Doing Business with Connecticut Department of Transportation
View a list of resources with doing business with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Registration And Title
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An In-Transit Registration is used only for vehicles that are purchased in the state of Connecticut by an out-of-state resident, to be driven to another state for registration.
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Insurance Discounts and Driving Courses
Find out if you qualify for insurance discounts offered in Connecticut based on certain requirements.
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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.
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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.
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Access the different types of military and veteran style plates available for Connecticut military personnel.
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Maintaining Insurance on a Registered Vehicle
The state of Connecticut requires continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle. Included are directions on how to proceed if you have a lapse of insurance on a registered vehicle.
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Determine if your vehicle meets the requirements of a motorcycle and find out the steps for registration.
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A complete definition of joint and common ownership as well as further examples.
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Non-Titled Vehicles (when a title is not needed)
A list of exempted vehicles as well as further information on vehicles that do not require a title.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The processing time for a title can take approximately 30 days or longer to be completed after the date of the vehicle registration.
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A refund of the second year of a two-year registration can be processed when the marker plates are turned into the DMV for cancellation of any motor vehicle. A request must be made by mail.
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Obtain Connecticut license plates on your vehicle while serving out of the state. Any Connecticut resident currently serving active military duty stationed out of state that has purchased a vehicle can register the vehicle in their home state of Connecticut.
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Change of Address
If you are moving to Connecticut, complete the process to change your address.