Electronic Vehicle Records

Vehicle buyers get electronic title options

Colorado allows paper or electronic titles for motor vehicles and off-highway vehicles. Any party can request either format, including when someone is outside Colorado or the buyer pays entirely in cash. Exceptions under sections 42-6-113 and 42-6-115 remain. Buyers still gain no ownership rights until they receive a properly transferred title. The statute also provides voluntary ownership-transfer reporting beginning January 1, 2019. Reports must reach the department or an authorized agent through an approved method within five business days after transfer. Approved methods may include electronic filing. Reports must include a signed statement, under penalty of perjury, confirming that the legal transfer requirements were met. The act takes effect at 12:01 a.m., 90 days after the 2026 regular session ends. That date is August 12, 2026, if the session ends May 13. A referendum delays the act until voters approve it at the November 2026 election and the governor officially declares the result.