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BOAT REGISTRATION SUMMARY

State of Connecticut

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          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.
Visitation period. 60 days.


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