Frequently Asked Questions

Turning in your damaged car title with the Connecticut DMV is not mandatory, however, you are strongly recommended to do so. Surrendering your damaged or mutilated certificate of title to the DMV will protect you from possible fraudulent activity. To obtain a car title copy, you must also fill out the online application form and provide payment for the $25 duplicate fee.

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If there is a lien on your car title, a lien release must be provided. Otherwise, the vehicle title will not be issued. The lien release must be on letterhead paper from the lien holder.

If the lien on your vehicle title has been met, you are not required to apply for a new car title. After the lien holder signs off on the vehicle title transfer, the CT Department of Motor Vehicles mails out a new certificate of title.

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Reporting your stolen vehicle title with the police department is not required in the state of Connecticut. However, in order to avoid fraudulent activities and possible misuse of official DMV documents, notify the local authorities of your stolen car title. Also make sure to inform the CT DMV and apply for a car title replacement at your earliest convenience.

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If your Connecticut vehicle title is lost or stolen, you need to apply for a duplicate car title with the CT DMV. You can replace a lost vehicle title by mail or in person. To replace car titles in Connecticut, drivers need:

• A completed Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (form H-6B). This form must be filled out, signed and notarized.
• A Lien Release form, if applicable.
• Payment of $25 replacement title fee.

You can submit the documentation at your local CT Department of Motor Vehicles Office or you can send the form by mail to:

Department of Motor Vehicles Title Unit 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

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Any vehicle that has sustained considerable damage and which is declared a “total loss” by the insurance company will have the word “salvage” stamped on the car title. This means that it is illegal to operate this vehicle in CT and that its registration has been cancelled. If you have rebuilt the salvaged car, you must re-title the vehicle. However, it must pass a Salvage Inspection first.

You will need to present the following documents when visiting a DMV office to re-title the salvaged vehicle:

• Receipts for the major parts used in the rebuilding.
• A copy of the insurance appraisals that declared the vehicle as salvaged.
• A Salvaged Vehicle Repair Report (form K-186) with photographs of the repaired/replaced areas of the vehicle attached.

In addition, the vehicle must have its emissions tested at an emission testing facility. After the vehicle passes the salvage inspection, you can obtain new license plates or re-register the vehicle. You will also receive a new car title with the word “rebuilt” stamped on it. If the vehicle does not pass inspection, it cannot be re-titled.

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If moving out of Connecticut, contact the DMV of the state you are moving to for more information on car registration and titling issues.

If you are moving to Connecticut, you are required to register and get car title documentation from the state within 60 days of establishing residency. To get a new car title, visit your local CT DMV and provide the Certificate of Title, properly assigned (only applicable for vehicles newer than 20 years), a completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13) and proof of identification. Note that you must also pay the $25 title fee.

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If you have lost the original certificate of title for your vehicle, you can apply for a replacement car title with the CT Department of Motor Vehicles. You need to complete an application form and pay the replacement fee. Note that the state of Connecticut does not require drivers to obtain a certificate of title for vehicles older than 20 years.

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You must transfer your car title with the CT DMV when buying or selling a vehicle, gifting, donating, or inheriting a vehicle. In Connecticut you need to register and transfer ownership of your vehicle at the same time.

To transfer car titles in CT, vehicle owners must visit a Connecticut DMV and follow the steps below:

• Remove the license plate before the sale vehicle. Otherwise, the owner will be assessed a property tax on the vehicle.
• Provide the buyer or the DMV with the Certificate of Title, properly assigned.
• Submit a completed Bill of Sale.
• Complete an Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13)
• Complete a Motor Vehicle or Vessel Gift Declaration (Form AU-463), if gifting or donating the vehicle.
• Complete a Request for Report of Sale/Transfer of Non Titled Motor Vehicle if you have inherited the vehicle.
• Submit proper identification.
• Pay any and all applicable fees and taxes.

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If you own a motor home or RV in Connecticut, you must register the vehicle and transfer the vehicle title with the CT Department of Motor Vehicles. To do so, visit a CT DMV office and provide the following documents:

• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• A completed Bill of Sale
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13).
• Proof of identification

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o CT learners permit

• Payment of $25 for the title fee

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Unfortunately at this time the CT DMV does not allow drivers to replace car titles online. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to fill out an Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (form H-6B) online, however, this form still needs to be printed out and submitted to the CT DMV. Applications sent by mail take about 15 days to process. When your duplicate vehicle title is ready, the CT DMV will mail it to the address they have on file.

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To transfer vehicle titles from a deceased family member, you need to visit your local DMV Hub Office and follow the steps provided:

• Present the Certificate of Title, properly assigned by the administrator of the estate.
• Present an original certified document of the Probate Court or authority to dispose of the vehicle, such as:

o PC-160 Decree

o PC-212B Petitioner’s Probate Certificate

o PC-260 Decree Granting Administration of Probate of Will

o PC-450 Fiduciary’s Probate Certificate

• Complete an Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13).
• Provide your CT insurance ID.
• Provide the most recent car registration certificate.
• Submit acceptable proof of identification.

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A certificate of title is a document that proves legal ownership of a vehicle, while the title transfer makes the change of vehicle ownership official. The most common reasons that require vehicle owners to transfer car titles include:

• Selling or purchasing a new /used vehicle
• Gifting or receiving a vehicle as a gift or donation
• Inheriting a vehicle
• Changing ownership of the vehicle between family members
• Changing the name of the vehicle owner

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The fee to replace lost car titles is $25. If you wish to obtain a new car title, you need to pay a $25 fee as well. Check with the Connecticut DMV nearest you for acceptable methods of payment before heading out. Alternatively, you can mail the fee along with the application form to the Connecticut DMV.

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To obtain a car title copy, visit your local CT Department of Motor Vehicles Office and provide the following documentation:

• A completed Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (form H-6B). This form must be filled out, signed and notarized.
• A Lien Release form, if applicable.

You also need to pay the $25 replacement title fee. If you cannot make an in-person visit to a CT DMV near you, mail the forms and the payment to:

Department of Motor Vehicles Title Unit 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

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You must transfer your car title with the CT DMV when buying or selling a vehicle, gifting, donating, or inheriting a vehicle. In Connecticut, you need to register and transfer ownership of your vehicle at the same time.

When transferring a car title with the Connecticut DMV, provide the following documents:

Buying a Vehicle

• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• Completed Bill of Sale

Selling a Vehicle

• Completed Application for Replacement Certificate of Title and Ownership Transfer in Absence of Title (Form H-6B), if you do not wish to wait for the new vehicle title to be processed. This form is only applicable if the buyer lives in Connecticut.
• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• Completed Bill of Sale

Gifting a Vehicle

• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• An Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13).
• A Motor Vehicle or Vessel Gift Declaration (Form AU-463).
• Submit proper identification

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o CT learners permit

Inheriting a Vehicle

• A completed Request for Report of Sale/Transfer of Non Titled Motor Vehicle (Form Q-1)
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13)
• A copy of the vehicle’s current registration certificate.
• Submit proper identification

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o CT learners permit

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To obtain a duplicate vehicle title, CT drivers must complete the Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (form H-6B). This is an online form that must be filled out, printed, signed and notarized. If for any reason you are unable to complete the form online, you can call the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and request that the form be mailed to your address.

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Once you have applied and obtained a duplicate Connecticut vehicle title, your original title is deemed invalid. However, if the original car title turns up, make sure to properly dispose of it. Contact the Connecticut DMV for further instructions that might apply to your specific case.

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You can get a vehicle title for a scooter or motorcycle when registering the vehicle with the Connecticut DMV. To start the process of getting vehicle title documentation, visit your local DMV and provide the following documents:

• The Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin
• Federal odometer statement.
• A completed Bill of Sale
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title
• Proof of Social Security Number
• Proof of insurance on the motorcycle
• Proof of identification

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The Connecticut DMV requires residents to complete a Bill of Sale when buying or selling a vehicle and when receiving a car as a gift, donation or inheritance. Drivers are also advised to keep copies of the bill of sale form for their personal records as they will need it when transferring ownership of the vehicle.

The CT Bill of Sale contains the driver s name and address, the vehicle’s make, model, year, and color, the vehicle identification number (VIN) as well as the purchase price and purchase date.

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The Connecticut DMV allows vehicle owners to replace lost, stolen or damaged car titles in person at any DMV Hub office or by mail.

Send the application and payment for the applicable fee to the address of the Connecticut DMV:

Department of Motor Vehicles Title Unit 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

You also need to send a Lien Release form if there is a lien on your vehicle. Otherwise, the duplicate vehicle title will be sent to the lien holder.

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The CT Department of Motor Vehicles does not require you to present any proof of insurance when requesting a car title replacement. However, just to be sure, bring your CT insurance identification card if replacing car titles with the Connecticut DMV.

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