Connecticut: notifying the DMV after you sell

Connecticut doesn't have a sale notice, but you do need to cancel your registration and plates after you sell. That ends your responsibility for the car.

At a glance

• Required? No sale notice, but you must cancel your registration and plates
• Deadline: No set deadline. Cancel promptly after pickup.
• Form: Registration and plate cancellation
• Where to file: Online, by mail, or in person at the DMV

What to do

1. Remove your plates before pickup.
2. After pickup, cancel your registration and plates online, by mail, or at a DMV office.
3. Keep a copy of the signed title and your Bill of Sale.

Your license plates

• Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
• Destroy or recycle them. For vanity or special plates, choose customer held when you cancel to reserve them for up to 1 year.

Keep for your records

• Your cancellation receipt
• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale

Official source

Connecticut DMV

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the Connecticut DMV site for the latest requirements.