Are you new to West Hartford?
Remember to register your car with us

Are you new to West Hartford? 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.

West Hartford 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. Now proceed to the registration area.

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