C.R.S. Section 42-6-135
Lost certificates of title

(1)

If data is lost transmitting an application for a certificate of title and accompanying documentation, which may be transmitted by the authorized agent to the director and upon an appropriate application of the owner or other person entitled to such certificate of title, such certificate of title may be reissued or recorded bearing such notations respecting existing unreleased mortgages or liens on the vehicle as indicated by the director’s or authorized agent’s records. Such certificate of title shall be issued without charge.

(2)

If the title owner, lienholder, or mortgagee of a certificate of title loses, misplaces, or accidentally destroys a certificate of title to a motor or off-highway vehicle that the person holds as described in the certificate of title, upon application, the director or the authorized agent may issue a duplicate copy of the recorded certificate of title as in other cases.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Upon the issuance of a copy of the recorded certificate of title as provided for in this section, the director or the authorized agent shall note on the copy every mortgage shown to be unreleased and the lien that is in effect as disclosed by the records of the director or authorized agent and shall dispose of such certificate as in other cases.

(b)

Upon the payment or discharge of the debt secured by a mortgage on a motor vehicle that has been filed for record in the manner prescribed in section 42-6-121, the lienholder shall notify the authorized agent of the satisfaction and release of the mortgage, setting forth any facts concerning the right of the holder to release the mortgage as the director may require. The satisfaction and release shall be affirmed by a statement signed by the lienholder noted in the certificate of title and shall contain or be accompanied by a written declaration that it is made under the penalties of perjury in the second degree, as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S. Upon receiving a valid satisfaction and release, the director or authorized agent shall note the release of the lien and shall issue a certificate of title for the motor vehicle, omitting all reference to the mortgage.

Source: Section 42-6-135 — Lost certificates of title, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-42.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

42‑6‑101
Short title 42‑6‑102
Definitions 42‑6‑103
Application 42‑6‑104
Administration - rules 42‑6‑106
Certificates of registration - plates 42‑6‑107
Certificates of title - contents - rules 42‑6‑109
Sale or transfer of vehicle - program 42‑6‑110
Certificate of title - transfer - department records - rules - definition 42‑6‑110.5
Certificates of title - arrangements for transfer of title upon death - beneficiary designation forms - definitions 42‑6‑111
Sale to dealers - certificate need not issue 42‑6‑112
Initial registration of a vehicle - dealer responsibility to timely forward certificate of title to purchaser or holder of a chattel mortgage - penalty 42‑6‑113
New vehicles - bill of sale - certificate of title - rental businesses - rules 42‑6‑114
Transfers by bequest, descent, or law 42‑6‑115
Furnishing bond for certificates 42‑6‑116
Applications for filing of certificates of title - rules 42‑6‑117
Filing of certificate 42‑6‑118
Amended certificate 42‑6‑119
Certificates for vehicles registered in other states 42‑6‑120
Security interests upon vehicles 42‑6‑121
Filing of mortgage - rules 42‑6‑122
Disposition of mortgages by agent - rules 42‑6‑123
Disposition after mortgaging 42‑6‑124
Disposition of certificates of title 42‑6‑125
Release of mortgages - rules 42‑6‑126
New certificate upon release of mortgage 42‑6‑127
Duration of lien of mortgage - extensions - rules 42‑6‑128
Validity of mortgage between parties 42‑6‑129
Second or other junior mortgages 42‑6‑130
Priority of secured interests 42‑6‑131
Mechanic’s, warehouse, and other liens 42‑6‑133
Foreign mortgages and liens 42‑6‑134
Where application for certificates of title made 42‑6‑135
Lost certificates of title 42‑6‑136
Surrender and cancellation of certificate - penalty for violation 42‑6‑136.5
Salvage title 42‑6‑137
Fees 42‑6‑138
Disposition of fees 42‑6‑139
Registration and title application - where made 42‑6‑140
Registration upon becoming resident 42‑6‑141
Director’s records to be public 42‑6‑142
Penalties 42‑6‑143
Altering or using altered certificate 42‑6‑144
False oath 42‑6‑145
Use of vehicle identification numbers in applications - rules 42‑6‑146
Repossession of motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle - owner must notify law enforcement agency - definition - penalty 42‑6‑147
Central registry - rules 42‑6‑148
Off-highway vehicles - sales 42‑6‑201
Definitions 42‑6‑202
Prohibited acts - penalty 42‑6‑204
Private civil action 42‑6‑205
Consumer protection 42‑6‑206
Disclosure requirements upon transfer of ownership of a salvage vehicle - rules - definitions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 42-6-135’s source at colorado​.gov