How to Correctly Fill Out a Connecticut Vehicle Title
1. Gather Required Documents
Before starting the title transfer process, make sure you have all necessary documents ready. These include:
Vehicle Title: The current title must be signed over to the new owner.
Bill of Sale: This document includes the sale price, date of sale, and information about the buyer and seller. You can use the Bill of Sale form from CT DMV.
Odometer Disclosure Statement: If the vehicle is less than 10 years old, you need to provide an odometer reading. This can be included in the title or on a separate form.
Identification: A valid photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) for both the buyer and seller.
2. Complete the Title Assignment
On the back of the vehicle title, you will find the assignment section. The seller needs to fill out this section completely:
Buyer’s Information: Include the full name and address of the buyer.
Sale Date and Price: Record the date of sale and the purchase price.
Signatures: Both the seller and the buyer must sign the title.
3. Obtain a Bill of Sale
A bill of sale is required for the transfer. This document includes:
Seller’s Information: Name, address, and signature.
Buyer’s Information: Name, address, and signature.
Vehicle Details: Make, model, year, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), and sale price.
Download the Bill of Sale form from the Connecticut DMV website.
4. Complete an Odometer Disclosure Statement
If the vehicle is less than 10 years old, complete an odometer disclosure statement. This can be included on the title or a separate form. You can download the Odometer Disclosure Statement form ).
5. Submit Emissions Testing (if applicable)
If the vehicle requires emissions testing, ensure it passes before transferring the title. Visit the Connecticut Emissions Program website for more information and to find a testing location near you.
6. Pay the Required Fees
Title transfer fees in Connecticut include:
Title Fee: $25
Registration Fee: Varies based on the vehicle type and registration period
Sales Tax: 6.35% of the purchase price
Check the Connecticut DMV Fee Schedule for the most up-to-date fees.
7. Visit a Connecticut DMV Office
Visit your local DMV office to complete the title transfer. Bring all the necessary documents:
Signed vehicle title
Bill of Sale
Odometer Disclosure Statement
Proof of identification
Proof of emissions testing (if applicable)
Payment for fees
Use the Connecticut DMV Office Locator to find the nearest office.
8. Register the Vehicle
After transferring the title, you need to register the vehicle in your name. You can complete this process at the DMV office by providing:
Completed title transfer
Proof of Connecticut insurance
Identification
Registration fees
For more details, visit the Connecticut DMV Vehicle Registration page.
