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Connecticut Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Transferring a vehicle title in Connecticut costs $25 in title fees — but the real cost of a private-party purchase is usually the tax: 6.35% sales/use tax (7.75% on vehicles over $50,000) on the higher of the bill-of-sale price or NADA average trade-in value. Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.

Verified against official Connecticut sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your purchase

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • Tax on sale
      6.35% sales/use tax (7.75% on vehicles over $50,000) on the higher of the bill-of-sale price or NADA average trade-in value.
      $2,222.50
    • Title fee
      $25.00
    One-time total: $2,247.50

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    Good to know

    • Titles are only issued for vehicles 20 model years old or newer.

    What determines title transfer cost in Connecticut?

    • Purchase price (tax basis)
    • Title fee ($25)
    • Tax on private-party sales
    • Family/gift exemptions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a title transfer cost in Connecticut?

    The title fee itself is $25. 6.35% sales/use tax (7.75% on vehicles over $50,000) on the higher of the bill-of-sale price or NADA average trade-in value. Use the calculator above with your purchase price for the full picture.

    Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase in Connecticut?

    Yes — 6.35% sales/use tax (7.75% on vehicles over $50,000) on the higher of the bill-of-sale price or NADA average trade-in value.

    Are family transfers or gifted vehicles taxed in Connecticut?

    Immediate family (spouse, parent, sibling, child, civil-union partner) transfers are exempt if the vehicle was registered to the relative for at least 60 days and previously taxed. Gifts are exempt with Form AU-463.

    How long do I have to transfer a title in Connecticut?

    Connecticut publishes no hard transfer deadline or late fee — but you can't legally drive until the vehicle is registered, and driving with out-of-state plates as a resident is a $250 infraction.

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    Official Connecticut resources

    Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

    Connecticut DMV ↗☎ (860) 263-5700portal.ct.gov — fee source ↗portal.ct.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.