When would you need a temporary registration?

You can get a temporary vehicle registration if you need to get a safety inspection and/or emissions test but do not yet have your permanent registration.

Learn more about the safety inspections performed by the DMV.

Temporary registrations are available for the following vehicle class types: Passenger, commercial, combination, camper, camp trailer, and motorcycle.

Getting your temporary registration

What to do:

• Make an appointment at a DMV office and provide the required documents listed below.
• Obtain your temporary registration.

What to bring:
If the vehicle is not previously registered in your name:

• Title Certificate of the former owner, which must show assignment of ownership. Learn more about different ownership definitions and requirements.
• Bill of Sale (Form H-31).
• Application for registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13B).
• Your current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from your insurance company. Learn more about minimum insurance requirements.
• Identification – review acceptable forms of identification.

If the vehicle is previously registered in your name:

• Your current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from your insurance company. Learn more about minimum insurance requirements.
• Identification – review acceptable forms of identification.  

Temporary registration fees:

• $21 for every 10 days
• $27 for 10 days for commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 6000 pounds or less
• $49 for 10 day for commercial vehicles with a GVWR more than 6,000 pounds 

Sales tax will be collected for newly purchased vehicles:

• 6.35 percent for vehicles purchased at $50,000 or less
• 7.75 percent for vehicles purchased at over $50,000