Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection

To protect the health and safety of the public and our employees, DCP has limited on-site staffing at 450 Columbus Blvd. While mail and phone calls will be processed as quickly as possible, we recommend using our online services, or sending an email to the appropriate division/person instead. We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Automobile Warranties Account Surcharge

A new automobile warranties account surcharge (also known as the Lemon Law surcharge) of $3.00 per vehicle is imposed on the sale or lease of each new motor vehicle registered as a passenger vehicle, a passenger and commercial vehicle (combination) or a motorcycle. This includes vehicles registered in any other state as well as Connecticut. The surcharge is to be submitted annually to report sales from January 1st – December 31st. Please note, the law has changed and any annual surcharge paid after March 31st will be subject to a $2.00 per vehicle late fee.

New Application: Information to Report and Submit Annual Surcharge:

E-Mail: dcp.licenseservices@ct.gov