DMV Easy Answers
for How to Obtain a Temporary Registration
This service is provided by appointment only at a DMV office. Make an appointment here. A temporary registration may be obtained for the purpose of needing a safety inspection and/or emissions test.
What to do:
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Make an appointment at a DMV office and provide the required documents listed below.
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Obtain your temporary registration.
Temporary registrations are not renewable.
What to bring:
If the vehicle is not previously registered in your name:
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Title Certificate of the former owner which must show assignment of ownership.
- Bill of Sale (form H-31).
- Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13B).
- Your current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from your insurance company.
- Acceptable Form of Identification.
If the vehicle is previously registered in your name:
- Your current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from your insurance company.
- Acceptable Form of Identification.
What it will cost:
- $21 for every 10 days
- $27 for 10 days for commercial vehicles with a GVWR of 6000lbs or less
Sales tax will be collected for newly purchased vehicles.
- The sales tax will be 6.35 percent for vehicles purchased at $50,000 or less.
- The sales tax will be 7.75 percent for vehicles over $50,000.
For additional information, please see Requirements for Obtaining a Temporary Registration.