Proof of Ownership - Where did you get the vehicle?
CT Title-CT Dealership - Bill of Sale-Homemade - Purchased Out of State Titled Vehicle- Transferring Current VehicleFrom Out of State - Transferring Leased Vehicle From Out of State - Out of State Dealership
ConnecticutTitled
If vehicle was purchased in CT and it is newer than 20 years old, you will need a title. Vehicles with a model year over 20 years prior to the current year are non-titled and not required. Forregistration of a non-titled vehicle, theregistration from the last ownerand a Supplemental Assignment of Ownership(form Q-1) and/or Bill of Sale (form H-31) is needed. See more information when a title is not needed.
Connecticut does not participate in any electronic title or electronic lien holder program and at this time is not able to receive an electronic title or lien holder record.
Dealershipsmay register the vehicle for you. If the vehicle was purchased from a licensed dealer, the 6.35% (or 7.75% for vehicles over $50,000)sales and use tax is based on the purchase price.Full trade-in credit is allowed when computing the Connecticut Sales and Use tax. If the trailer was purchased from a retail store, a registered receipt will be required or credit card receipt showing purchase.
A Bill of Sale is always required along with proof of ownership documentfor vehicle to process a new registration inCT which can be our Bill of Sale (form H-31) form H-31 or Supplemental Assignment of Ownership(form Q-1). It can also be a handwritten bill of sale that provides vehicle, seller and buyers' information, and also selling price with date sold.
No title needed. H-115 Form - Motor Vehicle Ownership Affidavit
Purchased Out of StateTitled Vehicle
Please see Title Information By Stateto know if title is needed. If vehicle is not title in that state, valid registration from previous owner is needed. If registration is expired,they will need to obtain a letter of registration verification from their previous state DMV.
Transferring Current Vehicle from Out of State
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Emissions Test or VIN Check Needed: If vehicle is model year 2017 and older then vehicle needs to have an emissions test done. Vehicles that are exempt from emissions testing will require a VIN verification.
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Vehicle TitleNeeded: Once you've established residency in Connecticut, you have 60 days to transfer your vehicle registration to this state. An out-of-state title needs to be provided whenapplicable (refer to Title Information by State).
If your title is being held by a lien holder, you may have your out of state title mailed to:
State of Connecticut
Department of Motor Vehicles
ATTENTION: TITLE UNIT OUT OF STATE TITLE
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Letter of Request for Out of State Title
Your title will be placed on file for use at any CT DMV location you visit.
In absence of the original title - (Courtesy Registration Exemption)
Transferring Leased Vehicle from Out of State
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Emissions Test or VIN Check Needed: If vehicle is model year 2017 and older then vehicle needs to have an emissions test done. Vehicles that are exempt from emissions testing will require a VIN verification.
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Vehicle TitleNeeded: Once you've established residency in Connecticut, you have 60 days to transfer your vehicle registration to this state. (Effective October 1, 2021, new residents have 90 days to register a vehicle in Connecticut.) A lease vehicle registration requires an original power of attorney from the leasing company andthe original certificate of title.
If your title is being held by a leasing company, you may have your out of state title mailed to:
State of Connecticut
Department of Motor Vehicles
ATTENTION: TITLE UNIT OUT OF STATE TITLE
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Letter of Request for Out of State Title
Your title will be placed on file for use at any CT DMV location you visit.
In absence of the original title if being held by a lienholder- (Courtesy Registration Exemption)
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Emissions Test or VIN Check Needed: If vehicle is model year 2017 and older then vehicle needs to have an emissions test done. Vehicles that are exempt from emissions testing will require a VIN verification.
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Vehicle TitleNeeded: Once you've established residency in Connecticut, you have 60 days to transfer your vehicle registration to this state. (Effective October 1, 2021, new residents have 90 days to register a vehicle in Connecticut.) A lease vehicle registration requires an original power of attorney from the leasing company andthe original certificate of title.
Out of state title orCertificate of Origin isneededwhen registering the vehicle. Dealership will also need to provide you with afederal odometer statement and a bill of sale/invoice showing sales tax amount paid if any.
To see expected required documents and fees see Expected Documents.
Please refer to our sales tax page for further information on Sales Tax Exemption
