Form DR 2394 at a glance
What it is: Form DR 2394 is the Bond Statement Guide & In Lieu of Bond Affidavit of the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles.
Who signs: By signing you certify, under penalty of perjury in the second degree, that all documents submitted in this title application are true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you understand that, if any person suffers any loss or damage by reason of the filing of this certificate of title as provided in C.R.S. Title 42, Section 6, they shall have the right of action against you as the Applicant.
A filled-in Form DR 2394 example: a car over 25 years old without a title
How to fill out Form DR 2394, box by box
Statement Guide is for
Statement Guide is for: Title or Salvage Title Established by Surety Bond (refer to DR 2922); In Lieu of Bond for Motor Vehicle 25 Years Old or Older (refer to DR 2462); In Lieu of Bond for Manufactured Home 25 Years Old or Older (refer to DR 2463); In Lieu of Bond for Trailers 2000 lbs or Less (refer to DR 2908).
Vehicle Description
Under Vehicle Description, enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Year, Make, Body, Model, Color and C W T.
Enter the Fuel Type. The * after Fuel Type applies: if electric, mark Yes or No for plug-in electric.
Off-Highway Vehicle and Snowmobile
Mark Yes or No for Off-Highway Vehicle and for Snowmobile.
Dealer Number, Date Purchased, Commercial Use and Bus Capacity
Enter the Dealer Number and the Date Purchased.
Mark Yes or No for Commercial Use, and enter M S R P and Size (Width x Length).
Bus Capacity: mark Adult or Juvenile.
Applicant's Name and address
Enter the Applicant's Name, Street Address, City, State and ZIP Code.
Reason Title Not Available
Enter the Reason Title Not Available. If more space is needed, please provide on a separate sheet.
Vehicle purchased from
Enter who the vehicle was purchased from.
Enter the Date Purchased and the Price, and mark Yes or No for Bill of Sale Attached.
Efforts to have the seller establish title
State your efforts to have the seller establish title.
Attempts to contact the owner of record
State your attempts to contact owner of record to insure they have no interest in the vehicle.
Present condition of the vehicle and liens
Mark the present condition of the vehicle: Roadworthy or Not Roadworthy.
Mark Yes or No under Are there any LIENS against this vehicle? Enter the Name of Lienholder.
Signature and date
Enter the Signature and the Date (MM/DD/YY).
Common questions about Form DR 2394
Where do I file it?
Apply for Title at the county motor vehicle office in the county in which you live.[2]
Sources
[1] Form DR 2394 (03/26/25), Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
[2] dmv.colorado.gov, where_to_file. Accessed October 21, 2026.