Do you have titles in Connecticut?

I am in process of buying a 51 Caddy from a guy in Connecticut and he says it has no title and is being sold with a bill of sale only. I've dealt with a few southern states that just don't have titles. I tried searching but didn't really end up with the answer I was looking for. Anyway- Do you guys in Connecticut with old cars have titles or just go by your registration?

 

I bought my 61 Lincoln out of Connecticut and it was sold the same way. Sort of weirded me out at first because we dont have that here. When I got it home Washington State issued me a title.

 

No, Ct DMV does not issue titles on vehicles over 25 Years old. I've sold a few vehicles out of state and no one ever had a hassle getting them registered. When I sell the car I provide a Bill of Sale and a copy of my Registration. Todd

 

Thanks guys, this is exactly the info I needed. Looks like I'm heading to Connecticut to pick up a Caddy.

 

some cars still have titles, check the cars registration, it will have a spot near the top that says; title and then a y [for yes] or an n [for no]. if it has a y and no title you might have a problem.

 

Todd is correct! no title needed here in ct. good luck on your trip!

 

Check your state DMV statutes first. Some states will register a CT car only if it comes with a current CT registration. And other states will just take a bill of sale without a reg.

Ct did not issue titles with new cars until 1959, and when I grew up in the 60s, we did need titles on any age of car..... but a couple of decades ago, they did do away with titles on the older cars again. Kind of made a mess for the out-of-state sales IMO.

Records do not get saved beyond 3 years, so in most cases they can't help trace back for an old title number.

We can register a car without a title here, but we cannot get a new title when we do register it.

 

Older cars currently registered in CT can be sold out of state on a bill of sale and copy of the current registration. Most states will honor that sort of paperwork, it doesn't hurt however to discuss this with the DMV in your home state. As a side note, if a CT resident registers an older car from outside CT they do not have to (and should not) present a title from another state. The CT DMV will take the title and destroy it when you register the car. I keep the titles and only present a CT bill of sale, and a VIN verification form, as well as proof of insurance and the car will clear. There is a process to retitle older cars that have a title but it is so damn difficult that most people just pass. Jim M

 

Strongly suggest you get the registration and absolutely get a notarized bill of sale..