C.R.S. Section 38-38-503
Form of confirmation deed for sheriff’s sale

The confirmation deed executed by the sheriff in case of a sale by virtue of an execution and levy or judgment and decree shall state the judgment under which the property described was sold and the execution or decree date and may be in substantially the following form:
THIS DEED is made
, 20
, between
as sheriff of the
County of
, Colorado, and
, grantee, (the holder of the certificate of purchase)
(the holder of the certificate of redemption issued to the lienor last redeeming), whose legal address is
.
WHEREAS,
did, in the
court for
and County of
, Colorado, (recover a judgment against
for the sum of
dollars and costs of suit and upon which judgment an execution was issued)
(obtain a judgment and decree against
) dated
, 20
, directed to the sheriff of the
County of
, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of said (execution) (judgment and decree), the sheriff levied upon the property hereinafter described and, after public notice had been given of the time and place of sale as required by law, said property was offered for sale and sold according to said notice, and a certificate of purchase was made and recorded in the office of the county clerk and recorder; and
WHEREAS, all periods of redemption have expired.
NOW, THEREFORE, I,
, sheriff of the
County of
, Colorado, in consideration of the premises, confirm the sale and sell and convey to grantee the following described property, located in the
County of
, Colorado:

(describe property)

also known by street and number as
.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, with all appurtenances thereunto, forever.

Source: Section 38-38-503 — Form of confirmation deed for sheriff’s sale, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-38.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

38‑38‑100.3
Definitions 38‑38‑101
Holder of evidence of debt may elect to foreclose 38‑38‑102
Recording notice of election and demand - record of sale 38‑38‑102.5
Notice prior to residential foreclosure - hotline 38‑38‑103
Combined notice - publication - providing information 38‑38‑103.1
Single point of contact - servicer to designate - duties - exemption 38‑38‑103.2
Dual tracking prohibited - notice to officer - continuation of sale pending inquiry 38‑38‑104
Right to cure when default is nonpayment - right to cure for certain technical defaults 38‑38‑105
Court order authorizing sale mandatory - notice of hearing for residential properties - definition 38‑38‑106
Bid required - form of bid 38‑38‑107
Fees and costs - definitions 38‑38‑108
Date of sale 38‑38‑109
Continuance of sale - effect of bankruptcy - withdrawal of sale 38‑38‑110
Sales by officer - location - announcement - records - electronic devices - definitions 38‑38‑111
Treatment of an overbid - agreements to assist in recovery of overbid prohibited - penalty - definition 38‑38‑112
Use of electronic documents authorized 38‑38‑113
Rescission of public trustee sale 38‑38‑114
Unclaimed refunds - disposition under “Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act” 38‑38‑201
Foreclosure of installments without acceleration 38‑38‑301
Holder of certificate of purchase paying charges - redemption 38‑38‑302
Redemption by lienor - procedure 38‑38‑304
Effect of redemption 38‑38‑305
Lessee, easement holder, and installment land contract vendor considered as lienors - installment land contract vendee considered as an owner 38‑38‑306
Rights of other lienors to redeem - definition 38‑38‑401
Certificate of purchase - issuance 38‑38‑401.5
Certificate - priority of lien 38‑38‑402
Certificate of redemption - issuance 38‑38‑403
Certificates assignable 38‑38‑405
Certificate as prima facie evidence 38‑38‑501
Title vests upon expiration of redemption periods - confirmation deed 38‑38‑502
Form of confirmation deed for public trustee’s sale 38‑38‑503
Form of confirmation deed for sheriff’s sale 38‑38‑504
Deed evidence of compliance 38‑38‑505
Effect of foreclosures as to certain classes of persons 38‑38‑506
Omitted parties - definitions 38‑38‑601
Receiver appointed upon application 38‑38‑602
Appointment of receiver to prevent waste 38‑38‑701
Application - use of term “foreclosure” 38‑38‑702
Limitation of officer’s liability 38‑38‑703
No waiver of or agreement to shorten right to cure 38‑38‑704
Providing information to homeowner and public 38‑38‑705
Curative provisions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 38-38-503’s source at colorado​.gov