Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you will not be allowed to renew your Connecticut auto registration if:

• You have had your car registration suspended.
• You owe payment of property taxes.
• You have unpaid traffic or parking tickets.
• Your car does not comply with the CT emission testing requirements.

Check your registration renewal notice for more details on your CT car registration renewal requirements.

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Yes, another person can renew your car registration for you. If the CT DMV determines that you are eligible to renew car registration online, supply the person renewing your vehicle registration with your PIN, class code and license plate number, as well as proof of your CT auto insurance.

If you are renewing someone else s car registration by mail or in person, make sure you have all the necessary documents and method of payment for applicable fees before heading out to the DMV or mailing the application.

Note that when making an in-person visit at the Connecticut DMV, you are required to present proof of identification and an original Power of Attorney to be able to renew car registration on behalf of someone else.

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Connecticut state law requires all boats to be registered. To register your boat in CT, visit your local DMV office and provide a completed Application for Vessel Registration and Certificate of Number or Decal (form B-148) and a Bill of Sale (form H-31). The Connecticut DMV might request other documents depending on which state you purchased the vessel in.

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Even though it is not mandatory, you are strongly advised to file a report with the local authorities if your registration documents have been lost or stolen. Doing so will protect you from any fraudulent activity and possible identity theft. In addition, if you provide a written police report for lost or stolen license plates, the Connecticut DMV will reduce the replacement fee from $25 to $5 for the issuance of new CT license plates.

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Yes, you must cancel your registration and return your CT license plates if you are moving out of Connecticut. To do so, visit any DMV Hub Office, request a cancellation of the plates and submit your CT license plates. You can also send the license plates to the CT DMV at the following address:

DMV 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161 Attn: Plate Return

If your CT plates have been lost or stolen, present a completed Marker Plate Notice form.

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If your Connecticut registration documents are damaged or mutilated beyond legibility, you must apply for a car registration copy with the CT Department of Motor Vehicles. When replacing vehicle registration, you are not required to turn in your damaged registration certificate, however, you are strongly advised to do so as the DMV will handle the proper destruction of any and all damaged registration documents.

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The CT Department of Motor Vehicles classifies any vehicle that has a seat height of at least 26 inches and a motor with less than 50 cc as a motor-driven vehicle. Motor-driven vehicles do not have to be registered under Connecticut law. However, if your vehicle is classified as a motorcycle, it must be registered. The procedure to register motorcycles in Connecticut is similar to getting car registration certification for the first time. Visit a CT DMV full-service or satellite office, present the required documents and pay the applicable fees to register your motorcycle or scooter.

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Emission testing is usually required in Connecticut for new car registrations, as well as when renewing car registration. Emission testing is not required if your vehicle fits one of the categories below:

• Not older than four years.
• A gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more
• Is fully electric-powered (non-hybrid)
• Is a bicycle with attached motors or motorcycle
• Is a farm vehicle or a vehicle not primarily designed for highway use
• Is a class-1 school bus.

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Your Connecticut vehicle registration is valid for two years and must be renewed before the expiration date as late fees apply. The CT DMV allows you to renew your car registration by mail, online or in person.

You will receive a renewal notice in the mail two months before your car registration expires. The renewal notice contains the following information:

• Car registration expiration date
• Vehicle registration renewal fee
• Emission testing requirements
• Delinquent traffic tickets (All unpaid traffic citations must be paid for before renewin car registration documentation)

To renew your car registration online, the renewal notice you received must contain a Personal Identification Number. If you are eligible to renew vehicle registration online, visit the CT DMV website and follow the instructions.

If you are renewing by mail, send in your completed registration renewal notice and payment of renewal fees to the following address:

Department of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 150444 Hartford, CT 06115

You might also be required to send proof of payment of property taxes and applicable emission testing documents.

To renew in person, visit your local Connecticut DMV and present your current CT vehicle registration or CT license plate number, as well as your valid CT driving license and payment for the renewal fee.

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When transferring your vehicle registration to Connecticut, you must first complete an emissions test and vehicle identification number (VIN) verification. Once this is completed, you are required to visit a CT DMV office and present your VIN verification report and your emissions report, if applicable, in addition to your out-of- state certificate of title and motor vehicle registration card. You will also need to complete an Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13), present your current Connecticut Insurance ID and present acceptable proof of identification.

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To apply for a handicap placards or plates in Connecticut, you will need to complete a Special Permit Application and Impairment Certificate (Form B-225) and have the medical certification section of the application completed by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse or an ophthalmologist or optometrist. You will also be required to pay the necessary fees. You can apply for permanent disability placards by mail, by email, by fax or in person at a CT DMV near you. However, bear in mind that you can only apply for temporary disability placards by mail or by making an in-person visit at your local Connecticut DMV office.

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If your CT car registration has been lost or stolen, you need to inform the local authorities. You can visit your local police department and report the lost car registration or stolen car registration. Doing so will prevent any possible fraud or identity theft. You must also notify the CT DMV of your lost/stolen vehicle registration and apply for a duplicate auto registration at a DMV near you.

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If you CT car registration is lost or stolen, you must obtain a duplicate vehicle registration from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. To replace your Connecticut auto registration, complete the Request for a Duplicate Motor Vehicle Registration (Form B-341) and mail it along with payment for the $20 car registration replacement fee to the following address:

Department of Motor Vehicles Customized Services Division – Duplicate Registrations 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

Alternatively, you can also request a duplicate car registration at your local CT DMV office.

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To register your vehicle in Connecticut, you must visit a DMV Hub or Limited Service Office and follow the steps below:

• Provide your current Certificate of Title.
• Present your current Connecticut Insurance ID card.
• Submit a completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13).
• Present proof of identification.
• Pay registration fees.

You must also complete a Bill of Sale and pay the sales tax on the car registration certificate if the vehicle was not previously registered in your name or was recently purchased.

If you are registering a vehicle with an out of state car registration in Connecticut, you must first verify your vehicle identification number (VIN) and get an emission inspection.

If the owner of the vehicle cannot register the car in person at the CT DMV, an original Power of Attorney (POA) must be provided by the agent of the individual applying for registration. Furthermore, the agent must present proof of identification for himself or herself and for the owner listed on the registration application.

If you are registering a leased vehicle, then you must also present your leasing license on file with the Connecticut DMV, in addition to providing an original Power of Attorney. Furthermore, the name and address of the leasing company must be included in the registration application.

Note that if you have any outstanding property tax payments or parking tickets, or your registration privilege have been previously suspended, you will not be allowed to register your vehicle in Connecticut.

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Yes, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles imposes late fees if you fail to renew car registration in time. A $10 late fee applies for failing to renew your car registration within five days after your car registration expires. In addition, a $20 late fee applies if you fail to get your emissions tested within 30 days of your test date, as stated in your registration renewal notice.

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If your custom license plates have been lost, stolen or damaged, you must immediately file a police report and apply for replacement plates with the Connecticut DMV. To replace your personalized license plates, provide the written police report along with your registration certificate, your CT insurance card and a completed Lost or Stolen Marker Plate (form E-159) and Registration Affidavit (form B-301). You will then receive two “off-the shelf” plates, then wait a minimum of 10 months before you can apply for your original license plate number.

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Yes, you must carry your CT car registration in your vehicle at all times. As of August 1, 2010, the Connecticut DMV eliminated the use of vehicle registration stickers. This means that motorists are no longer required to display a sticker on their vehicle as proof of valid auto registration. Despite this change, drivers must keep their current registration card in the vehicle at all times as failure to do so will result in penalties and /or fines.

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Some of the most common reasons why drivers obtain duplicate vehicle registration certificates include the following:

• Voluntary replacement at any time during your registration period
• Lost car registration certificate, license plate and/or decal
• Stolen car registration or license plate
• Your registration certificate has been damaged to a point of illegibility and the necessary information cannot be read from it

If any of the reasons can be applied to your specific case, visit your local CT Department of Motor Vehicles office and apply for a duplicate car registration or license plates.

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The car registration fees in Connecticut vary depending on the type of vehicle you wish to register. The auto registration fee for a passenger vehicle is set at $80. Note that you might be required to pay additional fees such as the $10 Federal Clean Air Act fee or $5 Greenhouse Gas Reduction fee to get car registration.

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The fee to obtain a duplicate car registration in Connecticut is currently $20. If you are applying for vehicle registration replacement by mail, you need to send the payment in the form of a money order or check made out to the DMV. If you are replacing car registration certification in person, check with the local CT Department of Motor Vehicles office for acceptable methods of payment.

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Connecticut registration renewal fees vary depending on the type of vehicle you operate. Check the renewal notice you receive in the mail as it lists the exact renewal fee you will be required to pay.

The fee to renew the registration of a passenger vehicle is $80. You might also be required to pay additional fees such as the $10 Federal Clean Air Act fee, so make sure to check with your local DMV for all renewal costs and accepted forms of payment.

Note that a $10 late fee applies for failing to renew car registration within five days after the expiration date.

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You can obtain a duplicate car registration certificate from the CT DMV by mail or in person. In both cases you must submit a completed Request for a Duplicate Motor Vehicle Registration (Form B-341). The application form must contain:

• Your marker plate number
• Type of vehicle
• Your name and address
• Your signature

You must also provide payment for the replacement fee in the form of check or money order made out to the DMV.

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To get car registration in Connecticut, you must visit a DMV Hub or Limited Service Office and provide the following documents:

• Your current Certificate of Title
• Your current Connecticut Insurance ID card
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13)
• Proof of identification, such as:

o CT driving license;

o CT learners permit;

o CT ID card.

You will also be required to complete a Bill of Sale and pay the sales tax on the registration if the car was not previously registered in your name or was recently purchased.

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You can renew your expired car registration online, by mail or in person at any DMV Hub Office. The documents you need to present when renewing your CT car registration vary depending on the manner in which you apply for a car registration renewal. You are urged to carefully read your renewal notice as it lists all the required documents and fees you need to submit. You might also be required to submit the vehicle registration renewal notice, provide proof of payment of property taxes and applicable emission testing documents.

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As of August 1, 2010, the Connecticut DMV eliminated the use of vehicle registration stickers. This means that motorists are no longer required to display a decal on their vehicle as proof of valid auto registration. However, drivers must keep their current registration card in the vehicle at all times as failure to do so will result in penalties and /or fines.

You can now check the validity of your car registration status online and so can law enforcement officers, which makes the registration stickers obsolete.

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Your Connecticut vehicle registration is good for two years and must be renewed before the expiration date as late fees apply. If you are 65 years of age or older, you can renew your registration every year.

Two months before your registration expires, the CT DMV mails all drivers a vehicle registration renewal notice that contains all the information needed to renew car registrations:

• Car registration expiration date
• Vehicle registration renewal fee
• Emission testing requirements
• Delinquent traffic tickets (All unpaid traffic citations must be paid for before renewing car registration documentation)

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Titling and registration matters are handled by the Connecticut DMV offices. To find a DMV location near you, use our DMV locator. In addition to locating the DMV closest to you, you can also access vital information such as office hours and holidays, contact information and available services and methods of payment.

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Yes, to obtain a vehicle registration copy, complete a Request for a Duplicate Motor Vehicle Registration (Form B-341). The application form must contain:

• Your marker plate number
• Type of vehicle
• Your name and address
• Your signature

You must also provide payment for the replacement fee in the form of a check or money order made out to the DMV.

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Yes, the Connecticut DMV will send the renewal notice at least two months before the expiration date of your CT car registration. The renewal notice contains the following information:

• Car registration expiration date
• Vehicle registration renewal fee
• Emission testing requirements
• Delinquent traffic tickets (All unpaid traffic citations must be paid for before renewing car registration documentation)

The registration renewal notice also contains your new registration certificate.

If your registration renewal notice contains a personal identification number, you are eligible to renew car registration online. If not, you need to complete the renewal notice and mail it to the CT DMV or make an in-person visit at a DMV near you.

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Your CT vehicle registration expires every two years. You must renew it before the expiration date as late fees apply. The CT Department of Motor Vehicles will send you a renewal notice by mail at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of your car registration. This notice contains all the information pertaining to car registration renewals in Connecticut and must be presented when renewing your auto registration.

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