Signing Your Connecticut Vehicle Title
Connecticut keeps title signing pretty straightforward. Grab a blue or black pen, take a breath, and sign your name exactly as it appears on the title. No shortcuts, no nicknames, no creative handwriting.
Things That Will Void a Connecticut Title (Avoid These)
- Signing anywhere other than the seller section
- A signature that doesn’t match your driver’s license
- Cross-outs, erasing, or trying to “fix it”
- White-out or correction fluid
- Rips, tears, or damaged titles
- Tracing over signatures
- Using pencil or marker instead of ink
If any of these happen, the DMV will usually require a replacement title before the sale can move forward.
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Where to Sign a Connecticut Title
Flip the title over and look for the “Transfer by Owner” section. On the top left of the back of the title, sign where it says “Signature of Seller.”
That’s the spot. Don’t sign anywhere else unless the Connecticut DMV specifically tells you to.
Vehicles with Multiple Owners
More than one owner listed? The word between the names determines who must sign:
- AND – all listed owners must sign
- / – all listed owners must sign
- OR – only one owner may be required to sign
- AND/OR – one or more owners may be required to sign
When in doubt, get everyone to sign. It’s faster than fixing it later.
Titles Showing a Lienholder
If a lienholder appears on the title, the lien must be released before ownership can be transferred.
- A lien release signature or stamp on the title
- Or an original lien release document from the lender
No lien release means no title transfer.
If the Vehicle Owner Is Deceased
This situation requires additional documentation.
- Joint ownership with survivorship requires a certified death certificate
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Individual ownership requires legal proof, such as:
- Executor or Administrator paperwork
- Surviving spouse documentation
- Next-of-kin authorization
Replacing a Lost or Damaged Connecticut Title
Lost it? Damaged it? Connecticut allows you to request a duplicate title before selling.
- In person: often processed the same day
- By mail: typically takes 2 to 4 weeks
What you’ll need
- Completed (Form H-6B)
- Valid photo ID if applying in person
- $25 fee by money order or cashier’s check
- Submit the application at a local Connecticut DMV
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Or mail to:
State of Connecticut
Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Specialized Registry Services
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
After Selling Your Vehicle in Connecticut
Once the sale is complete, there are just a couple of final steps.
- Remove your license plates before releasing the vehicle
- Report the sale to the Connecticut DMV within 30 days
How to Report the Sale
In Person
Visit a local Connecticut DMV or authorized tag agency and submit your sale paperwork.
By Mail
State of Connecticut
Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Specialized Registry Services
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Online
Connecticut also allows sales to be reported through its official online services portal.
Do I Keep My License Plates?
Yes. Connecticut requires sellers to remove their license plates before releasing the vehicle. Contact the DMV if you have questions about transferring or returning plates.
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