Driving and Transportation

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• Expired Registrations

  If your vehicle registration has expired, here are the instructions to re-register your vehicle.

  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

• Requesting Title Search

  For verification of the current titled owner of a motor vehicle in the state of Connecticut, citizens may request a title search. See the appropriate forms, further processing fees and submission guidelines.

  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

• Deceased Immediate Family Member to Immediate Family Member

  In the case of transferring a vehicle from the estate of a deceased immediate family member to another immediate family member, follow the protocol which includes the Certificate of Title and a list of required documents.

  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

• Commercial Vehicle Safety

  Learn how the State of Connecticut DMV enforces commercial vehicle safety.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Selling Your Vehicle

  Information on and steps to selling a vehicle. This includes information for both the seller and buyer.  

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Replace Your Plates

  Follow the steps on how to replace your plates that have been stolen, lost, or damaged.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Registration Document and Renewal Process

  Access a sample of DMV’s registration renewal document as well as further instructions.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Register a Vehicle

  Obtain Connecticut license plates on your vehicle while serving out of the state. Any Connecticut resident currently serving active military duty stationed out of state that has purchased a vehicle can register the vehicle in their home state of Connecticut. 

  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

• Deceased Person to New Owner

  For a vehicle titled in the State of Connecticut, the executor or administrator of an estate must assign the Certificate of Title to the purchaser. Find a list of acceptable probate court documents and registration requirements.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Vanity Plates

  Vanity Plates are available in a variety of registration types. Look at specially issued license plates offered by the DMV, or check to see if a specific plate combination is available.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Boats

  View fee and a link to all necessary documents needed for registering a boat.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles