A Connecticut bill of sale officially verifies the sale of vehicles, boats, firearms, or other high-value personal items in the state. Once both parties have filled out the form and signed it, the sale is complete, and ownership is transferred to the buyer.
How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut
To register your vehicle, you must do so in person at a DMV office within 60 days of establishing residency. First, schedule an appointment through the Connecticut DMV website, then visit the DMV to complete the registration process.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
Use a vehicle bill of sale form to buy or sell a motor vehicle
Vehicle Bill of Sale
Use a boat bill of sale to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis)
Boat Bill of Sale
Use a trailer bill of sale to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle)
Trailer Bill of Sale
Use a firearm bill of sale to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun)
Firearm Bill of Sale
Use a motorcycle bill of sale to transfer ownership of a motorcycle
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
In Connecticut, a bill of sale is necessary for registering most types of property.
Language and Copy Requirements
- Language: A bill of sale for a vehicle can be completed in any language, though state forms are provided only in English. The document must include the seller’s and buyer’s names and addresses, the sale price and date, a detailed description of the vehicle (including VIN, make, model, year, color, body style, and odometer reading), and the seller’s signature.
- Number of Copies: Three copies are required: one for the seller, one for the buyer, and one for the DMV.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale (Form H-31)
- Certificate of title
- Connecticut driver’s license or valid identification
- Connecticut Registration and Title Application (Form H-13B)
- Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (Form Q-1)
- Emissions check (if applicable)
- Odometer disclosure statement
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Registration fees
- A motor vehicle power of attorney (Form A-83) – to allow someone else to make vehicle-related decisions on your behalf
Boat Registration Forms
- Application For Vessel Registration and Certificate of Number Decal (Form B-148)
- Bill of Sale
- Connecticut driver’s license
- An ownership document (which can be either the current Connecticut title or the current out-of-state title)
- Proof that all use and sales tax was paid
Gun Registration Forms
Connecticut has a de facto registry of long guns and handguns. Anyone buying a handgun must have an eligibility certificate or a permit to sell or carry, and anyone carrying a handgun must have a permit to carry.
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