Connecticut Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Connecticut bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

Reflects current Connecticut rules · 2026 Official source linked Free PDF · no signup · nothing uploaded

Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.

How a bill of sale is used in Connecticut

Practical steps that follow the sale in Connecticut — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Where to file. Title and registration in Connecticut go through the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. — CT DMV Form H-31 header (REV. 1-2017) ↗
Official form. Connecticut publishes its own bill of sale form (Form H-31, Bill of Sale (not mandatory; a self-drafted bill of sale is accepted if it contains the required elements)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — CT DMV, Sell your vehicle; Form H-31 REV. 1-2017 ↗
Liens. Buyer needs a lien release letter from the loan company if a lienholder is listed on the title; CT does not participate in electronic title/lien programs. If the lien is over 10 years old and no release can be obtained, Form H-115 Motor Vehicle Ownership Affidavit may be used instead. — CT DMV, Vehicle title service ↗

Each point links to the Connecticut source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Connecticut requires · as of 2026

Notarization: Not required
Official state form: Yes — DMV provides one
Find it official: Connecticut DMV ↗

Source: Connecticut DMV (Form H-31) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

Need the document itself?

Fill in a Connecticut bill of sale and download a print-ready PDF — free, no signup, and it runs entirely in your browser.

Open the generator →

The generator opens with Connecticut already selected.

Using it with the Connecticut DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Connecticut DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Connecticut quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Connecticut?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Connecticut because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Connecticut DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Connecticut DMV before you file.

Does a Connecticut bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Connecticut does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Connecticut DMV (Form H-31).

How do I fill out and download the Connecticut bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this Connecticut bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

Does Connecticut have an official bill of sale form?

Yes — Form H-31, Bill of Sale (not mandatory; a self-drafted bill of sale is accepted if it contains the required elements). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: CT DMV, Sell your vehicle; Form H-31 REV. 1-2017.

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Connecticut?

Title and registration in Connecticut are handled by the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: CT DMV Form H-31 header (REV. 1-2017).

How Connecticut compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Connecticut: Connecticut DMV (Form H-31) ↗.

Connecticut is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
Connecticut is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

The rest of what Connecticut requires

The figures below are Connecticut's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Connecticut page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026: 2 months' rent (1 month if tenant 62+) Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-21 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026: 30 days after move-out Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-21 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026: 3 days to pay or quit Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23; § 47a-15 ↗
Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026: 15 days Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23; § 47a-15 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026: $5,000 (up to $15,000 for home-improvement claims) Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15; Conn. Practice Book §§24-1 et seq. ↗
Where you file · as of 2026: Small Claims Session of the Superior Court (Centralized Small Claims) · filing fee $95 entry fee Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15; Conn. Practice Book §§24-1 et seq. ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026: Application fees are prohibited Connecticut General Statutes ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026: Notarization recommended · 2 witnesses Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-350d (forms §1-351/§1-352) ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026: Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-243a(20) ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026: Town Clerk — deeds are recorded by town (169 towns), not by county · 2 witnesses Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-5 ↗

Bill of sale in other states

More Connecticut legal forms

Need another state? See all bill of sale templates by state →