Signing Requirements – Both the buyer and seller must provide their signatures.
Registering a Boat
All motorized and sail-powered boats must be registered within 30 days of purchase with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Once formally registered, the owner must renew the vessel’s registration each year upon expiration.
All registrations are valid from January 1 to December 31, regardless of when the registration was originally filed. Renewing a registration can be done online through the CPW IPAWS site.
Where to Register
New owners must register their boat/vessel in person at a local Colorado Parks and Wildlife location or gather all documents and mail them to:
Colorado Parks and Wildlife-Registration Unit
13787 S Highway 85
Littleton, CO 80125
Required Documents
- Bill of Sale or other acceptable ownership documents;[1]
- Completed Colorado Boat Registration Form (REGIS 01/2020);
- ANS Stamp (obtained through the registration process);
- Registration fees[2] ($35.25-$75.25, depending on the vessel’s length); and
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or form of photo ID.