Connecticut Bill of Sale
Connecticut requires a bill of sale for private sales. Connecticut does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles will accept alongside Form H-31.
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Connecticut bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Connecticut's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Connecticut Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Connecticut Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Connecticut Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Connecticut Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Connecticut Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Connecticut Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Connecticut RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Connecticut ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Connecticut Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Connecticut Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Connecticut Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Connecticut Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Connecticut Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Connecticut Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Connecticut Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Connecticut Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Connecticut Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Connecticut Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Connecticut General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Connecticut Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Connecticut: what to know
Connecticut requires a bill of sale (Form H-31, or your own with the same contents) along with proof of ownership to process a new registration; vehicles over 20 model years are not titled and use the Q-1 supplemental assignment with the last registration. No notary is required. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required for private sales.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form H-31.
- Agency: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Connecticut notary page.
Connecticut at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required for private sales
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form H-31
- Where the buyer registers
- Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (portal.ct.gov/dmv)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Connecticut requires a bill of sale (Form H-31, or your own with the same contents) along with proof of ownership to process a new registration; vehicles over 20 model years are not titled and use the Q-1 supplemental assignment with the last registration. No notary is required. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Connecticut require a bill of sale?+
Connecticut requires a bill of sale for private sales. Connecticut requires a bill of sale (Form H-31, or your own with the same contents) along with proof of ownership to process a new registration; vehicles over 20 model years are not titled and use the Q-1 supplemental assignment with the last registration. No notary is required. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Connecticut?+
Connecticut does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Connecticut bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form H-31, published by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Connecticut?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.