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This page will cover the street legal requirements and motorcycle registration and title process in Connecticut and provide some tips on how to register if you bought the motorcycle without a title.
Learn more about motorcycle title transfers in Connecticut.
Connecticut Title & Inspection Requirements for Used Motorcycles
- Does Connecticut have an equipment/safety inspection?
- Yes, periodic safety/equipment inspections.
- Does Connecticut require VIN Inspections for motorcycles bought out of state?
- Required for out of state motorcycles.
- Does Connecticut require a title for old motorcycles?
- No title required for motorcycles older than 20 model years.
How to Title and Register a Motorcycle in Connecticut
To register your bike in Connecticut, you need:
- Signed title
- Bill of sale and old registration if bought in a state that doesn’t issue titles.
- Bill of Sale
- Supplemental Assignment of Ownership Form for motorcycles over 20 years old.
- Registration and title fees and sales tax.
Find more information about Connecticut motorcycle registration and registration renewal.
How to Register a no Title Motorcycle in Connecticut
Here are some of your options when it comes to registering a CT motorcycle with no title:
Option 1: Bikes from Connecticut
Have the seller complete:
- An Application for Replacement Certificate of Title
- Supplemental Assignment of Ownership Form for motorcycles over 20 years old.
Learn how to replace a lost motorcycle title in Connecticut.
Option 2: Bikes from out of state
If the motorcycle was bought in a state that requires motorcycle titles:
- Have the previous owner request a duplicate title in that state.
- Find motorcycle registration and title details for all states here.
Option 3: Register in a No-Title State
Register the bike in a non-title, no residency requirement, mail-in registration application state, such as Vermont.
- Follow the registration requirements in Vermont.
- Transfer your registration to your own state.
Connecticut Street Legal Motorcycle Equipment Requirements
Connecticut motorcycles must have:
- Rearview mirror.
- Fenders on both wheels.
- Handlebars must not rise above shoulder height.
- Passenger footrest when riding with a passenger.
- Turn signals required.
- Odometer required if originally equipped by the motorcycle manufacturer.
- Daytime headlights required.
Learn more about street legal motorcycle requirements.
This information was correct at the time of writing it, but state laws are subject to change.