Connecticut Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale (Form H-31)

• Buyer’s information
  • Full name
  • Address
  • Signature
• Seller’s information
  • Full name
  • Address
  • Signature
• Vehicle information
  • Make/Year/Model
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Odometer reading
• Sale information
  • Selling price ($)
  • Date sold

Source: Connecticut DMV (Get a bill of sale)

Visit your nearest DMV location with an appointment(!) to register your new or used vehicle. Be sure to come equipped with the materials listed below:

• Bill of Sale (Form H-31)
• Connecticut Insurance Identification Card: Proof of Connecticut insurance is required. Minimum coverage includes:
  • $25,000 for bodily injury to one person
  • $50,000 for bodily injury per accident
  • $25,000 for property damage
• Connecticut Registration and Title Application (Form H-13B): Completed by the owner.
• Identification: An acceptable form of identification is required for each person listed as an owner.
• Proof of Ownership: If the vehicle was purchased in Connecticut and is newer than 20 model years old, a title is required. For vehicles 20 or more model years old, the previous owner’s registration may be used instead of a title.
• Be prepared to pay the registration fee, sales tax, and any applicable extra fees.

Source: Connecticut DMV (Register your new vehicle or vessel), Connecticut Insurance Department (Auto Insurance)

Connecticut requires boats and personal watercraft to be registered through the Connecticut DMV. You can then visit any Connecticut DMV office with the following paperwork for submission:

• Acceptable identification, such as a driver’s license or U.S. passport, for each listed owner.
• Bill of Sale (Form H-31).
• Payment for registration fees and applicable sales tax.
• Proof of ownership, such as a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, title, previous registration, or U.S. Coast Guard documentation, depending on the vessel.
• Vessel Registration Application (Form B-148).

Out-of-State Purchase

• Current out-of-state registration, if the vessel came from a state that does not issue vessel titles.
• Out-of-state title, if the vessel came from a title state.

Source: Connecticut DMV (Register Your Vessel)