Does anyone know if I buy an older car, 30's or so..what do I have to do in CT??Is there an inspection/emmsions/ and whatnot I got to go through? I found a ride I wanted to buy, has no engine in it at all, so I am trying to find out what I have to go through for CT, but can't find much about it. Any helpful info would be great!
if the car was originally registered in Ct. then it does not need to go thur inspection, but you got to prove that the car was registered in Ct. there is no emissions on a car that old.... here is a that link might help you.... http://www.dmv.org/ good luck ...[23]
If the car was registered in CT and you can prove it (with a old title/registration/etc.) You should be able to register it with a bill of sale without the DMV ever seeing it. Related to that, make sure you have a Bill of Sale (and a signed title if they have that). The CT DMV has this one you can use, but any one will work so long as it has everything listed on that form. If the car is from out of state you will have to get a "vin check" done. You get a temp plate, drive it to the DMV and they make sure the VIN stamped on the frame matches the one on your paperwork. If the car looks obviously highly modified (body/frame don't match, drivetrain obviously from another vehicle/era etc.) or is otherwise not mostly the original vehicle it may be considered a "Composite Vehicle". In this case you'll need paperwork on the car and all major components that aren't original(motor/trans/rearend/body/frame). If you buy an engine/trans off a buddy, have them write you up a receipt that lists the VIN stamped on the engine, so you can prove where you got the parts. There are no emissions tests on cars over 25 years old. When you do your registration, make sure you check the box that the vehicle is legally able to operate on the roads of CT, if you don't they will want an inspection. CT DMV: Purcahsing an Out-of-State Titled Vehicle Hope that helps.
From THIS PAGE Building your own hot rod or chopper? Remember, if you want to ever drive your custom-built vehicle, you're going to need to register it. Connecticut allows registration of custom-built/composite vehicles, but the vehicle must first pass a special inspection process. Before You Start Building If you've used parts from other vehicles to build your own, you need to make sure you have title certificates for each vehicle used for component parts, as well as receipts for all parts used. If any parts are from used vehicles, you need to include VIN numbers on each receipt. To get a registration, you're going to have to submit your vehicle to a detailed inspection process, during which time you are required to show all receipts and titles. No receipts means no inspection and no registration. Ready for Inspection When you're ready for the vehicle to be registered and inspected, you need to do the following: * Use the Department of Motor Vehicles telephone center to make an appointment for a composite vehicle inspection. Composite inspections are done at the Wethersfield office only by appointment. * Transfer the vehicle by flat-bed truck or trailer to the inspection station. You cannot drive or tow the vehicle. None of its wheels can touch the ground until it passes inspection and you are granted a registration. * Complete an application for composite inspection and bring it to the DMV inspection station, along with two photos of the vehicle and all supporting documents―including titles and receipts for all major parts. The inspection fee is $88 and the VIN costs another $50. * If your vehicle passes inspection, the DMV inspector will assign a VIN to your vehicle, which will allow you to begin the standard process of applying for a registration and title. If you fail, you can ask for a re-inspection without going through the appointment process. You're also going to have to submit your vehicle for an emissions exam. Some vehicles are exempt from emissions testing. Until January 2007, any composite vehicle that is not exempt must pass standard state emission testing. After new rules go into effect in January 2007, composite vehicles will have to meet specific standards. Exempt Vehicles There are some exemptions to the program, particularly newer models, many older vehicles, motorcycles and other specialized vehicles: * New vehicles that are four or less model years old (as of 1/1/07 model years, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008). * A motor vehicle twenty five-years old or older, (as of 1/1/07, model years 1983 and older). * Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, such as certain heavy-duty trucks or recreational vehicles * Composite Vehicles ( Effective July 1, 2007) * Electric-powered vehicles * Bicycles with motors attached * Motorcycles * Certain vehicles registered but not designed primarily for highway use * Farm vehicles * Class-1 School Buses * Vehicles with Dealer, Repairer, or Transporter Plates while official tests are obtained
I had a follow on question to this thread. Does anyone know about sales tax. I called the DMV a few times asking when I should pay sales tax. I bought a car a few years ago and have been restoring it. The DMV says pay the tax when you register it. Are they going to hit me with penalties and interest for not paying when I bought the car? That is what they did when I lived in MA in a similar scenario. Also, do they tax on the bill of sale amount or market value. I have a friend (again in MA) where they taxed on market value which was 8000 (fully running done car) vs the 500 he paid for a basket case.
al of my friends with modified cars [chopped tops ] in connecticut have them registered in other states
Burt ; You only pay sales tax on the amount that is on the Bill of sale. No matter when you register it. You can bring it down on a trailer,and get a vin check. I brought my 48 down to Weth Dmv inspector checked the vin and nothing else. Heard they may change and go back to Inspecting older cars.
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