Free Colorado Boat Bill of Sale Form (CPW Compliant PDF)

Q: Do boats have titles in Colorado?

No. Colorado is a non-titling state for watercraft. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) issues Certificates of Number (registration cards) rather than titles. Therefore, an executed and signed Bill of Sale is the primary legal document required to establish proof of ownership and transfer registration.

Q: Does a Colorado boat bill of sale need to be notarized?

While Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) does not strictly mandate notarization on every routine transfer if the previous registration card is signed by the owner of record, having the Bill of Sale notarized in Section G is strongly recommended to prevent ownership disputes, prove execution date, and ensure seamless acceptance by CPW regional offices and out-of-state agencies.

Q: What is the Colorado Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Stamp?

Under C.R.S. § 33-10.5-104, all motorized watercraft and sailboats operated on Colorado public waters must purchase and display an annual Colorado Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Stamp before launching. Resident boaters purchase this stamp during annual CPW registration.

Q: Why do Colorado boat numbers start with 'CL'?

Under the federal US Coast Guard vessel numbering system, the two-letter abbreviation 'CO' was already allocated to Colombia for international maritime tracking before US standard harmonization. Consequently, Colorado was officially assigned the statutory prefix 'CL' for all state-registered watercraft.

Q: Where do you register a boat trailer in Colorado?

Unlike the boat (which is registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife), a boat trailer is classified as a motor vehicle trailer and must be titled and registered separately at your local County Motor Vehicle Office (County Clerk & Recorder) under the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR).

FORM SBF-CO-BOAT Statutory Year: 2026

C.R.S. § 33-13-101 et seq. • CPW Standards

STATE OF COLORADO STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Vessel, Watercraft, Outboard Motor & Trailer Transfer Statement

Compliant with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the vessel, outboard motor, and trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Colorado County *:

Section B: Complete Vessel (Hull) Description

Model Year *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / No. *

Length (Ft & In) *

Hull Material

Vessel Type *

CO Reg # (CL Prefix) *

Hull Identification Number (HIN - Exactly 12 Characters) *

Section C: Outboard Motor & Boat Trailer Specifications

Motor Make / Model

Year

Horsepower (HP)

Motor Serial Number

Trailer Make / Model

Year

Trailer VIN / Serial # (17 Digits)

Trailer Included in Sale

Section D: Identification of Parties (Seller & Buyer)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical Address Only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

CO Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) For CPW Registration

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

Section E: Financial Consideration & Itemized Price Breakdown

Vessel: $

Motor: $

Trailer: $

TOTAL: $

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Trade/Gift

Section F: Marine "AS-IS" Warranty Disclaimer & Ownership Affidavit

STATUTORY "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" MARINE DISCLAIMER (C.R.S. § 4-2-316): This vessel, outboard motor, and trailer are sold strictly in their present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, whether known or unknown. The Seller disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, seaworthiness, hull structural integrity, bilge systems, transom condition, motor compression, or trailer roadworthiness. Buyer acknowledges having had full opportunity to inspect, water-test, and marine-survey the vessel. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 18-8-503) that Seller is lawful owner with clear legal title free of all liens.

Section G: Authorized Signatures & State of Colorado Notary Jurat

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must Match CPW Record

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For CPW Registration

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory government photo identification to be the person(s) who executed the within instrument.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here Recommended for CPW Transfers

FORM SBF-CO-BOAT (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com C.R.S. § 33-13-101 et seq. • Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Compliant PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Colorado CPW 3-Step Watercraft Registration Transfer Guide

Follow Colorado Parks and Wildlife statutory procedures to transfer boat registration in a non-titling state, obtain the mandatory ANS stamp, and register the boat trailer with the county clerk.

Execute Bill of Sale

The seller and buyer execute this statutory Form SBF-CO-BOAT Bill of Sale. The seller provides the previous Colorado Certificate of Number (registration card) endorsed on the back.

Submit to CPW (Within 30 Days)

Under C.R.S. § 33-13-104, the buyer has 30 calendar days to submit this Bill of Sale, previous registration, and CPW application online at CPWshop.com or at any CPW regional office.

ANS Stamp & Trailer Titling

Acquire the mandatory annual Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Stamp before launching (C.R.S. § 33-10.5-104). The boat trailer must be titled separately at your local County Clerk's office.

Statutory Summary

Colorado Watercraft Legal Requirements Summary

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Certificate of Title (Boat)	C.R.S. § 33-13-103	Non-Titling	Colorado does NOT issue titles for boats. CPW issues registration cards only.
Form SBF-CO-BOAT Bill of Sale	CPW Regulations	Mandatory	Primary legal ownership contract required to transfer registration into buyer's name.
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Stamp	C.R.S. § 33-10.5-104	Mandatory	Required on all motorized watercraft and sailboats before operating on Colorado public waters.
Boat Trailer Titling & Registration	C.R.S. § 42-6-109	County Clerk	Handled separately at County Motor Vehicle Office (CDOR); trailers require titles.
Registration Transfer Deadline	C.R.S. § 33-13-104	30 Days	Buyer must complete CPW registration transfer within 30 calendar days of private sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado Boat Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do boats have titles in Colorado?

Does a Colorado boat bill of sale need to be notarized?

What is the Colorado Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Stamp?

Why do Colorado boat numbers start with 'CL'?

Where do you register a boat trailer in Colorado?