Form DR 2697 at a glance
What it is: Form DR 2697 is the State of Colorado Certification of Equipment Compliance for Homemade and In Lieu of Bond Trailers.
Who signs: The owner signs the certification.
What to bring and attach to Form DR 2697
Submit these documents with this completed form: a completed DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection; the completed Colorado Roadworthy Trailer Checklist by Certified VIN Inspector; and proof of ownership.
When none of the ownership documents are available, you must complete the In Lieu of Bonding for Trailers 2000 pounds or less procedure (see checklist DR 2908).
A filled-in Form DR 2697 example: a homemade trailer certified by its owner
How to fill out Form DR 2697, box by box
Proof of ownership
Proof of ownership is one of the following: registration from a state that does not title trailers (when transferring ownership, a current registration is required); a completed DR 2374 Statement of Trailer Ownership (for trailers brought into Colorado from a state that does not title or register trailers); or a completed DR 2409 Statement of Assembly of a Homemade Trailer.
For Kit Trailers, proof of ownership is an MSO properly assigned to the applicant and/or an invoice indicating the kit trailer was purchased by the applicant or a bill of sale for the kit trailer (notarized or signed under penalty of perjury). A cash register receipt will only be accepted, if it indicates that the kit trailer was purchased by the applicant.
The trailer
Completed by Applicant: the following trailer is eligible for highway use, and the equipment listed on this form is present and in proper working order on this trailer. Enter the Make, Year, Model, Estimated Weight and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The owner's certification and signature
The owner signs under penalty of perjury in the second degree, certifying that the statements are true and accurate to the best of the owner's knowledge, with Owner Printed Name, Printed Name and Signature.
Enter the Address, Date, City, State and Zip.
Colorado Roadworthy Trailer Checklist, verified by the Certified VIN Inspector
Colorado Roadworthy Trailer Checklist by Certified VIN Inspector. C.R.S. 42-6-102 (15): "Roadworthy" vehicle has sufficient power and is fit to operate on the roads and highways, is equipped with all its major parts and systems and all other equipment required by Colorado Law.
Colorado Roadworthy Trailer Checklist: C.R.S. 42-4-206 (1) Tail Lamps and Reflectors; C.R.S. 42-4-208 (1) Stop Lamps; C.R.S. 42-4-506(3) Safety Chains; and C.R.S. 42-3-202 Number of Plates To Be Attached.
Weight slip required as determined by the inspector for verification that the trailer is 2000 pounds or less: mark YES or NO.
The inspector certifies under penalty of perjury that the inspector personally examined the trailer listed and verified that this trailer is roadworthy, and enters the Printed First and Last Name of Certified VIN Inspector, Agency, Inspector's Signature and Date.
Enter Additional Comments/Explanations.
Sources
[1] Form DR 2697 (05/27/15), Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).