This bond is required when you need to get a title for a vehicle in Colorado but don't have the proper paperwork to prove ownership. It protects the State of Colorado and any previous owners if someone later claims they're the rightful owner of the vehicle. The bond amount varies based on your vehicle's value. Think o…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required when you need to get a title for a vehicle in Colorado but don't have the proper paperwork to prove ownership. It protects the State of Colorado and any previous owners if someone later claims they're the rightful owner of the vehicle. The bond amount varies based on your vehicle's value. Think o…
Who usually needs it
Vehicle owners or applicants in Colorado who are in possession of a vehicle or manufactured home physically located in Colorado but cannot provide satisfactory proof of ownership, such as in cases of lost titles, vehicles that have never been titled, title transfer errors, or purchases of unclaimed/abandoned vehicles (excluding bonded agents). This bond is …
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Lost instrument bonds replace lost financial documents such as checks, stock certificates, bonds, or promissory notes. Typical Pricing:. • Smaller amounts: Often a flat fee or minimum premium. • Larger amounts: Commonly around 1–5% of the instrument's face value. • Credit check: May be required depending on the amount. Bond amounts are typically set at 100–200% of the instrument's face value. The issuing institution (bank, corporation, etc.) determines the bond requirements. Processing time…
Typical timeframe
General application — typically 1–3 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
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StateCOBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of ColoradoBond classLost Instrument BondCategoryMotor VehicleBondColorado Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title BondJurisdictionStatePlain descriptionThis bond is required when you need to get a title for a vehicle in Colorado but don't have the proper paperwork to prove ownership. It protects the State of Colorado and any previous owners if someone later claims they…Who needs this bondVehicle owners or applicants in Colorado who are in possession of a vehicle or manufactured home physically located in Colorado but cannot provide satisfactory proof of ownership, such as in cases of lost titles, vehicl…
