New Automobile Warranties Account Surcharge
A new automobile warranties account surcharge (also known as the Lemon Law surcharge) of $3.00 per vehicle is imposed on the sale or lease of each new motor vehicle registered as a passenger vehicle, a passenger and commercial vehicle (combination) or a motorcycle. This includes vehicles registered in any other state as well as Connecticut. The surcharge is to be submitted annually to report sales from January 1st – December 31st. Please note, the law has changed and any annual surcharge paid after March 31st will be subject to a $2.00 per vehicle late fee.New Application:
Information to Report Annual Surcharge for Current Dealers:
- Pursuant to Public Act 21-37, Section 42-172, the New Automobile Warranties Account Surcharge (NAW)has changed to an annual payment.
- The Department of Consumer Protection will send notifications for payment of the surcharges for all new motor vehicles sold or leased during the prior calendar year of January 1st to December 31st approximately 45 – 60 days prior to the annual due date with the necessary information to pay online. Your annual lump sum payment will be due by March 31st of each year.
- The department requests that all payments be submitted online. If you did not receive a notice with your User ID and/or the Fast Track PIN information, send an email to dcp.online@ct.gov and include the name of the dealership, license number and email address. If you are unable to report and pay the annual surcharge online, print and complete this form to mail with a check or money order for the applicable fee.
- If a dealership is past due on other surcharge reporting periods, please email dcp.licenseservices@ct.gov for instructions to pay online.
Lemon Law Program:
- Information on the Lemon Law Program for Dealerships is available at https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Lemon-Law/Index-Lemon-Law/The-Lemon-Law-Surcharge-Program-for-Dealers.