Transferring a Car Title in Connecticut
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Connecticut when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: To register a vehicle after buying it, the buyer completes the Application for Registration and Title (Form H-13B), brings the Certificate of Title assigned by the seller, a current Connecticut insurance card and acceptable identification, and pays the applicable fees; Connecticut DMV, Register a new vehicle; Transfer ownership
| Transferring a car title | To register a vehicle after buying it, the buyer completes the Application for Registration and Title (Form H-13B), brings the Certificate of Title assigned by the seller, a current Connecticut insurance card and acceptable identification, and pays the applicable fees; registration is by appointment at a DMV office. If the vehicle was previously registered in Connecticut, it may be registered first but must pass an emissions test within 30 days or a late fee applies. When an immediate family member dies, the executor or administrator assigns the title to the family member, who brings a certified probate document (for example PC-160, PC-212B, PC-260, PC-264/264S or PC-450), Form H-13B, insurance card, the most recent registration and identification; no sales tax is due on such family transfers if the vehicle was registered to the deceased at least 60 days. Registration page: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/register-a-new-vehicle-or-boat-in-ct . |
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| Registering after you move | Once you establish residency in Connecticut, you have 90 days to transfer your out-of-state driver's license and 90 days to transfer your vehicle registration. Transferring a registration requires an emissions test and/or VIN verification, the required documents, and an appointment at a DMV hub office or the Enfield branch. License page: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/transfer-out-of-state-license |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in Connecticut?
To register a vehicle after buying it, the buyer completes the Application for Registration and Title (Form H-13B), brings the Certificate of Title assigned by the seller, a current Connecticut insurance card and acceptable identification, and pays the applicable fees; registration is by appointment at a DMV office. If the vehicle was previously registered in Connecticut, it may be registered first but must pass an emissions test within 30 days or a late fee applies. When an immediate family member dies, the executor or administrator assigns the title to the family member, who brings a certified probate document (for example PC-160, PC-212B, PC-260, PC-264/264S or PC-450), Form H-13B, insurance card, the most recent registration and identification; no sales tax is due on such family transfers if the vehicle was registered to the deceased at least 60 days.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to Connecticut?
Once you establish residency in Connecticut, you have 90 days to transfer your out-of-state driver's license and 90 days to transfer your vehicle registration. Transferring a registration requires an emissions test and/or VIN verification, the required documents, and an appointment at a DMV hub office or the Enfield branch.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.