Colorado Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles · Colorado state form
Power of Attorney for a Motor Vehicle Only (DR 2175)
DR 2175 lets an owner appoint an agent to handle selected matters for a specified motor vehicle, including title, registration, lien, and ownership transfer actions.
- What this form is
- Use this Colorado Department of Revenue form to appoint an agent for specified powers related to a motor vehicle. The grantor identifies the agent and vehicle, marks the powers granted, and provides a required termination date. The form includes grantor signature and identification fields and a notary section. The original is required for transfers of ownership; certified copies are acceptable for other powers.
- Who needs it
- A motor vehicle owner who wants to appoint an agent to handle one or more vehicle matters listed on the form may need this document.
- Why it needs a notary
- The form includes a notary section requiring the grantor to sign before a notary. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Colorado agency named on the form.
Questions
What does DR 2175 authorize an agent to do?
The grantor can mark powers such as applying for title or registration, transferring ownership and acknowledging an odometer reading, recording or releasing a lien, or requesting a motor vehicle record.
Is notarization required for DR 2175?
Yes. The form contains a notary section stating that the grantor executed it in the notary’s presence. The notarization can be completed online with a commissioned online notary.
Can I use a copy of DR 2175 to transfer ownership?
No. The form says the original Power of Attorney is required for transfers of ownership. Certified copies are acceptable for all other powers.