New to Adams County? Your out-of-state car has its own checklist

Most new Colorado residents have 90 days to register an out-of-state vehicle through Adams County. Students and nonresident active-duty military members may follow different rules. Check the state exceptions before using that deadline.

For an ordinary passenger vehicle, start with secure ID, Colorado insurance, a VIN check, proof of ownership, and the required title and residency forms. Bring a passing emissions record when the vehicle and address need one. During a VIN check, an authorized person matches the number on the vehicle to the paperwork.

Extra papers may be needed for a vehicle with a loan, a state that does not issue titles, a name or ownership mismatch, or a truck, trailer, or motor home. The county may ask for lien, weight, odometer, residency, or other ownership records.

Start with the county checklist and the DMV out-of-state-title page. If the vehicle record is unusual, ask Adams County Motor Vehicle what else to bring before visiting.