Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Connecticut. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page or
Federal Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level or federal boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The
registration number prefix for this state is "CT".
Title certificate.
Boat
title certificates are not available. This is a registration
only state.
Registration certificate.
All boats with a
motor, regardless of size must be registered. Boats that are 19
1/2 feet or larger, with or without a motor, must also be
registered. Registration is required for Coast Guard documented
boats.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
levied on boat transfers and first time registrations.
Loan perfection.
Security
interests on Coast Guard documented boats are perfected by
filing a preferred vessel mortgage. A UCC financing statement
must be filed on non-documented boats.
Registration agency.
Department of
Motor Vehicles.
Boat record search.
The
Department of Motor Vehicles will verify documents in hand by
telephone. Print-outs can be requested by mail or obtained from
a public record vendor. Inactive records are maintained for 4
years.
Ownership designations.
Both
signatures are required when transferring a registration with an
"AND" designation. Only one signature is required when
transferring with an "OR" designation.
Abandoned boats.
A boat is considered to be abandoned if it left unattended for
more than 24 hours on private property without the consent of
the landowner or on the waters of this state and not moored,
anchored, or made fast to the shore. If the boat is abandoned on
a trailer, the trailer is treated separately as a vehicle.
Connecticut has procedures for passage of the registration or
title under these circumstances.
Foreclosed boats.
An affidavit of repossession is required to transfer ownership
for a non-judicial foreclosure on the state level. If the boat
is documented, a special affidavit with supporting evidence must
be presented to the Coast Guard.
Hull number inspection.
Required for
state assigned hull numbers and when there is a discrepancy.
Reporting requirements.
Ownership
transfers and abandonments must be reported within 15 day.
Outboard motors.
Titling and
registration certificates are not available.
Boat trailers.
Registration
and titling are required.
Notary
public.
A notary seal
is optional, but not required by this state.
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60 days.
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