Motor Vehicle

Are You A New Resident In Columbia?
As you are settling into your new home, be sure to make a note to notify the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles about your change of address.
Once you have established residency in Connecticut, you have 30 days to transfer your out-of-state license to Connecticut and 60 days to transfer your vehicle(s) registration, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

If you are transferring from one town to another within Connecticut, you may obtain the necessary forms on-line at the DMV web site at www.ct.gov/dmv.
Columbia residents who notice out-of-state plates for a period over 60 days may write, anonymously, to: Department of Motor Vehicles, Registration Compliance Unit, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06161. Please include the name of the person and his/her Connecticut address, the state and out of state registration number and any other pertinent information. Any questions regarding the above should be directed to the Registration Compliance Unit at (860) 263-5447 Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
New Connecticut residents should rest assured that the transfer process is easy. The DMV web site has a listing of locations and instructions on how to proceed. Here are the steps. Visit any DMV offices and obtain a VIN (vehicle identification number) verification report.

Motor vehicle adjustments

In order to have a motor vehicle bill adjusted we need two forms of proof. The first is a copy of the vehicle plate return receipt that you get from DMV when you return your plates. The second is something proving you got rid of the vehicle. Accepted proofs are a copy of the bill of sale, an out-of-state registration, an insurance statement that specifically states your vehicle was removed for sale or because it was sold, stolen or totaled. You can also submit a junked vehicle statement from the junk yard or a copy of your purchase agreement if you traded in a vehicle and bought a vehicle with lower value If you traded a vehicle and kept the same plate do not bring us any documentation because DMV will process it. Please refer to the MV petition below to see what proofs are acceptable.

Property tax exemption for NEW commerical truck, truck tractor, trailer or semitrailer. CGS 12-81(74). Please fill out attached application (M-65) and submit by November 1st unless purchased after October 1st the you have until the following November 1st to file.