Get CT E-159 2006-2024

When your registration is canceled, the RMV will provide you with a registration cancellation receipt. Once your registration is canceled, you must recycle or destroy your license plates. Plates can be cut in half and discarded; or you can recycle destroyed plates if your town accepts them at the local recycle center.

For a vehicle titled in the State of Connecticut, the executor or administrator of an estate must assign the Certificate of Title to the purchaser. Find a list of acceptable probate court documents and registration requirements.

ALL UNUSED LICENSE PLATES SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, WHERE YOU WILL BE GIVEN A RECEIPT. (NOTE: IF YOUR LICENSE PLATES WERE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER THE NEW VEHICLE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CREDITED.

Before you end the vehicle's liability insurance coverage If you do not turn in your plate(s), we will suspend your registration and can suspend your driver license.

Make an appointment at your local DMV hub office or branch office. Complete a request for registration refund (Form F-82) and bring it with you to your appointment.

Any plates that are not being used should be returned to the Department of Motor Vehicles as soon as possible. If the plates are not returned or cancelled they are listed as active until they expire and will continue to generate a tax bill.

ALL UNUSED LICENSE PLATES SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, WHERE YOU WILL BE GIVEN A RECEIPT. (NOTE: IF YOUR LICENSE PLATES WERE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER THE NEW VEHICLE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CREDITED. YOU MUST PAY THE BILL ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS DISPOSED OF.)

Replace your license plates If your plates have been lost or stolen, you'll need to notify your local police department and get a police report. Applications to have a plate re-made are accepted 10 months from the date reported lost or stolen.