Connecticut vehicle bill of sale

Fill in the free Connecticut bill of sale on this page and print it.

The DMV tells sellers to give the buyer the signed title along with a bill of sale. A bill of sale is always required with proof of ownership to register a vehicle. You may use Form H-31 or write your own. Form H-31 has no notary section; the seller signs a statement under penalty of false statement. For a non-titled vehicle more than 20 model years old, the buyer needs the last owner's registration plus a bill of sale or a Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (Form Q-1).

Use the official form if you prefer it: Bill of Sale (H-31).

Connecticut lists these items:

• Buyer's name and address
• Seller's name and address
• Make, model, year, color and VIN
• Odometer reading
• Sales price
• Date of sale
• Seller's signature
• Buyer's signature

1. Complete and sign the assignment on the back of the Connecticut title, including the buyer's name and address.
2. Give the buyer the signed title and a bill of sale (Form H-31 or your own).
3. If the title is lost and the buyer will register in Connecticut, complete and sign Form H-6B and Form Q-1 and give them to the buyer.
4. If the vehicle is more than 20 model years old, it has no title. Give the buyer your last registration and a bill of sale or Form Q-1.
5. Keep copies of the completed title and bill of sale.
6. Remove your plates from the vehicle.
7. Cancel your registration online, by mail or in person, and keep the plate disposition receipt.
8. Keep your liability insurance until the registration is canceled.

Reverse side of the Connecticut certificate of title, in the assignment and warranty of title. State law requires the buyer's name and address in the assignment. If the owners are joined by 'or', or no conjunction is shown, one owner's signature is enough. If they are joined by 'and', both owners must sign. The title signature does not need a notary in Connecticut.

Required: registration and plate cancellation. File Marker Plate Notice (cancel registration by mail), E-159. Connecticut has no separate notice of sale form. You can file it online.

Remove your plates before handing over the vehicle. Then cancel the registration online, by mail (Form E-159) or in person. Canceling is free, and the plate disposition receipt is your proof. After canceling, the DMV says plates can be discarded at your discretion. If you are eligible, you can request a registration fee refund during online cancellation or with Form F-82. Form F-82 says a refund needs at least one full year left on a two-year registration, or one to two years left on a three-year registration. State law also lets you transfer an unexpired registration to another vehicle you own.

Inspection. The DMV says personal vehicles generally do not need a safety inspection. Its FAQ says the buyer of a 10-year-old vehicle does not need a safety inspection, but the vehicle may need an emissions test. Most vehicles four or more model years old need an emissions test every two years. DMV pages do not list a seller emissions test at the time of sale. An overdue emissions test is a compliance issue that may need to be resolved before the buyer can register.

Odometer disclosure. Write the odometer reading on the bill of sale. Form H-31 has an odometer field, and the DMV lists the odometer reading for a bill of sale you write yourself. The buyer also enters the reading on the registration and title application (Form H-13B).

Sales tax. The buyer pays Connecticut sales and use tax at registration: 6.35%, or 7.75% for vehicles over $50,000. For private sales, the tax is based on the NADA average trade-in value or the bill of sale price, whichever is higher. The purchase price goes on Form H-13B. No tax is due on a sale or transfer to immediate family if the vehicle was registered in the family member's name for at least 60 days, or on a qualifying gift (Form AU-463). The seller's vehicle stays subject to local property tax until the registration is canceled.

The title fee is $25.

Forms used in the transfer:

• Bill of Sale (H-31)
• Connecticut Registration and Title Application (H-13B)
• Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (Q-1)
• Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (H-6B)
• Marker Plate Notice (cancel registration by mail), E-159
• Application for One Year or Two Year Refund on Registration (F-82)

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fees change, so check with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) if anything about your sale is unusual. Last verified October 20, 2026.

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