Motor Vehicle Credit Procedure

A motor vehicle tax bill covers the period from October 1st to September 30th. If you did transfer your plates to another vehicle, a tax credit will be automatically applied to the first bill for your new vehicle.  The taxpayer is not involved in this process. If you sold your vehicle and did NOT transfer the plate to another vehicle, you may be entitled to a tax credit.  Please read the "POSSIBLE TAX CREDIT SECTION" to identify the documentation the Department of Assessments requires to adjust your tax bill.  Special note: a CT Department of Motor Vehicle cancellation of license plate does not indicate that you have disposed of the vehicle thus the requirement for the 2nd form of proof. Copies of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt may be requested from CT Department of Motor Vehicles {Copy Records Division} at (860) 263-5154.  The Proof For Adjustments (“Prorates”) Of Motor Vehicle Regular List Must Be Presented Within 27 Months Of The Assessment Date.  Example: The Owner Of A Vehicle With A Bill With An Assessment Date Of October 1, 2000 Has Until December 31,2002 To Present Proof Of Disposal To The Assessor MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS The documents supporting your claim of vehicle disposal must meet the following criteria.  Any documentation provided: Must be the original Must be clearly dated Must be signed (when necessary) Must be legible Must show vehicle identification number, make and year POSSIBLE TAX CREDIT SECTION VEHICLE SOLD: A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. REQUIRED Either one of the next 4 A copy of the bill of sale with the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle as well as buyer’s signature. A copy of the new owner’s registration or the new owners title with the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle. A copy of your title showing transfer. A DMV title search document.  Contact the DMV for more details. TOTALLY DESTROYED VEHICLE: A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. REQUIRED Either one of the next 2 A letter from your insurance agent or company stating that the vehicle was a total loss, the date of the accident and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle. Dated receipt from junk dealer to whom the vehicle was sold and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle. * POLICE REPORTS ARE UNACCEPTABLE VEHICLE REGISTERED OUT OF STATE: A copy of your mortgage or rental agreement. An electric bill showing beginning service date. Federal Income Tax return for tax year in question. A voter's registration card showing registration date. A copy of the original out of state registration and title showing and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle. REQUIRED VEHICLE STOLEN: A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. REQUIRED Either one of the next 2 A statement from your insurance agent or company stating that vehicle was stolen and not recovered, date of theft and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle. A copy of report from the Police Department which must state that the vehicle was stolen and never recovered.  IF TAXED IN WRONG CT TOWN: A copy of your mortgage or rental agreement. An electric bill showing beginning service date. Federal Income Tax return for tax year in question. A voter's registration card showing registration date. A copy of new CT registration showing and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle. REQUIRED * Note:  There is no pro-ration when you move from one CT town to another. Proof must be prior to Assessment date. IF VEHICLE IS REPOSSESSED: A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. REQUIRED Either one of the next 2 Letter from the finance company stating the date vehicle was taken and that it was not redeemed by you and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle. Copy of bill of sale or auction papers that shows the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle and date of sale.