Doing Business with Connecticut Department of Transportation
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Maintaining Insurance on a Registered Vehicle
The state of Connecticut requires continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle. Included are directions on how to proceed if you have a lapse of insurance on a registered vehicle.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesA complete definition of joint and common ownership as well as further examples.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesImmediate Family Member to Immediate Family
Information on registering a vehicle that is being transferred to an immediate family member. Included are steps to register the vehicle and appropriate forms.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesFind out more about the process to renew your vehicle's registration.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesAdding, Dropping or Changing a Name on a Registration or Title
Please see the steps to adding, dropping or changing a name on a registration or title.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesConnecticut offers a variety of special license plates for its residents. Eligibility requirements for special plates for non-profit organizations are included, as are special requirements for the application.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesFind documentation for obtaining a copy of the original bill of sale and selling a vehicle privately.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesAccess a list of documents necessary to register and operate both new and used ATVs.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesIn the case of an emergency, maintenance vehicles follow specific protocol in regard to allowance of light display. Find further information on flashing light permits and relevant information.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesA Prisoner of War (POW) registration can be issued to any member or former member of the armed forces who is a former POW. Included is a set of requirements and guidelines that must be met in order to obtain and possess a POW special plate.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesThe processing time for a title can take approximately 30 days or longer to be completed after the date of the vehicle registration.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesHere are the steps to follow when registering a vehicle or transferring any current Connecticut license plate. Included are required documents and fees as well as additional instructions for other vehicle types.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesRegistration Document and Renewal Process
Access a sample of DMV’s registration renewal document as well as further instructions.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesAn In-Transit Registration is used only for vehicles that are purchased in the state of Connecticut by an out-of-state resident, to be driven to another state for registration.
Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesCitizens can learn about the regulations pertaining to motor vehicle taxes, including how assessments are determined, how the program is overseen and penalties for delinquent payments.
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Doing Business with Connecticut Department of Transportation
View a list of resources with doing business with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Cancel Vehicle Registration and License Plates
Cancel vehicle registration and license plates online through the DMV Online Self-Service.
Change of Address
If you are moving to Connecticut, complete the process to change your address.