State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV is open by appointment only. Return to our homepage to schedule an appointment or to view online services.

Facial coverings must be worn during all road skills tests and are highly recommended to be worn when entering a DMV office.

International Registration Plan (IRP)

Effective September 8, 2020, IRP will take appointments for the following transactions:

Add/Delete a Vehicle

Change Carrier

Weight Increase

Return Plate

 

Please call the IRP unit at 860-263-5281 to schedule an appointment.

 

Connecticut is a member of the International Registration Plan (IRP).  Commercial vehicles must be registered in IRP or obtain a special trip permit, if:

 

  • Your vehicle travels to another IRP jurisdiction (U.S. states and Canadian provinces); and
  • Your vehicle has a gross weight or combined gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds or three or more axles combined.   
Vehicles from Outside Connecticut

Qualified motor vehicles from another IRP jurisdiction must have a valid cab card or have a valid trip permit prior to entering Connecticut.

 
Exempt Vehicles from IRP

Vehicles that are exempt from IRP include government owned vehicles; vehicles displaying a restricted plate such as dealer, repair, wrecker, antique (Classic), transporter, or farm; city pick-up and delivery vehicles and recreational vehicles. 

 

For more information, select the link below:

New Customers

Renewals

Other Services

Contact IRP Unit at DMV

Online Functions