Register an Out-of-State Vehicle in Connecticut
Quick answer
New Connecticut residents have 90 days from establishing residency to transfer their vehicle registration.
Agency
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Deadline
Transfer your registration within 90 days of establishing Connecticut residency
Online option
In person only
Find a verified place to new connecticut residents
DMV Enfield Office
4 Pearson Way, Enfield 06082
DMV Wethersfield (Headquarters)
60 State Street, Wethersfield 06161
860-263-5700
Before you start
- Original out-of-state title
- Connecticut insurance identification card
- Emissions test and VIN verification, for vehicles with an out-of-state title
When
Transfer your registration within 90 days of establishing Connecticut residency
New Connecticut resident
Effective October 1, 2021, replacing the prior 60-day rule.
How it works
- Locate your original vehicle title
- Get an emissions test and VIN verification if required
- Make an appointment at a DMV hub office or the Enfield branch office
- Complete the transfer within 90 days of establishing residency
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
By appointment only, at a DMV hub office or the Enfield branch office.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles