Firearm Bill of Sale Form - Colorado

How to Sell a Gun in Colorado?

When building your Bill of Sale, make sure you have entered the necessary information:

1. Identifying Information of the Seller. The information must include the name, physical address, and driving license number of the seller;
2. Identifying Information of the Buyer. Provide the same details about the buyer;
3. Firearm Description. Enter the make, model, caliber, and serial number of the firearm you transfer;
4. Firearm Defects. If the firearm you sell has any defects, you must inform the buyer about them and list them in this Bill of Sale;
5. Transfer Details. The minimal requirements include the sales price indicated in words and digits, and the date the document takes effect;
6. Additional Details. If you and the buyer are agreed upon any special terms, describe them in the document;
7. Signatures. Both the buyer and the seller must sign the Bill of Sale;
8. Witnesses. This part is optional, as well as notary public's certification. However, you may still want to include them in your document for extra protection.

The Colorado Firearm Bill of Sale is prepared in two copies. One goes to the buyer, the other stays with the seller. This document is very important for both parties since it can protect them from possible fraudulent claims regarding the deal.

Colorado gun laws require you to initiate a background check on the prospective buyer when selling the firearm within the state. Both the licensed dealers and the private sellers must follow this rule. If you transfer your gun in violation of the law, you may be held liable for the civil damages the buyer caused using this firearm.

All background checks for the unlicensed seller should be conducted by a licensed gun dealer, and the dealer may charge up to $10 for each. The check is conducted through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and may take up to 30 days. Remember, that you are not allowed to give the weapon to the buyer until the transfer is approved. The check is conducted on all co-buyers as well. If you sell your firearm to an entity, each person who will use this weapon will be checked.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out these related forms:

1. Colorado Generic Bill of Sale;
2. Vehicle Bills of Sale used throughout the state of Colorado;
3. Vessel/OHV/Snowmobile Vehicle Bill of Sale.