Connecticut bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Connecticut.
A Connecticut bill of sale is required to register a car, and the CT DMV form is H-31. You can also write your own. It needs both names and addresses, the car details, the price, the date and the seller's signature. Sales tax is based on the bill of sale price or the NADA value, whichever is higher.
Does Connecticut have an official bill of sale form?
H-31 · Bill of Sale- The NADA average trade-in value or the bill of sale price, whichever is higher
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat CT DMV says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
Next steps
Common questions
Can I write my own bill of sale?
Yes. There is no special form required, as long as it has the details the DMV lists.
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Does the price on the bill of sale set the tax?
Only if it is higher than the NADA average trade-in value.
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Does it need a notary?
We have not confirmed it yet, so ask the CT DMV.
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This page summarizes official Connecticut sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.