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.
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.
Step 1:
Gather what you need.
Tip: You’ll need the current odometer reading.
If you do not have the Connecticut title, you can submit form H-6B application for a duplicate title.
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.
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.
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:
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.)
Titles will be issued about 30 days from the registration date.
Who receives the title?
If there is no lien on the title, the title will be mailed to the new owner (the name that appears on the registration).
If there is a lien on the title, the title is mailed to the lienholder.
Will the CT DMV accept an electronic title?
We do not participate in any electronic title or electronic lien holder programs and are unable to receive an electronic title or lienholder record.
A lot of time has passed, and I haven’t received my title. What should I do?
You have 90 days from the transaction date to re-apply for a title at no cost. Please fill out a statement of non-receipt of title and mail it to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Room 305, Specialized Registry Services
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Once the form is received, we will verify if you’re eligible to receive a title at no fee. The process will take about 30 days.
Titles aren’t required in all circumstances. Exceptions include:
Additional information can be found online or by calling 860-263-5710.
If your title has been misplaced and you are selling your vehicle to a Connecticut resident:
The transfer of ownership won’t be valid unless the Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (Q1 Form) is completed. Additionally, the lien release letter needs to be provided if the lienholder is listed on the title.
You need to get a lien release letter from your loan company. The letter should be on loan institution letterhead. Information and must include owner(s) name, vehicle description: year, make, identification number, state the loan has been paid in full or there is no interest in the vehicle and signed by authorized agent.
If the loan is more than ten years old, and you are unable to obtain a lien release, please complete section 2 on the H6B form. (Lien status for lien over 10 years old)(e.g., out of business, change name, etc.), the Motor Vehicle Ownership Affidavit (Form H-115) can be completed in lieu of the lien release.
The legal representative must provide documentation (e.g., power of attorney or probate with proper identification required).
Joint ownership is characterized by the right of survivorship. When a Certificate of Title is in two names and one owner dies, the surviving owner would acquire the interest of the deceased owner. Joint ownership is identified by use of the conjunction or. Both owners are required to sign the original Application for Registration and Title (form H-13B). However, only one signature is required to change ownership of this vehicle.
Example of Joint ownership: John Jones or Mary Jones.
Common ownership is characterized by the lack of the right of survivorship. Upon the death of one of two owners of a motor vehicle, the Probate Court will appoint a fiduciary (Administrator or Executor) to convey the deceased owner’s interest. A copy of the probate document will be required and should be attached to the Certificate of Title. In those cases where the estate of the decedent falls within certain monetary limits, the court may authorize the transfer of the deceased owner’s interest by letter. In this instance, a copy of the letter should be attached to the Certificate of Title. Common ownership is identified by use of the conjunction and. Both owners are required to sign the original Application for Registration and Title (form H-13B), as well as all future transactions for this vehicle, unless probate documents are shown as mentioned above.
Example of Common ownership: John Jones and Mary Jones.
State (State with asterisk are not all titled) | Type of vehicle | Title boats? | Became a titled service | Telephone number |
Alabama* | 1980 & newer | No | 1975 | 334-242-9000 |
Alaska | All vehicles | No | 1951 | 907-269-5551 |
Arizona | All vehicles | No | 1927 | 602-255-0072 |
Arkansas | All vehicles | No | 1950 | 501-682-4692 |
California | All vehicles | Yes | 1936 | 800-777-0133 |
Colorado | All vehicles | No | 1925 | 303-205-5600 |
Connecticut* | 20 years and newer | Yes, 2017 | 1959 | 860-263-5700 |
Delaware | All vehicles | No | 1941 | 302-744-2500 |
District of Columbia | All vehicles | Yes | 1932 | 202-737-4404 |
Florida | All vehicles | Yes | 1923 | 850-617-2000 |
Georgia* | 1986 and newer | No | 1962 | 855-406-5221 |
Hawaii | All vehicles | No | 1929 | 808-532-7700 |
Idaho | All vehicles | Yes | 1927 | 208-334-8663 |
Illinois | All vehicles | Yes | 1934 | 217-785-3000 |
Indiana | All vehicles | Yes | 1921 | 888-692-6841 |
Iowa | All vehicles | Yes | 1953 | 515-237-3110 |
Kansas | All vehicles | No | 1937 | 785-296-3621 |
Kentucky | All vehicles | Yes | 1974 | 502-567-1257 |
Louisiana | All vehicles | No | 1950 | 225-925-6146 |
Maine* | 1995 & newer | No | 1974 | 207-624-9000 |
Maryland | All vehicles | Yes | 1920 | 301-729-4550 |
Massachusetts | 1990 & newer | Yes | 1972 | 857-368-8000 |
Michigan | All vehicles | Yes | 1921 | 888-767-6424 |
Minnesota | All vehicles | Yes | 1972 | 651-297-2126 |
Mississippi | All vehicles | No | 1969 | 601-923-7200 |
Missouri | All vehicles | Yes | 1921 | 573-526-3669 |
Montana | All vehicles | Yes | 1926 | 406-444-3661 |
Nebraska | All vehicles | Yes | 1939 | 402-471-2281 |
Nevada | All vehicles | Yes | 1931 | 775-684-4368 |
New Hampshire* | 15 years and newer | No | 1968 | 603-227-4000 |
New Jersey | All vehicles | Yes | 1946 | 609-292-6500 |
New Mexico | All vehicles | Yes | 1912 | 888-683-4636 |
New York | 1973 and newer | Yes | 1972 | 718-477-4820 |
North Carolina | All vehicles | Yes | 1923 | 919-715-7000 |
North Dakota | All vehicles | No | 1927 | 701-328-2725 |
Ohio | All vehicles | Yes | 1938 | 614-752-7500 |
Oklahoma | All vehicles | Yes | 1925 | 405-521-3160 |
Oregon | All vehicles | Yes | 1925 | 503-945-5000 |
Pennsylvania | All vehicles | Yes | 1923 | 717-412-5300 |
Rhode Island | 2001 and newer | Yes | 1972 | 401-462-5774 |
South Carolina | All vehicles | Yes | 1958 | 803-896-5000 |
South Dakota | All vehicles | Yes | 1925 | 605-773-3541 |
Tennessee | All vehicles | No | 1951 | 615-741-3101 |
Texas | All vehicles | Yes | 1939 | 888-368-4689 |
Utah | All vehicles | Yes | 1934 | 801-297-7780 |
Vermont* | 15 years and newer | Yes | 1971 | 802-828-2000 |
Virginia | All vehicles | Yes | 1924 | 804-497-7100 |
Washington | All vehicles | Yes | 1967 | 360-902-3770 |
West Virginia | All vehicles | Yes | 1930 | 304-558-3900 |
Wisconsin | All vehicles | Yes | 1927 | 608-266-1466 |
Wyoming | All vehicles | Yes | 1935 | 307-777-4851 |
Connecticut has fully implemented the federally mandated National Motor Vehicle Titling Information System (NMVTIS), adding one more tool to Connecticut's already extensive efforts to mitigate the risk for vehicle fraud, and protect consumers from unsafe or stolen vehicles.
NMVTIS is a consolidated database of vehicle titling information compiled by participating state motor vehicle agencies. The system allows for the vehicle titling history to be accessible to motor vehicle departments and consumers to verify key vehicle titling information, such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), odometer information and state "brand" information describing the vehicle's current or prior condition, such as "junk," "salvage," or "flood." With the implementation of NMVTIS, Connecticut will be able to verify a vehicle title by immediately checking electronically against the titling history of approximately 81 percent of the motor vehicles in the U.S. If the information returned by NMVTIS raises any questions, the vehicle will not be titled until further research is conducted to mitigate the potential for fraud.
NMVTIS is a major step forward in helping to prevent vehicle titling fraud. For more information on the benefits of NMVTIS, read the Frequently Asked Questions | NMVTIS.
For more information about NMVTIS, visit NMVTIS Homepage.