Driving and Transportation

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• Purchase an Out-of-State Titled Vehicle

  Connecticut residents who are purchasing an out-of-state titled vehicle must follow specific protocol, including registering the vehicle in question and proceeding with appropriate inspections. Information about purchasing, registering and finalizing ownership of an out-of-state titled can be found.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Jet Skis (Personal Watercraft)

  Personal Watercrafts, also referred to as jet skis, are considered vessels in Connecticut and are required to be registered in the same manner as a boat.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Online Renewal

  Renew your registration online through DMV's AutoRenew. This online service offers the opportunity to renew some kinds of registrations from the convenience of a computer.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• 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 Vehicles

• Register Your Passenger Vehicle

  How to register a vehicle or transfer any current Connecticut license plate. Included are required documents and fees as well as additional instructions for other vehicle types.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Multiple Names on a Title

  A complete definition of joint and common ownership as well as further examples.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Immediate 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 Vehicles

• DOT Numbers

  A DOT Number is required and serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Obtaining a License

  Driver’s license information for first-time drivers, people who recently moved to Connecticut and those interested in riding a motorcycle.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Emissions Testing

  The Connecticut Emissions program is designed to offer citizens the most convenient platform to access emissions testing information and procedures. Access the complete portal for information on the Connecticut Emissions Program here.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Refund Requests

  A refund of the second year of a two-year registration can be processed when the marker plates are turned into the DMV for cancellation of any motor vehicle. A request must be made by mail.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Adding, 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 Vehicles

• Registration Renewal

  Find out more about the process to renew your vehicle's registration.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Choosing a Special Plate

  Connecticut 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 Vehicles

• Bill of Sale

  Find documentation for obtaining a copy of the original bill of sale and selling a vehicle privately.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles