102(1), C.R.S., and/or

an abandoned motor vehicle on public property defined in section 42-4-1802(1),

C.R.S., as the context of the rule requires.

1.2

“Department Website” means the Colorado Department of Revenue, Title and

Registration Section website, https://dmvpartner.colorado.gov, for acquiring

ownership or lienholder information for abandoned vehicles.

1.3

“National Database” means an electronic system that allows the Department to

obtain the name and contact information or motor vehicle owners’ and

lienholders’ from the motor vehicle records of other states.

1.4

“Operator” has the same meaning as defined in sections 42-4-1802(7) and 42-4-

2102(5), C.R.S.

1.5

“Private Tow” means the removal of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle on private

property by an Operator pursuant to section 42-4-2103, C.R.S.

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ion or motor vehicle owners’ and

lienholders’ from the motor vehicle records of other states.

1.4

“Operator” has the same meaning as defined in sections 42-4-1802(7) and 42-4-

2102(5), C.R.S.

1.5

“Private Tow” means the removal of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle on private

property by an Operator pursuant to section 42-4-2103, C.R.S.

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1.6

“Public Tow” means the removal of an Abandoned Motor Vehicle on public

property in accordance with section 42-4-1803, C.R.S.

1.7

“Towing Law Enforcement Agency” means a law enforcement agency that is

authorized to perform a Public Tow under its own authority.

2.0

Operator and Towing Law Enforcement Agency Registration, Department

Website, and National Database

2.1

Operators and Towing Law Enforcement Agencies must be registered with the

Department in order to use the Department Website. To register, Operators and

Towing Law Enforcement Agency users must submit a signed end-user’s license

agreement (EULA) provided by the Department.

2.2

Operators and Towing Law Enforcement Agencies must renew their Department

Website registration annually, as directed on the Website.

2.3

An Operator must attempt to obtain the names and contact information of motor

vehicle owners’ and lienholders’ name and contact information by submitting a

DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of Intended Use form with

payment to the Department, or by performing a record search through the

Department Website.

2.4

An Operator must establish a pre-paid account on the Department Website. The

cost to search the National Database will be deducted from funds in the account.

An Operator must maintain a sufficient balance on their account within the

Department Website in order to complete Colorado record searches

m with

payment to the Department, or by performing a record search through the

Department Website.

2.4

An Operator must establish a pre-paid account on the Department Website. The

cost to search the National Database will be deducted from funds in the account.

An Operator must maintain a sufficient balance on their account within the

Department Website in order to complete Colorado record searches.

2.5

An accurately completed DR 2008 Public Tow Vehicle Information Request form

and DR 2008A Private Tow Vehicle Information Request form submitted with a

title application that is filed upon sale of the motor vehicle constitutes prima facie

proof that the owner/lienholder notification and search requirements are satisfied.

2.6

The Department may cancel or suspend an Operator’s registration and access to

the Department Website pursuant to sections 42-4-1806(2)(b), 42-4-2105(2)(b),

C.R.S., and for any violation of Part 18 of Article 4 of Title 42 or Part 21 of Article

4 of Title 42, C.R.S., or this Rule, including but not limited to the following:

The Operator’s permit to operate as a towing carrier has been suspended,

cancelled, or revoked by the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Public

Utilities Commission;

The Operator obtains and uses records for any purpose not authorized by

this Rule or the Colorado Revised Statutes; or

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The Operator fails to complete an EULA annually on the Department

Website.

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Abandoned Motor Vehicle Record Search

3.1

A Colorado record search must be performed on all Abandoned Motor Vehicles,

regardless of whether the vehicle has Colorado license plates, by submitting a

DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of Intended Use form or by

using the Department Website.

3.2

A National Database record search must be performed if:

The Colorado record search results in “no record found”; or

d Search

3.1

A Colorado record search must be performed on all Abandoned Motor Vehicles,

regardless of whether the vehicle has Colorado license plates, by submitting a

DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of Intended Use form or by

using the Department Website.

3.2

A National Database record search must be performed if:

The Colorado record search results in “no record found”; or

The Abandoned Motor Vehicle displays visual indicators that it is an out-of-

state motor vehicle (e.g., another state’s license plate or registration

number).

3.3

A National Database record search is performed by requesting a search through

the Department Website or, if an Operator requests a search in person or by

mail, by submitting a DR 2489A Motor Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit of

Intended Use form with payment to the Department.

If an Operator requests a search in person or by mail, it may request a

National Database and Colorado record search at the same time as long

as the Operator remits payment for both. If a motor vehicle record is

located through a Colorado search, the Department will not perform a

National Database search and will not refund the payment for the National

Database record search.

4.0

Operator Access to Department Website and Records Cancelled - Hearing

4.1

Access Cancelled Due to Department of Regulatory Agencies, Public Utilities

Commission Actions.

The Department will cancel or suspend an Operator’s access to the

Department Website immediately upon receiving notice of a final decision

that the Operator’s towing carrier license issued by the Department of

Regulatory Agencies, Public Utilities Commission has been cancelled in

accordance with sections 24-4-104 and 24-4-105, C.R.S.

An Operator whose access to the Department Website or records is

cancelled or suspended may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty

days after the date of notice of cancellation or suspension is issued.

Written hearing requests must be submitted to the Department of

Revenue, Hearings Division.

Utilities Commission has been cancelled in

accordance with sections 24-4-104 and 24-4-105, C.R.S.

An Operator whose access to the Department Website or records is

cancelled or suspended may request a hearing, in writing, within sixty

days after the date of notice of cancellation or suspension is issued.

Written hearing requests must be submitted to the Department of

Revenue, Hearings Division.

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The hearing will be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division.

The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative

designated by the Executive Director. The Department’s representative

need not be present at the hearing unless his or her presence is required

by the presiding officer, or requested by the Operator at the time the

written request for hearing is submitted. If the Department’s representative

is not present at the hearing, any written documents and affidavits

submitted by the Department may be considered at the discretion of the

hearing officer.

RULE 13.

[Repealed eff. 07/30/2017]

RULE 14.

ENFORCEMENT AND HEARING PROCEDURES [Recodified as 1 CCR

210-3 eff. 04/01/2015]

RULE 15.

[Repealed eff. 03/02/2017]

Rule 16.

GROUP SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-1-102(41.5), 42-1-204, 42-3-207, 42-3-

208 and 42-3-301, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for the application,

responsibilities, and processes for group special license plates.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Approval Notification” means written notification by the Executive Director of the

Department of Revenue to a Nonprofit confirming that the Nonprofit has complied

with the statutory and regulatory requirements necessary to seek legislative

action to authorize a new group special license plate

or the application,

responsibilities, and processes for group special license plates.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Approval Notification” means written notification by the Executive Director of the

Department of Revenue to a Nonprofit confirming that the Nonprofit has complied

with the statutory and regulatory requirements necessary to seek legislative

action to authorize a new group special license plate.

1.2

“Certificate” for the purpose of this rule means a Department approved-letter,

voucher, or other document issued by a Nonprofit to a person as evidence that

the person is qualified to receive a group special license plate. A Certificate may

be in electronic or digital format instead of paper, if approved by the Department.

1.3

“Group Special License Plate Created through Rule” means the Air Force

Commemorative, Columbine, Firefighters, Greyhound Lovers, Pioneer, and

Raptor Education Foundation license plates.

1.4

“Group Special License Plate Created through Statute” means a group special

license plate created on or after January 1, 2001 through its authorizing

legislation.

1.5

“Nonprofit” means an entity that is a section 501(c)(3) corporation under the

Internal Revenue Code or an entity holding charitable nonprofit status with the

Colorado Secretary of State.

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1.6

“Pre-Certification Qualifier” means a condition(s) that must be met in order to

qualify for issuance of a group special license plate by the Department.

1.7

“Registered” for the purpose of this rule means a vehicle with an unexpired

registration as provided in sections 42-3-102 and 42-3-114, C.R.S., that is

currently issued the group special license plate, unless the context otherwise

requires.

1.8

“Retire” or “Retirement” means the discontinuation of the production of the group

special license plate.

1.9

“Secure and Verifiable Identification” means an identification document listed on

form DR 2841 Secure and Verifiable ID

registration as provided in sections 42-3-102 and 42-3-114, C.R.S., that is

currently issued the group special license plate, unless the context otherwise

requires.

1.8

“Retire” or “Retirement” means the discontinuation of the production of the group

special license plate.

1.9

“Secure and Verifiable Identification” means an identification document listed on

form DR 2841 Secure and Verifiable ID.

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Application for Approval to Seek Creation of Group Special License Plates

2.1

Any Nonprofit may apply for an Approval Notification authorizing the Nonprofit to

seek legislation to create a group special license plate.

2.2

A Nonprofit that has satisfied all statutory and regulatory requirements for

proposing the creation of a group special license plate must apply using an

application supplied by the Department to the Vehicle Services Section, Division

of Motor Vehicles. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or retained.

Applications must be signed by the Nonprofit’s designated representative.

In addition to the signed application, the Nonprofit must submit:

Petition sheets with the names, addresses of residence, date

signed, and signatures of at least three thousand (3,000) Colorado

registered vehicle owners who have committed to purchase the

proposed group special license plate. Petition sheets must be

submitted in either paper, electronic, or digital format, as required

by the Department. Petitions are not transferable between

applications for different group special license plates. Petition

signatures are valid for two years from the date signed prior to

being submitted with the application to the Department. Petition

sheets are valid for two consecutive legislative sessions from the

date submitted with the application to the Department. At the sole

discretion of the Department, a nonprofit may be granted additional

time that petitions are valid.

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rs from the date signed prior to

being submitted with the application to the Department. Petition

sheets are valid for two consecutive legislative sessions from the

date submitted with the application to the Department. At the sole

discretion of the Department, a nonprofit may be granted additional

time that petitions are valid.

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With prior approval of the Department, a Nonprofit may use

electronic or digital methods to obtain commitments to

purchase the group special license plate. A Nonprofit

requesting electronic or digital methods must submit a plan

on how these methods will be used to obtain commitments

including, but not limited to: how the methods would show

that commitments meet the requirements of Colorado

Revised Statutes and this Rule; how the methods will protect

personal identifying information; and include samples or

actual electronic or digital methods sites (i.e., websites,

emails etc.). Electronic or digital signatures obtained prior to

the Department’s approval are invalid and will not be

counted toward the 3,000-signature requirement.

Electronic or digital methods may include, but are not limited

to, web petitions or electronic mail.

Proof of Nonprofit status by submitting a current letter from the

Internal Revenue Service confirming section 501(c)(3) status or a

document from the Colorado Secretary of State confirming the

Nonprofit is holding charitable nonprofit status.

A sample Certificate (paper, electronic, or digital) with a written

description of security features (serialization, watermarks,

holograms, etc.) incorporated into the Certificate. The Nonprofit

must provide a sample Certificate to the Department for approval

before the Nonprofit can issue Certificates to qualified individuals. A

Nonprofit may not issue a Certificate prior to the effective date of

the enabling legislation

er, electronic, or digital) with a written

description of security features (serialization, watermarks,

holograms, etc.) incorporated into the Certificate. The Nonprofit

must provide a sample Certificate to the Department for approval

before the Nonprofit can issue Certificates to qualified individuals. A

Nonprofit may not issue a Certificate prior to the effective date of

the enabling legislation. An individual’s name on a Certificate must

be identical to that listed on the individual’s Secure and Verifiable

Identification. Certificates are not transferable and are valid for

issuance and registration of one set (single if a motorcycle) of

group special license plates. The Department will destroy the

Certificate upon issuing the group special license plate. The

Certificate must contain an area in which the Nonprofit may place a

Department system generated serial number/PIN.

Proof that the Nonprofit has the legal right to use all logos, designs,

colors and other intellectual property in the proposed design of the

group special license plate.

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Proof that payment for the design was submitted by check or

money order directly to Colorado Correctional Industries. The

design fee becomes non-refundable upon the receipt of the

Approval Notification from the Department.

A list of Pre-Certification Qualifiers required by the Nonprofit. If

there are no Pre-Certification Qualifiers, the Nonprofit must provide

a written statement that the Nonprofit will not require Pre-

Certification Qualifiers for persons to be issued the group special

license plate.

If a monetary donation is required, the Nonprofit must

provide a document that demonstrates that the use of those

funds meets statutory and regulatory requirements.

2.3

Upon receipt of the Approval Notification, the Nonprofit is solely responsible for

obtaining a bill sponsor to propose legislation

t require Pre-

Certification Qualifiers for persons to be issued the group special

license plate.

If a monetary donation is required, the Nonprofit must

provide a document that demonstrates that the use of those

funds meets statutory and regulatory requirements.

2.3

Upon receipt of the Approval Notification, the Nonprofit is solely responsible for

obtaining a bill sponsor to propose legislation. The Department will retain the

application for two consecutive legislative sessions from the date of the Approval

Notification.

If the Nonprofit fails to obtain a bill sponsor within two years of issuance of

the Approval Notification, and it desires to continue to seek creation of the

group special license plate, the Nonprofit must re-apply, submit a new

application, documents and petition signatures, and meet all statutory and

regulatory requirements in effect at that time. Applications, documents,

and other materials previously submitted to satisfy the application

requirements are not transferable to the new application.

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Enacted Group Special License Plates Responsibilities and Processes

3.1

A group special license plate must be designed within the parameters

established by the Department. The Department may deny any design violating

such parameters.

A group special license plate design shall not include a logo or other

image copyrighted, trademarked, registered, or otherwise commonly

associated with a for-profit entity, whether or not the Nonprofit is a division

of or otherwise associated with the for-profit entity. Use of symbols not

subject to trademark, copyright, or other legal protection may be approved

if such use does not violate the parameters established by the

Department. The Department shall have final approval authority on all logo

designs and placement on the group special license plate.

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e associated with the for-profit entity. Use of symbols not

subject to trademark, copyright, or other legal protection may be approved

if such use does not violate the parameters established by the

Department. The Department shall have final approval authority on all logo

designs and placement on the group special license plate.

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Design change requests after the design has been approved must be

submitted in writing to the Department by the Nonprofit. The Department

may require supporting documentation, including, but not limited to,

issuance trends, current inventory levels, and costs associated with

changes. If the change request is approved, the Nonprofit shall prepay all

design costs directly to Colorado Department of Corrections Division of

Correctional Industries prior to production of the new design. Design

changes are effective upon approval by the Department. If approval is

granted while existing inventory is available and the Nonprofit requests

that the new plates be issued prior to the sale of such inventory, the

Nonprofit shall pay all costs associated with the recall, collection, and

destruction of existing inventory. Registered vehicle owners may continue

to use their current group special license plate regardless of any

subsequent design change, provided such plate will not be replaced if the

inventory is destroyed, exhausted, or the Department has determined not

to issue additional plates.

3.2.

Upon completion of the proposed group special license plate design, the

Nonprofit will receive one sample of the approved plate design. Sample plates

used in the design approval process are the property of the Department. The

Nonprofit may request up to five samples for marketing and display purposes

upon payment of material fees for each sample plate, as established in section

42-3-301, C.R.S

.2.

Upon completion of the proposed group special license plate design, the

Nonprofit will receive one sample of the approved plate design. Sample plates

used in the design approval process are the property of the Department. The

Nonprofit may request up to five samples for marketing and display purposes

upon payment of material fees for each sample plate, as established in section

42-3-301, C.R.S. Sample plates will be produced using the standard passenger

size license plate with the standard sample plate numbers assigned by the

Department. Requests for non-standard sample plate numbers will not be

accepted. The Department must be given at least one business day in advance

notice from the Nonprofit of all news releases, interviews, or mass

communications that reference the group special license plate.

3.3

Group special license plates are produced through a print on demand process,

which does not require pre-stocking of inventory. However, the Department may

utilize methods other than print on demand if the Department deems it

appropriate.

3.4

The Department will not distribute thank you notes, requests for contributions, or

other materials on behalf of the Nonprofit.

3.5

The Nonprofit must continuously maintain its Nonprofit status. A letter from the

Internal Revenue Service confirming section 501(c)(3) status or a document from

the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office confirming that the Nonprofit is holding

charitable nonprofit status must be submitted to the Department annually on or

before June 1st.

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rofit must continuously maintain its Nonprofit status. A letter from the

Internal Revenue Service confirming section 501(c)(3) status or a document from

the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office confirming that the Nonprofit is holding

charitable nonprofit status must be submitted to the Department annually on or

before June 1st.

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If at any time it is determined that an entity no longer has Nonprofit status,

the group special license plate will be Retired pursuant to Code of

Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement.

Upon Retirement, the entity must cease seeking any donation authorized

pursuant to its respective authorizing statute, and must cease to associate

itself in any way with the group special license plate.

3.6

If a Nonprofit has Pre-Certification Qualifiers, it may enter into systems

maintained by the Department information for each individual who has been

approved for the receipt of a group special license plate and, for each, record the

system generated serial number/PIN on the Certificate. If the Nonprofit enters the

system generated serial number/PIN on the Certificate, the Department may use

the serial number/PIN to authenticate the Certificate.

3.7

The Nonprofit must notify the Department in writing if its authority regarding the

group special license plate is transferred to a successor Nonprofit, as provided in

the group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute. The successor

Nonprofit must meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.

3.8

A Nonprofit may request changes to its Certificate. Requests must be submitted

in writing, and any change must be approved by the Department before the

Nonprofit can issue the new Certificate. Any changes must meet the

requirements of this rule. Upon approval, the Department will work with the

Nonprofit to establish an effective date upon which the Non-Profit may begin to

issue the new Certificate

A Nonprofit may request changes to its Certificate. Requests must be submitted

in writing, and any change must be approved by the Department before the

Nonprofit can issue the new Certificate. Any changes must meet the

requirements of this rule. Upon approval, the Department will work with the

Nonprofit to establish an effective date upon which the Non-Profit may begin to

issue the new Certificate. After the effective date of the new Certificate, only a

new Certificate will be accepted by the Department; provided, however, that the

Department will accept an old Certificate if it was issued by the Nonprofit prior to

the effective date of the new Certificate.

3.9

If a group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute provides that the

Department “may” stop issuing the group special license plate if the group

special license plate has not met the minimum issuance requirement, the

Department may Retire the group special license plate or may continue to issue

the plate until the existing inventory is exhausted. If the Department elects to

Retire the group special license plate, the plate will be Retired pursuant to

subsection 3.12 of this rule and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10

Rule 20. License Plate Retirement.

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3.10 If a group special license plate’s respective authorizing statute provides that the

Department “shall” retire the plate if the plate has not met its minimum issuance

requirement as provided in that statute, then the group special license plate will

be Retired pursuant to the group special license plate’s respective authorizing

statute and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate

Retirement.

3.11

The Department may audit the Nonprofit associated with a group special license

plate. The audit may include, but is not limited to, accounting, financial, tax, and

Pre-Certification Qualifiers.

oup special license plate will

be Retired pursuant to the group special license plate’s respective authorizing

statute and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate

Retirement.

3.11

The Department may audit the Nonprofit associated with a group special license

plate. The audit may include, but is not limited to, accounting, financial, tax, and

Pre-Certification Qualifiers.

If the Department determines that the Nonprofit has violated its respective

authorizing statute, or no longer qualifies as a Nonprofit under this rule,

the Department may require additional information or at the Department’s

discretion may Retire the group special license plate pursuant to Code of

Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement.

If the Department requires additional information, and such information is

not provided or does not change the Department’s determination that the

Nonprofit has violated its respective authorizing statute, or that the

Nonprofit no longer qualifies as a Nonprofit under this rule, the

Department may Retire the group special license plate pursuant to Code

of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate

Retirement.

Upon Retirement, the Nonprofit must cease seeking any donation

authorized pursuant to the group special license plate’s respective

authorizing statute.

3.12 If the Department Retires a group special license plate:

The Department will immediately cease producing the group special

license plate and may stop issuing the plate prior to exhausting the plate’s

inventory.

The Department will provide written notice of Retirement, via certified mail,

to the Nonprofit associated with the group special license plate. This

notice will be mailed to the last address provided by the Nonprofit in

writing to the Department. This notice shall also act as official notice that

the Nonprofit can no longer associate itself with the group special license

plate. Upon receipt of the Retirement notice, the Nonprofit must:

e of Retirement, via certified mail,

to the Nonprofit associated with the group special license plate. This

notice will be mailed to the last address provided by the Nonprofit in

writing to the Department. This notice shall also act as official notice that

the Nonprofit can no longer associate itself with the group special license

plate. Upon receipt of the Retirement notice, the Nonprofit must:

Immediately cease collecting donations and issuing Certificates.

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Within 72 hours, remove any reference to the Nonprofit’s Pre-

Certification Qualifier, if applicable, for the group special license

plate from the Nonprofit’s website, newsprint, or other publicly

accessible media.

A person whose vehicle is Registered with a Retired group special license

plate may continue to register with the group special license plate so long

as the license plate is not damaged, lost, or stolen. The Department will

not replace a Retired group special license plate if the inventory is

destroyed, exhausted, or the Department has determined not to issue

additional plates.

3.13 Nonprofits associated with Group Special License Plates Created through Rule

must meet the requirements of this rule except as otherwise provided herein

and/or pursuant to a contract between the Nonprofit and the Department that

establishes requirements that differ from this rule.

3.14 A Nonprofit associated with a Group Special License Plate Created through

Statute must meet the requirements of its respective authorizing statute and this

rule.

3.15 An Approval Notification issued by the Department does not constitute an

agreement to create the proposed group special license plate nor support

legislation that would create the proposed group special license plate. The

Department will designate a Nonprofit as directed in the enacting legislation

through

Statute must meet the requirements of its respective authorizing statute and this

rule.

3.15 An Approval Notification issued by the Department does not constitute an

agreement to create the proposed group special license plate nor support

legislation that would create the proposed group special license plate. The

Department will designate a Nonprofit as directed in the enacting legislation.

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Denial and Retirement Appeals

4.1

If a Nonprofit’s application for a group special license plate has been denied, it

may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after the date of the notice of

denial. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of

Revenue Hearings Section.

4.2

The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearing Section. The

presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the

Executive Director. The Department’s representative need not be present at the

hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the

Sponsoring Organization requests his or her presence in writing. If the

Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has

the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the

Department.

4.3

A group special license plate will be Retired pursuant to Code of Colorado

Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement.

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writing. If the

Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has

the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the

Department.

4.3

A group special license plate will be Retired pursuant to Code of Colorado

Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 20. License Plate Retirement.

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RULE 17.

HORSELESS CARRIAGE

Basis The statutory bases for this rule are 42-1-204 and 42-12-301, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for the application for a

horseless carriage registration.

1.0

Requirements

1.1

In accordance with 42-12-301(3), C.R.S., the department shall register horseless

carriage vehicles and issue horseless carriage license plates every five years for

a period not exceeding five years; all horseless carriage registrations and license

plates shall expire on the same date regardless of the date of issue. For

example, any horseless carriage application received and processed between

December 2019 through December 2024, regardless of the date within this

period, will be issued a 2024 year validation tab and be required to renew the

registration in November 2024. Collection of fees and specific ownership tax will

be based on the number of years remaining within that five year period at the

time of application for horseless carriage registration.

Horseless carriage set five year registration periods are as follows:

January 2015 – December 2019

January 2020 – December 2024

January 2025 – December 2030

1.2

An owner desiring a horseless carriage license plate for a qualified motor vehicle

must submit form DR 2905 Horseless Carriage Plates Application to the

department.

1.3

A vehicle registered with a horseless carriage license plate will be issued only

one plate, which must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. No other license

plate may be affixed to the vehicle while the horseless carriage license plate is

displayed

orseless carriage license plate for a qualified motor vehicle

must submit form DR 2905 Horseless Carriage Plates Application to the

department.

1.3

A vehicle registered with a horseless carriage license plate will be issued only

one plate, which must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. No other license

plate may be affixed to the vehicle while the horseless carriage license plate is

displayed.

1.4

A lost or stolen horseless carriage license plate shall be reported within seventy-

two (72) hours to the local law enforcement agency and to the department using

form DR 2283 Affidavit for Lost or Stolen License Plates/Permits.

1.5

In accordance with 42-12-301(6), C.R.S., upon the sale or transfer of a motor

vehicle registered with a horseless carriage license plate, the license plate will

remain with the vehicle and be transferred to the new owner. The new owner

shall title the vehicle to establish ownership.

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Appeals

2.1

If a person has been denied a horseless carriage registration, the person may

request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days after the date of notice of denial.

Written hearing requests shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue,

Hearings Division.

2.2

The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Division. The

presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative designated by the

Executive Director. The department’s representative need not be present at the

hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the

person requesting the hearing requests his or her presence in writing. If the

department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has

the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the

department.

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he department’s representative need not be present at the

hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the

person requesting the hearing requests his or her presence in writing. If the

department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has

the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the

department.

RULE 18.

SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP

Basis: The statutory bases for this regulation are sections 42-1-204, 42-6-104, 42-6-

106, 42-6-107, 42-6-109, 42-6-110, 42-6-113, 42-6-114, 42-6-115, and 42-6-119, C.R.S.

Purpose: The following rule is promulgated to establish the process for proving vehicle

ownership for the purpose of issuing a Colorado certificate of title.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Registration” means a vehicle registration card or other document that

demonstrates the vehicle has been registered in the applicant’s name.

1.2

“Foreign Jurisdiction” means any state, other than the State of Colorado, or any

country other than the United States, or sovereign nation.

1.3

“Purged Colorado Record” means a record that is no longer active or accessible

in motor vehicle system.

1.4

“Suspense Title” means the issuance of a Colorado registration to a vehicle titled

in a Foreign Jurisdiction when the vehicle cannot be titled in Colorado.

2.0

Satisfactory Evidence of Vehicle Ownership

2.1

The Department may accept the following documents as evidence of vehicle

ownership:

A certificate of title issued by the State of Colorado or a Foreign

Jurisdiction that has been properly transferred.

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in a Foreign Jurisdiction when the vehicle cannot be titled in Colorado.

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Satisfactory Evidence of Vehicle Ownership

2.1

The Department may accept the following documents as evidence of vehicle

ownership:

A certificate of title issued by the State of Colorado or a Foreign

Jurisdiction that has been properly transferred.

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A copy or electronic printout of a title from a Foreign Jurisdiction is

satisfactory for a Suspense Title transaction when the title is held

by a lien holder.

A Registration issued by a Foreign Jurisdiction that has issued a

title and the title is held by a lien holder.

A Registration for the vehicle listing the applicant’s name if issued by a

Foreign Jurisdiction that does not issue a title for that vehicle type;

A bill of sale for a vehicle not previously required to be titled or registered

in the State of Colorado;

A bill of sale from a Foreign Jurisdiction if that jurisdiction does not issue a

title for or register that vehicle type;

A bill of sale that notates “parts only” if applying for a Colorado

nonrepairable title;

A Registration issued by the U.S. Armed Services;

A copy of a court order describing the vehicle by year, make, and Vehicle

Identification Number (VIN), and directing the Department to issue a

Colorado certificate of title to the applicant, or a judgment for possession

obtained through a civil proceeding;

A completed DR 2409 Statement of Assembly of Homemade Trailer and

Assignment of Trailer I.D. Number if the trailer is a homemade vehicle as

defined in section 42-5-201(4), C.R.S.;

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife Registration for an off-highway vehicle.

Other evidence deemed by the Department to be satisfactory evidence of

vehicle ownership

for possession

obtained through a civil proceeding;

A completed DR 2409 Statement of Assembly of Homemade Trailer and

Assignment of Trailer I.D. Number if the trailer is a homemade vehicle as

defined in section 42-5-201(4), C.R.S.;

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife Registration for an off-highway vehicle.

Other evidence deemed by the Department to be satisfactory evidence of

vehicle ownership.

2.2

If an applicant does not have the Colorado certificate of title and the Colorado

record has been purged, any of the following documents listing the applicant’s

name, submitted together with a completed DR 2116 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

For a Purged Colorado Record, may be considered satisfactory evidence of proof

of vehicle ownership:

Colorado Registration;

Colorado Registration renewal card;

Photocopy of the Colorado certificate of title;

A copy of the Colorado motor vehicle record; or

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Other documentation deemed by the Department to be satisfactory

evidence of vehicle ownership.

2.3

Any document provided as evidence of vehicle ownership must include the

vehicle’s VIN, model year, make, and the applicant’s name listed as the owner,

buyer, or transferee.

2.4

The Department will not accept documents that do not contain all elements that

may be required to prove authenticity (e.g., certification, notary, acceptable

transfers, assignments, etc…).

2.5

An applicant who cannot provide satisfactory evidence of vehicle ownership

documents must satisfy all requirements as required in section 42-6-115, C.R.S.,

and Code of Colorado Regulation 1 CCR 204-10. Rule 19. Bonding for Colorado

Certificate of Title.

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Appeals

3.1

If an applicant’s documents have been denied as unsatisfactory evidence of

vehicle ownership, the applicant may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days

after a notice of denial is issued. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to

the Department of Revenue, Hearings Section

and Code of Colorado Regulation 1 CCR 204-10. Rule 19. Bonding for Colorado

Certificate of Title.

3.0

Appeals

3.1

If an applicant’s documents have been denied as unsatisfactory evidence of

vehicle ownership, the applicant may request a hearing, in writing, within 60 days

after a notice of denial is issued. Written hearing requests shall be submitted to

the Department of Revenue, Hearings Section.

3.2

The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearing Section. The

presiding hearing officer, designated by the Executive Director, shall conduct the

hearing pursuant to the State Administrative Procedures Act, section 24-4-105,

C.R.S. The Department’s representative need not be present at the hearing

unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the applicant

requests his or her presence in writing. If the Department’s representative is not

present at the hearing, the hearing officer has the discretion to consider any

written documents and affidavits submitted by the Department.

RULE 19.

BONDING FOR COLORADO CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-6-104, 42-6-107(1)(b), 42-6-115, 42-6-

116, and 42-6-117, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to clarify documents required and processes for

bonding for a Colorado certificate of title when satisfactory evidence of vehicle proof of

ownership cannot be provided by an applicant.

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Definitions

1.1

“Certified VIN Inspection” means a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection

conducted by a Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified

inspector completed on forms provided by the Department.

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itle when satisfactory evidence of vehicle proof of

ownership cannot be provided by an applicant.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Certified VIN Inspection” means a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection

conducted by a Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified

inspector completed on forms provided by the Department.

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1.2

“Secure Form” means a form produced through a secure printing process or

other secure process which deters counterfeiting and/or unauthorized

reproduction and allows alterations to be visible to the naked eye.

2.0

Bonding for Title

2.1

An applicant that is unable to provide satisfactory evidence of proof of ownership

of a vehicle pursuant to Code of Colorado Regulation 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 18,

Satisfactory Evidence Of Vehicle Ownership, shall be required to perform the

bonding for title requirements listed in 42-6-115, C.R.S., in order to obtain a

Colorado certificate of title.

2.2

A Colorado certificate of title will be issued upon successful completion of the

requirements listed in 42-6-115, C.R.S., and this rule. The applicant must:

Provide a Certified VIN Inspection. The Certified VIN Inspection must not

be over one year old at the time of bonding for title application.

Obtain and provide a title record search. The title record search may not

be older than one-year from the date of bonding for title application; and

Vehicles titled and registered in the State of Colorado must have a

Colorado title record search completed using form DR2489A Motor

Vehicle Requestor Release Affidavit Of Intended Use or via the

myDMV “Request Vehicle Record/Title History Search” transaction

option.

ii.

If no Colorado record is found, a national title and lien record

search must be completed.

Provide proof of an attempt to contact all owner(s) and lienholder(s)

identified on the title record search(es) through certified or registered mail.

The proof of attempted contact must include the following:

nded Use or via the

myDMV “Request Vehicle Record/Title History Search” transaction

option.

ii.

If no Colorado record is found, a national title and lien record

search must be completed.

Provide proof of an attempt to contact all owner(s) and lienholder(s)

identified on the title record search(es) through certified or registered mail.

The proof of attempted contact must include the following:

A copy of the letter sent to all owner(s) and lienholder(s). The letter

must contain:

The vehicle year, make, and VIN;

The applicant’s intent (e.g., retain the vehicle, sell the

vehicle); and

The applicant’s contact information.

The letter to the lienholder shall also include:

The date of the lien(s);

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The amount secured by the vehicle; and

Where the liens are of public record.

ii.

One of the following documents demonstrating mailing of the letter

with the U.S. Postal Service or other commercial mailing entity

(e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL):

Certified receipt; or

Domestic Return Receipt – U.S. Postal Form PS 3811; or

Undeliverable notification; or

Electronic proof of delivery.

Provide a lien release for all active liens indicated on the title record

search(es). Lien releases must be on the lienholder’s letterhead, unless

the lienholder is an individual, and must include the vehicle year, make,

VIN, titled owner’s name(s), agent’s signature, date of lien release, and

must be notarized or signed under penalty of perjury in the second degree

as defined in 18-8-503, C.R.S. The lien release must be a signed original

or signed duplicate of the mortgage or copy thereof, certified by the holder

of the mortgage or the holder’s agent to be a true copy of the signed

original mortgage.

ear, make,

VIN, titled owner’s name(s), agent’s signature, date of lien release, and

must be notarized or signed under penalty of perjury in the second degree

as defined in 18-8-503, C.R.S. The lien release must be a signed original

or signed duplicate of the mortgage or copy thereof, certified by the holder

of the mortgage or the holder’s agent to be a true copy of the signed

original mortgage.

If an attempt is made to secure a lien release and the lienholder is

not available or has failed to respond, the applicant must provide

one of the following documents demonstrating mailing the letter to

the lienholder’s last known address with the U.S. Postal Service or

other commercial mailing entity (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL):

Certified receipt; or

Domestic Return Receipt – U.S. Postal Form PS 3811; or

Undeliverable notification.

Provide the reasonable appraised value of the vehicle pursuant to 42-6-

115(3)(a), C.R.S. The appraisal must be for the current condition of the

vehicle at the time of bonding for title application. The appraisal must

describe the vehicle by the VIN, year, and make, and must be established

as listed by one of the following:

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An appraisal from a Colorado licensed motor vehicle dealer or used

motor vehicle dealer that is signed by the dealer, dated, and states

the dealership’s license number. If the appraisal is not on the

dealer’s letterhead, the appraisal must be notarized and signed

under penalty of perjury,; or

ii.

A current value obtained from Kelley Blue Book. When using the

current value from the Kelley Blue Book, the form DR 2444

Statement of Fact is also required stating that the applicant desires

to use the amount listed as the current retail market value. The

applicant must circle or mark that amount on the Kelley Blue Book

printout; or

iii.

A Current value from the National Automobile Dealers Association

(N.A.D.A.) Official Used Car Guide

ue Book. When using the

current value from the Kelley Blue Book, the form DR 2444

Statement of Fact is also required stating that the applicant desires

to use the amount listed as the current retail market value. The

applicant must circle or mark that amount on the Kelley Blue Book

printout; or

iii.

A Current value from the National Automobile Dealers Association

(N.A.D.A.) Official Used Car Guide. When using the current value

from NADA, the form DR 2444 Statement of Fact is also required

stating that the applicant desires to use the amount listed as the

current retail market value. The applicant must circle or mark that

amount on the NADA printout.

Provide proof of a surety bond for twice the appraised value shown on the

appraisal, unless exempted pursuant to 42-6-115(3)(b), C.R.S.

2.3

If the vehicle record search(es) completed in paragraph 2.2b above indicates the

vehicle is salvage, then the applicant must complete the rebuilt from salvage

requirements listed on form DR 2415 Rebuilt Title Established By Salvage Title

Checklist.

2.4

The applicant must disclose at the time of bonding for title the vehicle’s odometer

reading on the Secure Form DR 2173 Bill of Sale for Motor Vehicle provided by

the Department for vehicles with model years of less than twenty years beginning

with model year 2011 on January 1, 2021.

2.5

If the vehicle is a trailer weighing 2,000 pounds or less, and the applicant

provides a form DR 2697 Certification of Equipment Compliance for Homemade

and In Lieu of Bond Trailers, and the applicant completes the form DR 2908 In

Lieu Of Bond For Trailer 2000 Pounds or Less Checklist, as necessary, then the

applicant is deemed to have provided sufficient evidence of ownership

satisfactory to the director for purposes of this rule and is not required to

purchase a surety bond.

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and In Lieu of Bond Trailers, and the applicant completes the form DR 2908 In

Lieu Of Bond For Trailer 2000 Pounds or Less Checklist, as necessary, then the

applicant is deemed to have provided sufficient evidence of ownership

satisfactory to the director for purposes of this rule and is not required to

purchase a surety bond.

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Appeals

3.1

Applicants who have been denied issuance of a Colorado certificate of title upon

submitting a bonding for title application the applicant may request a hearing, in

writing, within 60 days after the date of notice of denial. Written hearing requests

shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue, via email at

dor_regulatoryhearings@state.co.us or by mail at PO Box 17807, Denver, CO

80217-0087. Applicants must include and provide with the request for hearing

their full name, mailing address, email address, the Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) of the vehicle in question, and a copy of the denial letter received from the

DMV.

3.2

The hearing shall be held virtually at the Department of Revenue, Hearings

Division. The presiding hearing officer shall be an authorized representative

designated by the Executive Director. The department’s representative need not

be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her

presence or the person requesting the hearing requests his or her presence in

writing. If the department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the

hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and

affidavits submitted by the department.

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he department’s representative need not

be present at the hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her

presence or the person requesting the hearing requests his or her presence in

writing. If the department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the

hearing officer has the discretion to consider any written documents and

affidavits submitted by the department.

RULE 20.

LICENSE PLATE RETIREMENT

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are sections 42-1-204, 42-3-207, 42-3-212(7),

42-3-214(7), 42-3-221(6), 42-3-222(6), 42-3-223(6), 42-3-224(2)(a), 42-3-225(2)(b), 42-

3-226(2)(a), 42-3-227(6), 42-3-228(6), 42-3-229(2)(a), 42-3-230(6), 42-3-231(6)(a), 42-

3-232(6)(a), 42-3-233(6), 42-3-234(6)(a), 42-3-237(6), 42-3-238(2)(a), 42-3-239(2)(a),

42-3-240(2)(a), 42-3-241(2)(a), 42-3-242(2)(a), 42-3-243(2)(a), 42-3-244(2)(a), 42-3-

245(2)(a), 42-3-246(2)(a), 42-3-247(2)(a), 42-3-248(2)(a), 42-3-249(2)(a), 42-3-

250(2)(a), 42-3-251(2)(a), and 42-3-252(3)(a), C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for the Retirement of Specialty

License Plates.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Alumni License Plate” means a Specialty License Plate issued to recognize an

alumni association of a private or public college or university that is located within

Colorado pursuant to 42-3-214, C.R.S.

1.2

“Certificate” for the purpose of this rule means a Department approved-letter,

voucher, or other document issued by a Sponsoring Organization to a person as

evidence that the person is qualified to receive a Specialty License Plate. A

Certificate may be issued in electronic or digital format instead of paper, if

approved by the Department.

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e” for the purpose of this rule means a Department approved-letter,

voucher, or other document issued by a Sponsoring Organization to a person as

evidence that the person is qualified to receive a Specialty License Plate. A

Certificate may be issued in electronic or digital format instead of paper, if

approved by the Department.

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1.3

“Distinctive Group Special License Plate” means a Specialty License Plate

created though statute that is neither an Alumni License Plate; a Group Special

License Plate; nor a “Distinctive Special License Plate” as defined in 42-1-

102(24.5), C.R.S.

1.4

“Group Special License Plate” means a Specialty License Plate that is either a

“Group Special License Plate Created through Rule” or “Group Special License

Plate Created through Statute” as those terms are defined in Code of Colorado

Regulations 1-CCR-204-10, Rule 16. Group Special License Plates.

1.5

“Nonprofit” means an entity that is a 501(c)(3) corporation under the Internal

Revenue Code or an entity holding charitable nonprofit status with the Colorado

Secretary of State.

1.6

“Pre-Certification Qualifier” means a condition(s) that must be met in order to

qualify for issuance of a Specialty License Plate.

1.7

“Registered” for the purpose of this rule means a vehicle with an unexpired

registration as provided in sections 42-3-102 and 42-3-114, C.R.S., that is

currently issued a Specialty License Plate, unless the context requires otherwise.

1.8

“Retire” or “Retirement” means the discontinuation of the production, issuance,

and registration of the Specialty License Plate, except for Distinctive Special

License Plates.

1.9

“Specialty License Plate” for the purpose of this rule means an Alumni License

Plate, a Distinctive Special License Plate, a Distinctive Group Special License

Plate, or a Group Special License Plate

quires otherwise.

1.8

“Retire” or “Retirement” means the discontinuation of the production, issuance,

and registration of the Specialty License Plate, except for Distinctive Special

License Plates.

1.9

“Specialty License Plate” for the purpose of this rule means an Alumni License

Plate, a Distinctive Special License Plate, a Distinctive Group Special License

Plate, or a Group Special License Plate.

1.10 “Sponsoring Organization” means an alumni association that has an Alumni

License Plate or a Nonprofit that has a Group Special License Plate or a

Distinctive Group Special License Plate.

2.0

Requirements

2.1

A Specialty License Plate is subject to Retirement when:

The Specialty License Plate’s respective authorizing statute requires that a

minimum number of plates shall be issued by a specified date and the

Sponsoring Organization has not met that requirement, except for a

Distinctive Special License Plate; or

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The Specialty License Plate’s respective authorizing statute identifies a

minimum number of plates to be issued by a specified date, but does not

require that the minimum be met, and the Sponsoring Organization has

not met that requirement, the Department may Retire the Specialty

License Plate as determined by the Department, except for a Distinctive

Special License Plate; or

The Specialty License Plate is subject to Retirement under any other

applicable rule or statute.

3.0

Retirement Process

3.1

Upon the occurrence of any event that would initiate Retirement of a Specialty

License Plate, the Department will provide notice and a right to request a hearing

pursuant to sections 24-4-104 and 24-4-105, C.R.S., to the Sponsoring

Organization.

3.2

The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Section. The

presiding hearing officer will be an authorized representative designated by the

Executive Director

event that would initiate Retirement of a Specialty

License Plate, the Department will provide notice and a right to request a hearing

pursuant to sections 24-4-104 and 24-4-105, C.R.S., to the Sponsoring

Organization.

3.2

The hearing shall be held at the Department of Revenue, Hearings Section. The

presiding hearing officer will be an authorized representative designated by the

Executive Director. The Department’s representative need not be present at the

hearing unless the presiding hearing officer requires his or her presence or the

Sponsoring Organization requests his or her presence in writing. If the

Department’s representative is not present at the hearing, the hearing officer has

the discretion to consider any written documents and affidavits submitted by the

Department.

3.3

If the proceedings result in Retirement of the Specialty License Plate, the

Department will issue a final agency order retiring the license plate. The final

agency order will act as official notice that the Sponsoring Organization is no

longer associated with the plate and, upon receipt of the order, the Sponsoring

Organization must:

Within 72 hours, cease issuing Certificates, if applicable;

Within 72 hours, remove any reference to the Sponsoring Organization’s

Pre-Certification Qualifier, if applicable, for the Specialty License Plate

from the Sponsoring Organization’s website, newsprint, or other publicly

accessible media; and

Immediately cease any representation in any form, whether active or

passive, that suggests that meeting a Pre-Certification Qualifier could

qualify a person for the issuance of a Specialty License Plate.

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the Specialty License Plate

from the Sponsoring Organization’s website, newsprint, or other publicly

accessible media; and

Immediately cease any representation in any form, whether active or

passive, that suggests that meeting a Pre-Certification Qualifier could

qualify a person for the issuance of a Specialty License Plate.

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3.4

The Department will inform all Registered owners of the Retirement. A person

whose vehicle is Registered with a Retired Specialty License Plate may continue

registration with the license plate so long as the license plate is not damaged,

lost, stolen, voluntarily surrendered to the Department, or the owner allows the

vehicle’s registration to which the Specialty License Plate is issued to expired.

The Department will not replace a Retired license plate if the license plate is

destroyed, lost, stolen, voluntarily surrendered to the Department or any other

circumstance.

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[Repealed eff. 06/14/2016]

RULE 22.

MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN - REQUIREMENTS

AND USE

Basis: The statutory bases for this rule are 42-6-104 and 42-6-113, C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to define the requirements for a Manufacturer’s

Certificate of Origin and its use to obtain a Colorado certificate of title.

1.0

Definitions

1.1

“Bill of Sale” or “BOS” means a document furnished by a vehicle seller to the

vehicle buyer specifying the items and containing the information required by 42-

6-113, C.R.S. For the purposes of a Licensed Colorado Dealer, the bill of sale

shall be on the Departments secure form DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale or

DR 2407 Dealer’s Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle.

1.2

“Dealer” or “Licensed Colorado Dealer” means the same as defined in 42-6-

102(2), C.R.S.

1.3

“Manufacturer” means the same as defined in 42-6-102(8), C.R.S.

1.4

“Manufacturer Representative” means the same as defined in 12-6-102(11.5) and

12+6-102(14), C.R.S

of sale

shall be on the Departments secure form DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale or

DR 2407 Dealer’s Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle.

1.2

“Dealer” or “Licensed Colorado Dealer” means the same as defined in 42-6-

102(2), C.R.S.

1.3

“Manufacturer” means the same as defined in 42-6-102(8), C.R.S.

1.4

“Manufacturer Representative” means the same as defined in 12-6-102(11.5) and

12+6-102(14), C.R.S.

1.5

“Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin” or “MCO” means a secure document issued

by a Manufacturer which establishes ownership of the New Vehicle or OHV prior

to the New Vehicle or OHV being titled. MCO may be referred to by certain

manufacturers as “Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin” or “MSO”, when referred

to as MSO it shall have the same meaning as MCO.

1.6

“New Vehicle” means the same as defined in 42-6-102(11), C.R.S.

1.7

“Off-Highway Vehicle” or “OHV” means the same as defined in 42-6-102(11.5),

C.R.S.

1.8

“Used Vehicle” means the same as defined in 42-6-102(22), C.R.S.

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Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin Standards and Requirements

2.1

A Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) shall adhere to the specification for

printing standards published by the American Association of Motor Vehicle

Administrators (AAMVA). The MCO shall contain the security features and

standard requirements below:

Security Features

Paper

Sensitized Security Paper – paper that is reactive to

chemicals commonly used to alter documents.

Non-Optical Brightener Paper – paper without added optical

brighteners which will not fluoresce under ultraviolent light.

ii.

Engraved Border – a border produced from engraved artwork,

which shall appear on the front of the MCO.

iii.

Copy Deterrent

Prismatic – rainbow printing which is used as a deterrent to

color copying, and/or

Copy Void Pantograph – the word “void” appears when the

document is copied.

htener Paper – paper without added optical

brighteners which will not fluoresce under ultraviolent light.

ii.

Engraved Border – a border produced from engraved artwork,

which shall appear on the front of the MCO.

iii.

Copy Deterrent

Prismatic – rainbow printing which is used as a deterrent to

color copying, and/or

Copy Void Pantograph – the word “void” appears when the

document is copied.

iv.

Complex Colors – colors, which are developed by a mixture of two

or more colors (red, yellow or blue) and black if required.

Erasable Fluorescent Background Inks – fluoresces under

ultraviolent light and reacts to any attempt to erase in such a

manner as to be immediately detectable.

vi.

Background Security Design – a repetitious design consisting of a

pattern, which hinders counterfeiting efforts.

vii.

Microline – a line of small alpha characters in capital letters which

requires a magnifying glass to read.

viii.

Consecutively Numbered – documents that contain a control/serial

number which is consecutively numbered for control purposes.

ix.

Security Image or Marking

Security Thread – with or without watermark.

Intaglio Print – with or without latent image.

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Document Size – shall be seven inches by eight inches.

Paper Stock – sixty 60 pound offset or equivalent durability.

Construction – unless otherwise specified by the Department, the forms

should be constructed and fan folded for use on high-speed pin-fed

computer printer and/or continuous typewriters.

Layout – test matter space of 1/10 inches horizontal and 1/16 inches deep

characters

2.2

The MCO is required to convey ownership of a New Vehicle or OHV and must

contain the information below utilizing the appropriate American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) standards that provide the criteria for character set

and print quality for optical character recognition

d/or continuous typewriters.

Layout – test matter space of 1/10 inches horizontal and 1/16 inches deep

characters

2.2

The MCO is required to convey ownership of a New Vehicle or OHV and must

contain the information below utilizing the appropriate American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) standards that provide the criteria for character set

and print quality for optical character recognition. Information printed, if required,

shall use the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) codes and abbreviations

published in the NCIC Codes Manual.

Date the MCO was issued;

Invoice number indicating ownership transferred from the manufacturer;

The New Vehicle’s or OHV’s;

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN);

ii.

Year of manufacture;

iii.

Make;

iv.

Body type;

Shipping weight;

vi.

Horsepower;

vii.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR);

viii.

Number of cylinders;

ix.

Series;

Model; and

xi.

Major and minor colors.

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2.3

The MCO must contain the clauses below:

A clause that certifies that the New Vehicle or OHV as described on the

MCO is the property of the Manufacturer identified and the date it has

been transferred to the distributor or Dealer as identified on the face of the

MCO.

A clause that certifies that the MCO represents that this was the first

transfer to the distributor or Dealer of the New Vehicle or OHV described

on the MCO in ordinary trade and commerce. A Manufacturer’s

Representative for the Manufacturer must sign acknowledging this clause.

2.4

The Dealer shall provide secure printing and storage facilities for MCO and BOS

in the Dealer’s possession.

3.0

New Vehicle Title Requirements

3.1

The MCO shall be duly transferred from the last Dealer who had possession of

the New Vehicle or OHV to the purchaser or transferee. All transfer assignments

on the MCO shall include disclosure of the odometer reading, if required, at the

time of sale or transfer of the New Vehicle or OHV

nting and storage facilities for MCO and BOS

in the Dealer’s possession.

3.0

New Vehicle Title Requirements

3.1

The MCO shall be duly transferred from the last Dealer who had possession of

the New Vehicle or OHV to the purchaser or transferee. All transfer assignments

on the MCO shall include disclosure of the odometer reading, if required, at the

time of sale or transfer of the New Vehicle or OHV. A Dealer who has had the

New Vehicle or OHV in their possession subsequent to the Manufacturer must

complete the assignment on the back of the MSO.

3.2

Upon the sale or transfer of a New Vehicle or OHV by the last Dealer who had

possession of the New Vehicle or OHV, the last Dealer shall make, execute, and

deliver to the purchaser or transferee a sufficient Bill of Sale (BOS) and MCO

specific to the New Vehicle or OHV that was sold or transferred. For the

purposes of this Rule 22, “sufficient” means a fully completed BOS.

3.3

The Dealer shall, within the time limits required in 42-6-112, C.R.S., facilitate the

delivery of the MCO together with the BOS and other documents required by

Article 6 of Title 42 to the County Clerk and Recorder of the county where the

purchaser or transferee is a resident, pursuant to 42-6-134 and 42-6-139, C.R.S.

3.4

If a Dealer that sells or transfers a New Vehicle or OHV fails to provide a MCO

for the New Vehicle or OHV, the purchaser or transferee must bond for the title

pursuant to 42-6-115, C.R.S., and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10

Rule 19. Bonding for Colorado Certificate of Title, before a title can be issued.

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3.4

If a Dealer that sells or transfers a New Vehicle or OHV fails to provide a MCO

for the New Vehicle or OHV, the purchaser or transferee must bond for the title

pursuant to 42-6-115, C.R.S., and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10

Rule 19. Bonding for Colorado Certificate of Title, before a title can be issued.

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Imported New Vehicle or OHV

4.1

An application for a Colorado certificate of title for a New Vehicle or OHV

imported into the United States (U.S.) through legal means with a foreign MCO

must include the following documents in order to establish ownership and prove

compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of

Transportation (DOT), and Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and

Border Protection (CBP) import vehicle requirements. The foreign MCO and

other documents must be translated into English.

U.S. DOT certification that the New Vehicle or OHV meets all safety

standards required in the United States.

Application for Final Admission of Non-Conforming Imported Vehicle or

Engine issued by the EPA with the resulting EPA issued Certificate of

Conformity.

Entry Summary issued by the CBP and the Release of Bond Letter.

BOS or invoice from the New Vehicle or OHV importer to the Dealer.

Completed Department BOS with the applicants’ disclosure of the New

Vehicle or OHV mileage. Pursuant to Federal Odometer Law 49 CFR

580.5 the odometer indicator will be “Actual”. If the New Vehicle or OHV is

inoperable or the odometer reading is unknown the odometer indicator will

be “Not Actual”.

Completed Department form DR 2698 Verification of the Vehicle

Identification Number.

he Dealer.

Completed Department BOS with the applicants’ disclosure of the New

Vehicle or OHV mileage. Pursuant to Federal Odometer Law 49 CFR

580.5 the odometer indicator will be “Actual”. If the New Vehicle or OHV is

inoperable or the odometer reading is unknown the odometer indicator will

be “Not Actual”.

Completed Department form DR 2698 Verification of the Vehicle

Identification Number.

4.2

An application for a Colorado certificate of title for a New Vehicle or OHV

imported into the U.S. through legal means that does not have a foreign MCO or

foreign country title must include the documents identified above in paragraph

4.1 and the applicant must bond for a Colorado certificate of title pursuant to 42-

6-115, C.R.S., and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 204-10 Rule 19.

Bonding for Colorado Certificate of Title.

RULE 23.

SPECIAL MOBILE MACHINERY RENTALS

Basis: The statutory bases for this regulation are sections 42-1-204 and 42-3-107(16),

C.R.S.

Purpose: The purpose of this regulation is to provide guidelines, clarify documents

required, and provide processes to SMM Owners for the collection of Specific

Ownership Tax for Special Mobile Machinery that is rented or leased.

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1.0

Definitions

1.1

“2% Rental Specific Ownership Tax” (SOT) means the owner-elected, alternate

method for payment of Special Mobile Machinery SOT.

1.2

“Adjustment” means the correction or modification of an account balance, which

can include a negative or positive amount, to reflect the current status of an

account.

1.3

“Authorized System” means the Department’s approved web-based portal and its

infrastructure allowing SMM Owners to perform 2% Rental reporting and

additional functions for the SMM 2% Rental Registration Exempt Program.

1.4

“Commercial Fleet License Plate” means the Colorado red and white graphic

license plate that contains the stacked letters “FLT”. Commercial Fleet license

plates do not display validation year and month tabs

Department’s approved web-based portal and its

infrastructure allowing SMM Owners to perform 2% Rental reporting and

additional functions for the SMM 2% Rental Registration Exempt Program.

1.4

“Commercial Fleet License Plate” means the Colorado red and white graphic

license plate that contains the stacked letters “FLT”. Commercial Fleet license

plates do not display validation year and month tabs.

1.5

“Department” means the Department of Revenue of this state acting directly or

through its duly authorized officers and agents.

1.6

“DR 0160” means the document issued by the Department of Revenue Division

of Taxation approving the collection of sales tax on rentals or leases for the SMM

Owner.

1.7

“DR 0440” means the form used to apply to the Department of Revenue Division

of Taxation for approval to collect sales tax on rentals or leases.

1.8

“DR 2091” means the required authorization request provided to the County

Motor Vehicle office for the SMM Owner to participate in the SMM 2% Rental

program.

1.9

“DR 2101” means the required authorization request provided to the Department

for an SMM 2% Rental company to authorize electronic filing access.

1.10 “DR 2428” means the form requesting participation, and upon execution,

authorization to participate in the SMM 2% Rental Fleet program. Upon approval,

the DR 2428 shall have the SMM Owner’s assigned fleet number placed upon it.

1.11

“DR 2671” means the required SMM Rental Equipment Monthly Tab Report. The

DR 2671 serves as the SMM Owner’s remittance form for SMM participating in

the SMM 2% Rental program, the SMM 2% Rental Fleet program, and the SMM

2% Rental Registration Exempt program.

1.12 “DR 2689” means the application completed by the SMM Owner to provide

information required to title, register, or perform a suspended title transaction by

the County Motor Vehicle office.

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS

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m for SMM participating in

the SMM 2% Rental program, the SMM 2% Rental Fleet program, and the SMM

2% Rental Registration Exempt program.

1.12 “DR 2689” means the application completed by the SMM Owner to provide

information required to title, register, or perform a suspended title transaction by

the County Motor Vehicle office.

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS

1 CCR 204-10

Division of Motor Vehicles

1.13 “DR 2192” means the required authorization request to participate in the SMM

2% Rental Registration Exempt program provided to the Department.

1.14 “DR 2851” means the required SMM Annual Statement for SMM Owners

participating in the SMM 2% Rental Registration Exempt program. The DR 2851

serves as the SMM Owner’s inventory of equipment, and calculates annual fees

due upon initial application or annual renewal for the SMM 2% Rental

Registration Exempt Program.

1.15 “Lease” for the purpose of this regulation means the granting of use to operate

SMM under an agreement with the SMM Owner.

1.16 “Mounted Equipment” means any item weighing more than five hundred pounds

that is permanently mounted on a vehicle including mounting by means such as

welding or bolting the equipment to a vehicle.

1.17 “New Special Mobile Machinery” (SMM) means SMM that has not been

previously titled or Registered to the current SMM Owner in the State of

Colorado.

1.18 “Operate” means to pull, haul, or drive SMM over the highways or the use of

SMM for its intended purpose (e.g. digging ditches, road repairs, etc.).

1.19 “Owner” for the purpose of this regulation means an equipment dealer regularly

engaged in the sale or rental of Special Mobile Machinery and who rents or

leases such equipment to another person or business in which the Owner has

not held an interest for at least thirty (30) days.

1.20 “Registration Period Certificate” means the DR 2428 form completed and

executed by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles,

Vehicle Services Program

ment dealer regularly

engaged in the sale or rental of Special Mobile Machinery and who rents or

leases such equipment to another person or business in which the Owner has

not held an interest for at least thirty (30) days.

1.20 “Registration Period Certificate” means the DR 2428 form completed and

executed by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles,

Vehicle Services Program.

1.21 “Rental” for the purpose of this regulation means the granting of use to operate

SMM under an agreement wit

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