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State Title Information

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When donating a car it is necessary to transfer ownership. Various states have different regulations on how this is done. This page is a collection of actual references from The California state web site.

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1. How do I add a name to my title?

2. How do I drop a name on my title?

3. How do I change a name on my title?

4. How do I obtain a duplicate title?

5. What vehicles don't need to be titled?

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1. How do I add a name to my title?

To Add a Name:

The original certificate of title signed by the owner (seller), showing the additional names on the reverse side. Both names must be listed as buyer with the proper conjunction. Please see Definition of Joint/Common Ownership for conjunction information. If title is currently held by a lien holder, the title must be released for "transfer purposes only".

If this is a non-titled vehicle (vehicles manufactured prior to 1981), a Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (form Q-1) must be completed in full indicating the additional name.

Application for Registration and Certificate of Title, (form H-13) must be completed and signed by both registering persons. Indicate the conjunction of ownership as it will appear on the new registration and title. Both parties must sign the application and also include dates of birth.

The owner 's current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from his/her insurance company. The insurance card must be in the name of both registered owner(s) of vehicle.

2. How do I drop a name on my title?

To Drop a Name:

The original certificate of title showing the change of name on the reverse side, signed by both owners, must be presented to the DMV (if the title is currently held by a lien holder, the title must be released for "transfer purposes only"). If the name being dropped is that of a deceased person, please see information page concerning Deceased Person’s Vehicle.

Application for Registration and Certificate of Title, (form H-13) must be completed and signed by the individual person registering the vehicle.

If this is a non-titled vehicle (vehicles manufactured prior to 1981), a Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (form Q-1) must be completed in full indicating the change of ownership.

If the purpose of dropping a name is due to a divorce and the vehicle is registered with the conjunction "and" or "and/or", you must submit a certified copy of the divorce decree, which specifically states you were awarded the vehicle. Otherwise, you will be required to pay sales tax on 1/2 of the book value.

The owner 's current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from his/her insurance company. The insurance card must be in the name of registered owner of vehicle.

3. How do I change a name on my title?

To Change a Name:

The original certificate of title showing the change of name on the reverse side, signed by the owner, must be presented to the DMV (if the title is currently held by a lien holder, the title must be released for "transfer purposes only"). If the name being changed is that of a deceased person, please see information page concerning Deceased Person’s Vehicle.

If this is a non-titled vehicle (vehicles manufactured prior to 1981), a Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (form Q-1) must be completed in full indicating the change of name.

Application for Registration and Certificate of Title, (form H-13) must be completed and signed. If vehicle is being registered in two (2) names, proper ownership conjunction must be indicated as it will appear on the new registration and title. Please see Definition of Joint/Common Ownership for conjunction information. Both parties must sign the application and also include dates of birth.

Owner 's current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from his/her insurance company. The insurance card must be in the name of registered owner(s) of vehicle.

If the reason for the name change is due to marriage or divorce, the owner must show certified documentation showing the name change (ie: marriage license or divorce decree). In addition, only the registration document must be presented, as the ownership on the title is not changing.

No sales tax is due on a vehicle obtained through the transfer or sale to a member of the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as one 's mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, husband or wife. Please see Transfer/Sale Between Immediate Family Members for further information. Delinquent property tax restrictions also apply.

4. How do I obtain a duplicate title?

The owner of the record must complete the Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title (form H-6B). This application must be signed and notarized. The cost to obtain a duplicate title is $25. Please note that DMV personnel will enter the Title number on the application.

If a lien (bank, credit union, etc.) was listed on the original title, then a lien release must accompany the Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title (form H-6B).

If the title is automated (beginning with number 20,000,000 or higher), the duplicate title can be issued at any full service DMV office. The title will only be given to the owner or lienholder of the record. Identification will be required.

All other requests for duplicate titles must be processed through the Title Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Requests can be mailed directly to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Title Division
60 State Street
Wethersfield , CT 06161

Note: Requests through the mail take approximately 10 working days. Once the duplicate title is produced it will be mailed to the titled owner or lienholder.

5. What vehicles don't need to be titled?

According to Connecticut State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-166 exempted vehicles: the acquisition of a certificate of title shall not be required and the issuance of a certificate of title by the commissioner of motor vehicles shall not be required for the following:

A vehicle owned by the United States, unless it is registered in this state.

A vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing.

A vehicle owned by a nonresident of this state and not required by law to be registered in this state.

A vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state.

A vehicle moved solely by animal power.

An implement of husbandry.

Special mobile equipment.

A self-propelled wheel chair or invalid tricycle.

Any trailer having a gross weight not in excess of 3,000 lbs.

Any vehicle for which a temporary registration has been issued pursuant to Connecticut State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-12 for the purpose of permitting a non-resident owner who purchases a vehicle in Connecticut to transport such vehicle to such owner’s home state.

A motor vehicle owned by the state or any town, city or borough within the state.

A motor vehicle registered temporarily for inspection purposes pursuant to Connecticut State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-12.

The acquisition of a certificate of title for any vehicle manufactured prior to 1981 shall not be required. The commissioner, in his discretion, may issue such certificate of title for such a vehicle.