An emissions test and vehicle identification number (VIN) verification is required, which are performed at the emissions station. Please bring your vehicle, registration and drivers license to your local emissions test station.

Vehicles that are exempt from emissions testing will require a VIN verification at a Full Service DMV Branch Office, with the exception of the Norwalk Office.

A Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) will be completed by the emissions technician and a copy of the report will be given to you. The VIR must be presented to the DMV when applying for a permanent registration.

Once you have had your emissions test and VIN verification completed, you will need to:

• Proceed to your local Full Service or Satellite DMV Office and submit your out of state Certificate of Title and motor vehicle registration certificate. If there is a change of ownership the title must be assigned.
  Note: If your Title is being held by a leasing company or lien holder, a valid out of state registration certificate will suffice. If the registration certificate has expired, a photocopy of the title will also be required. No change of ownership is allowed when only presenting a copy of the title and registration.
• Present the VIR or VIN verification report.
• Complete the Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13).
• Provide your current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from your insurance company.  The insurance card must be in the name of registered owner(s) of vehicle.  If vehicle is being leased, the insurance card may be in the name of the lessee.
• Identification will be required to register a vehicle.  Please see list of Acceptable Forms of Identification.