If you live in Connecticut and are going to buy or sell a used car, you will have to transfer the title and you will need to know what the requirements are to do this process and How much does the process cost to change the name of your car title?.
In this article you will learn what documents you must present before the CT DMV (Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles).
Changing vehicle ownership in Connecticut costs $25. Passenger vehicles and light trucks sold privately (not dealers) must pay a sales tax of 6.35% (or 7.75% for vehicles selling over $50,000).
The DMV also charges $45 to add a lienholder to the title. When registering the car you must pay $20 for the emissions test (if applicable) and $10 for the inspection.
You already know how much a transfer costs in Connecticut, now we will tell you about the requirements to complete the process.
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Requirements to change vehicle ownership in Connecticut
To change vehicle ownership in Connecticut you will need the following documentation:
- The title completed and signed duly and without erasures
- A completed registration and title application (Form H-13B)
- Sales invoice format (H-31) or a sales invoice that has the following information: name and address of the buyer and seller, make, model, year, color and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), price, date and signatures.
- Proof of auto insurance that meets the state's minimum requirements
- Payment of corresponding fees
The Connecticut DMV only requires a title for vehicles that are less than 20 years old. If the car is 20 years old or more, you will not need a title to carry out any procedure in this state.
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How much does it cost to register a car in Connecticut?
The registration fee in Connecticut is $120. If you are a new resident of this state or if you purchased a vehicle from an individual or dealer, you must gather the necessary documents and register it at the CT DMV.
How long does Connecticut registration last?
Vehicle registration in Connecticut must be renewed every 2 years, as required by the CT DMV. This organization sends registration renewal notices 45 days before the expiration date.
Do I need an inspection to register my car in CT?
Inspection is a requirement to register a car in Connecticut if it is a commercial vehicle, including taxis and school buses. An emissions inspection is necessary if the car comes from another state or if it is more than four years old.
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