Connecticut Registration Fees
Quick answer
The base three-year passenger registration fee is $120, plus a $5 plate fee, $10 administrative fee, $15 Clean Air Act fee, and a Passport to the Parks fee (currently $24, effective July 1, 2025).
Agency
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Base registration fee
$120.00 for three years
Online option
In person only
Find a verified place to registration fees
DMV Waterbury
2210 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury 06704
800-842-8222
DMV Bridgeport
95 Sylvan Ave, Bridgeport 06606
800-842-8222
DMV Enfield Office
4 Pearson Way, Enfield 06082
DMV Wethersfield (Headquarters)
60 State Street, Wethersfield 06161
860-263-5700
Before you start
- No documents are required to view this page. See Vehicle Registration for the documents needed to complete a transaction.
Cost
Base registration fee
flat$120.00 for three years
Passenger car, SUV, truck, van, bus, or motorhome (regular)
Plate fee
flat$5.00
All registrations
Administrative fee
flat$10.00
All registrations
Clean Air Act fee
flat$15.00
All registrations
Passport to the Parks fee
flat$24.00, effective July 1, 2025
All non-commercial vehicle registrations
How it works
- Fees are paid at a DMV hub or branch office, or by phone for eligible renewals.
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
Paid at a DMV hub or branch office.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles