Driving and Transportation

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• Register a Commercial Vehicle

  How to obtain a commercial registration.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Recently Applied For Title

  The 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 Vehicles

• 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

• P.O.W. Registration

  A 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 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

• Non-Driver Photo Identification Card (ID)

  The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues a Non-Driver Photo Identification Card (ID) to any applicant who does not possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license or whose license is presently under suspension.

  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

• Obtaining a Learner's Permit

  All new drivers are required to obtain a learner's permit before taking the on-the-road skills test for a driver's license.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Trailers

  A trailer for personal use, such as a boat trailer, utility trailer or snowmobile, is to be registered as a camp trailer. See information on registering a new or used manufactured trailer.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Insurance Identification Card

  All registered vehicle owners are required by Connecticut law to maintain liability insurance on their vehicle. Find information on both permanent and temporary insurance cards.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Motor Carrier Services Portal

  Drivers can obtain credentials and conduct transactions related to fuel taxes, international registration and oversize and overweight permits.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• International Registration Plan (IRP)

  Connecticut is a member of the International Registration Plan (IRP). Motor vehicles registered in Connecticut that travel through other IRP districts, such as US states and Canadian provinces. Find IRP information here.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Requirements for Obtaining a Temporary Registration

  Access information about requirements for obtaining a temporary registration.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles