C.R.S. Section 42-6-136.5
Salvage title

(1)

Upon the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle for which a current Colorado certificate of title has been issued or filed and that has become a salvage vehicle, the purchaser or transferee shall apply for a salvage certificate of title. The owner of the vehicle may apply for a salvage certificate of title before the sale or transfer of the vehicle. To be issued a salvage title, an owner applying for a salvage certificate of title must provide the director with evidence of ownership that satisfies the director of the applicant’s right to have a salvage certificate of title filed in the applicant’s favor.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

An owner of a salvage motor vehicle that has been made roadworthy who applies for a certificate of title as provided in section 42-6-116 shall include the information regarding the vehicle as the director may require by rule. To be issued a salvage title, the owner must provide to the director evidence of ownership that satisfies the director that the applicant is entitled to file a certificate of title. The director shall place a designation in a conspicuous place in the record when a salvage vehicle has been made roadworthy. The director shall include the words “REBUILT FROM SALVAGE” and shall make the designation a permanent part of the certificate of title for the vehicle, so that the phrase appears on all subsequent certificates of title for the vehicle.

(b)

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(I)

An owner of a salvage motor vehicle that has been made roadworthy who applies for a certificate of title in accordance with section 42-6-116 shall include a certified VIN inspection in accordance with section 42-5-202 by a certified VIN inspector.

(II)

To pass the VIN inspection required by this paragraph (b), the applicant must stamp a motor vehicle with a salvage brand using the words “REBUILT FROM SALVAGE” with each letter being not less than one-fourth inch in height. The brand must be placed in the following locations:

(A)

In a motorcycle, on the frame in a visible location;

(B)

In a class A manufactured motor home, on the main entrance door jamb;

(C)

In a trailer, adjacent to the public vehicle identification number; and

(D)

In all other motor vehicles, on the body post to which the driver’s door latches, also known as the driver’s door B pillar.

(c)

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(I)

Except as provided in subsection (2)(c)(II) of this section, a person commits a class 2 misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501 if the person:

(A)

Intentionally removes or alters a salvage brand; or

(B)

Possesses a motor vehicle without retitling the vehicle with a salvage brand for forty-five days after learning that the motor vehicle’s salvage brand may have been removed or altered.

(II)

A person may remove or alter a salvage brand if necessary to legitimately repair a motor vehicle. To qualify for this exception, the person must provide evidence of the repair to the investigating law enforcement authority. The evidence must include pre-repair and post-repair photographs of the affected motor vehicle part and the salvage brand and a signed affidavit describing the repairs. Upon repair, or subsequent repair, the person or owner must restamp the vehicle.

Source: Section 42-6-136.5 — Salvage 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

§ 42-6-136.5’s source at colorado​.gov