A trailer for personal use (i.e., boat trailer, utility trailer, snowmobile trailer, etc.) is registered as a Camp Trailer.

New manufactured trailer:

To register a new manufactured trailer that you have just purchased, you will need the following:

1. Bill of Sale (form H-31) identifying the trailer – must include the buyer and seller information, purchase price, year, make, body style, and vehicle identification number (VIN) of trailer.
2. Certificate of Origin properly assigned from dealer or manufacturer to the new owner.
3. Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13) completed by the new owner.
4. Identification will be required to register a trailer. Please see list of Acceptable Forms of Identification. 
5. Fees (see acceptable forms of payment):

• Registration fee - $18 to $22.50 (depending on month registered).
• Title fee - $25 and $10 for each lien-holder listed. (if the GVWR is over 3,000 lbs.).
• Safety plate fee - $5.
• Sales tax will be collected at a rate of 6 percent, charged on the bill of sale price. Credit will be given if tax was paid to a retail store or Connecticut licensed dealer and is identified on the Bill of Sale (form H-31).

Used manufactured trailer:

To register a used manufactured trailer that you have just purchased, you will need the following:

1. Bill of Sale  (form H-31) identifying the trailer – must include the buyer and seller information, purchase price, year, make, body style, and *VIN of trailer.
2. Proof of previous Connecticut registration (if GVWR is 3,000 lbs. or less).
3. Title properly assigned (if GVWR is over 3,000 lbs. and 1981 or newer).
4. Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13) completed by the new owner.
5. Identification will be required to register a trailer. Please see list of Acceptable Forms of Identification.
6. The trailer may require a safety inspection or VIN verification:

• If the GVWR of the trailer is over 10,000 lbs. the inspection of trailer is done at a DMV Safety Inspection Station.
  
• If the trailer was previously registered out-of-state, VIN verification is required.  Please note that VIN verifications for any type trailer are not performed at the Bridgeport, Danbury or Norwalk offices.

A 10-day temporary registration will be issued to bring the vehicle to inspection. The cost of the temporary plate is $7 for 10 days.

*If the trailer does not have a VIN or if the VIN is missing, an inspection will be required, no fee, and a VIN will be assigned. Please see Reassignment of Missing Trailer VIN and Assignment of VIN for Trailers for more information. There is a $50 fee for the new VIN if the trailers GVWR is over 3,000 lbs.

Fees (see acceptable forms of payment):

• Registration fee - $18 to $22.50 (depending on month registered). See acceptable forms of payment.
• Title fee - $25 and $10 for each lien-holder listed. (if the GVWR is over 3,000 lbs. and 1981 or newer).
• Safety plate fee - $5.
• Sales tax will be collected at a rate of 6 percent charged on the purchase price. Credit will be given if tax was paid to a Connecticut licensed dealer and is identified on the bill of sale.
• Administrative fee - $10, if the vehicle was previously registered out of state or if the vehicle is 10 years old or older.

A 10-day temporary registration will be issued to bring the vehicle to inspection. The cost of the temporary plate is $7 for 10 days.

To register a trailer that you have made (homemade), you will need the following:

1. Receipts for the parts/items that were used to make the trailer. Please see Classification of Trailers as Homemade for more information.
2. Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13) completed by the owner. Vehicle information should identify the trailer being registered (i.e.: year-1999, make-Homemade, body style-boat trailer). A VIN will be assigned at time of inspection.
3. Identification will be required to register a trailer. Please see list of Acceptable Forms of Identification. 

Inspection:

A safety inspection is required for all homemade trailers. Please see Inspection of Trailers for more information. A VIN will be assigned to the trailer. Please see Assignment of VIN for Trailers for more information. There is a $50 fee for the assigned VIN if the trailers GVWR is over 3,000 lbs.

A 10-day temporary registration will be issued for inspection purposes. The cost of the temporary plate is $7 for 10 days.

Fees (see acceptable forms of payment):

• Registration fee - $18 to $22.50 (depending on month registered).
• Title fee - $25 and $10 for each lien-holder listed. (if the GVWR is over 3,000 lbs.).
• Safety plate fee - $5.
• Sales tax will be collected at a rate of 6 percent on items used that were not previously taxed. Credit will be given if tax was paid on items when purchased.

Used Homemade Trailer:

To register a homemade trailer that you have purchased, you will need the following:

1. Bill of Sale (form H-31) identifying the trailer – must include the buyer and seller information, purchase price, year, make, body style, and *VIN of trailer.
2. Proof of previous Connecticut registration (if GVWR is 3,000 lbs. or less).
3. Title properly assigned (if GVWR is over 3,000 lbs. and 1981 or newer).
4. Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13) completed by the owner.
5. Identification will be required to register a trailer. Please see list of Acceptable Forms of Identification. 
6. The trailer may require a safety inspection or VIN verification:

• If the GVWR of the trailer is over 10,000 lbs. the inspection of the trailer is done at a DMV Safety Inspection Station.
  
• If the trailer was previously registered out-of-state, a VIN verification is required.  Please note that VIN verifications for any type trailer are not performed at the Bridgeport, Danbury or Norwalk offices.

*If the trailer does not have a VIN or if the VIN is missing, an inspection will be required (No Fee) and a VIN will be assigned. Please see Reassignment of Missing Trailer VIN and Assignment of VIN for Trailers for more information on inspection. There is a $50 fee for the assigned VIN if the trailers GVWR is over 3,000 lbs.

Fees (see acceptable forms of payment):

• Registration fee - $18 to $22.50 (depending on month registered).
• Title fee - $25 and $10 for each lien-holder listed. (if the GVWR is over 3,000 lbs. and 1981 or newer).
• Safety plate fee - $5.
• Sales Tax will be collected at a rate of 6 percent charged on the purchase price.
• Administrative fee - $10, if the vehicle was previously registered out of state or if the vehicle is 10 years old or older.

Note: If the trailer is being registered to a minor (16 or 17 years old), parental consent and special financial responsibility insurance are also required.