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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 registration or 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 (non-supplemental) list must be presented within 27 months of the assessment date. This is State Law. 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.
PLEASE NOTE: UNREGISTERED VEHICLES IN YOUR POSSESSION AND VEHICLES REGISTERED IN OTHER STATES BUT LOCATED IN CONNECTICUT FOR THREE MONTHS ARE TAXABLE & MUST BE DECLARED AS PERSONAL PROPERTY ANNUALLY. FAILURE TO DECLARE MAY SUBJECT YOU TO PENALTIES & MULTIPLE YEARS ASSESSMENTS.
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
Download the Motor Vehicle Tax Brochure here (modified to fit 8.5" x 11" paper)
Effective: August 2011
What if my vehicle was?:
1. Sold, 2. Totaled/Junked, 3. Stolen, 4. Registered Out of State, 5. Taxed in the Wrong Town, 6. Repossessed, 7. Donated, 8. Registered Out of the country, 9. Active Military Duty
REQUIRED PROOFS FOR ADJUSTMENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX BILLS
CITY OF NEW HAVEN
What If My Vehicle Was?
1. WHAT IF MY VEHICLE WAS SOLD?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
1. A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. (Required)
AND Any one of the next 3
2. A copy of your title (front & back) with the year, make, model, Vehicle Identification #, as well as buyer’s signature, as required by Connecticut DMV.
3. A copy of the new owner’s registration or the new owner’s title with the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle.
4. Copy of a Trade-In Agreement with a dealer for the vehicle.
NOTE: State Law Prohibits tax credits in vehicle transfers between immediate family members (fathers, mothers, siblings, children, etc)
2. WHAT IF MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED/JUNKED?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
1. A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. (Required)
AND Any one of the next 2
2. A signed letter from your insurance agent or company on original letterhead stating that the vehicle was totaled, the date of the accident and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification number and that the salvage was retained by the insurance company.
3. Dated receipt from junk dealer to whom the vehicle was sold and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification number.
NOTE: POLICE REPORTS ARE UNACCEPTABLE
3. WHAT IF MY VEHICLE WAS STOLEN?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
1. A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. (Required)
AND Any one of the next 2
2. A signed letter from your insurance agent or company on original letterhead stating that the vehicle was stolen and not recovered, date of theft and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification number.
3. A copy of report from the Police Department which must state that the vehicle was stolen and never recovered.
4. WHAT IF MY VEHICLE WAS REGISTERED OUT OF STATE?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
1. Copy of out-of-state registration and title, and which must indicate the year, make, model, &VIN of the vehicle. (Required)
2. A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. (Required)
AND Any one of the next 4
3. A copy of your home assessment record or lease showing date(s).
4. An electric bill showing the beginning service date.
5. Federal Income Tax return for tax year in question.
6. A voter’s registration card showing registration dates
5. WHAT IF ME VEHICLE WAS TAXED IN WRONG TOWN?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
1. Connecticut registration showing the year, make, model, &VIN of the vehicle. (Required)
AND Any one of the next 5
2. A copy of your home assessment record or lease showing date(s)
3. Federal Income Tax return for the year in question.
4. A voter’s registration card showing registration date.
5. Driver’s license
6. Proof of payment to correct tax town for same vehicle
Note: All dates must be prior to October 1st
6. WHAT IF MY VEHICLE WAS REPOSSESSED?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
1. A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt. (Required)
AND Any one of the next 2
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.
3. Copy of bill of sale or auction papers that show the year, make, and model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle and date of sale.
7. WHAT IF MY VEHICLE WAS DONATED?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
1. A copy of CT Department of Motor Vehicles cancellation of plate receipt.
AND
2. Letter from charitable organization stating that the vehicle was donated, the date of the donation and the year, make, model & Vehicle Identification # of the vehicle.
8. WHAT IF MY VEHICLE WAS REGISTERED OUT OF COUNTRY?
Taxpayer must provide the following:
All shipping Documents, Date Stamped and Signed
9. ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
Taxpayer must provide the following:
State residents currently in active-duty military service may be eligible for a full exemption on one motor vehicle. These forms must be filed annually with the Assessor’s Office and are available online at the City’s website as Active Military Duty Application for Exempt Status for a Motor Vehicle.
Non-residents stationed in Connecticut may also qualify for a full exemption on their vehicles. An out of state resident based in CT must file the form Claim For Property Tax Exemption In The State Of Connecticut Under The Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act annually with the Assessor’s Office.
Forms are available in the Assessor's Office and are also available online at the City’s website
http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Assessor/Forms.asp
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