Connecticut Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Connecticut. From the Connecticut title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) — Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Connecticut state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Registration and Title Application (Form H-13B) ↗ | Registers and titles each vehicle at sale; includes the odometer-reading field. | Every deal |
| Use Tax Exemption on Motor Vehicles (Form Q-20) ↗ | Documents sales/use-tax handling on business vehicle sales; dealers also hold a CT Sales & Use Tax Permit from DRS. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on title/H-13B) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer; captured on the title and the H-13B odometer field. | Every deal |
| Secure Power of Attorney (odometer/reassignment) | Used for odometer disclosure and title reassignment when the title is held by a lienholder. | As needed |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Connecticut dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Connecticut?+
Connecticut dealers use Connecticut Registration and Title Application (Form H-13B), Use Tax Exemption on Motor Vehicles (Form Q-20), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Connecticut dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) — Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Connecticut?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Connecticut and every other state.
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