Bill of Sale (Requirements)
- 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
How to Register a Vehicle
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)
How to Register a Vessel
The State of Connecticut obligates any vessel with a motor, sailboat, or personal watercraft (jet ski) to be registered to be operated on a body of water within or on the state’s coastline. If you wish to use an out-of-state registered vessel on state waterways, you may do so for a maximum of 60 days.
You can then visit any Connecticut DMV office with the following paperwork for submission:
- A completed Connecticut Application for Vessel Registration and Certificate of Number Decal (Form B-148).
- The filled and signed official Bill of Sale for the State of Connecticut.
- Proof of ownership must be either a manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or current title and registration if the vehicle was purchased used.
- A form of valid identification such as a Connecticut state ID or driver’s license.
- Verify that you have paid the sales and use tax in Connecticut.
- Payment for all applicable fees and taxes.
Sample
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