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Title services

Learn more about requesting a replacement title, adding a lienholder, and requesting a title search

Title services

Learn more about requesting a replacement title, adding a lienholder, and requesting a title search

Your all-in-one resource for title information

Here you’ll find everything you need to manage a wide variety of title services—including requesting a replacement title, adding a lienholder, and requesting a title search.

Please note
If your loan has been satisfied, you don’t need to request a new certificate of title removing the previous lienholder. You may retain the stamped paid certificate of title from your lienholder. This title can be used for the future sale or transfer of the vehicle.

Obtaining a CT title

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  • Requesting a replacement title
  • Adding a lienholder
  • Requesting a title record/history

Requesting a replacement title

View your options for requesting a replacement certificate of title.
 

Adding a lienholder

Step 1:

Gather what you need.

Tip: You’ll need the current odometer reading.

  • Submit the current Connecticut title.

If you do not have the Connecticut title, you can submit form H-6B application for a duplicate title.

  • Payment. Check or money order payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles for $45.

Tip: If you’re using Form H-6B in place of the current Connecticut title, and there is currently a lien on the vehicle, you’ll need a lien release letter. Additionally, there is a $25 fee. Your total fees will be $70.

  • If someone other than the titled owner is signing the application, please submit a Power of Attorney

Step 2: Mail all documents

The above documentation should be mailed to:

 

Department of Motor Vehicles
Specialized Registry Services, Room 305
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161


Note: A new title will be issued and sent directly to the lienholder listed.

 

You may have received a lien release letter stating that the loan has been satisfied. It is not necessary for you to obtain a new certificate of title removing your previous lienholder. You may keep the stamped paid certificate of title from your lienholder and use this title for future sale or transfer of the vehicle.

 

Please note: Connecticut does not participate in any electronic title or electronic lien holder programs.

Requesting a title record/history

A title search will verify who the current titled owner of record of a motor vehicle is in the State of Connecticut. If you want more information, such as odometer readings or a complete ownership history on record, then note it in Section 3 (Miscellaneous Request) of a Title Copy Records Request (form J-23T).

 

Step 1: Gather what you’ll need:

  • Complete a title copy records request Form J-23T to request a title search. You need to include:
    • Make
    • Year
    • Identification number of the vehicle
    • Registration number or name
  • Include one form of identification on the front and back of the form.
  • Check or money order for $20 payable to “DMV.” (Certification is an additional $20.)

Step 2: Mail materials to:

 

Department of Motor Vehicles
Copy Records Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

 

Tip: If evidence is needed for tax purposes that ownership of a motor vehicle has been transferred, don’t request a title search. Instead, request a photocopy of the cancelled title. Requesting a certified copy will cost an additional $20.)