Connecticut Title Support

How To Sign A Connecticut Title

For any questions about how to sign a title for your specific donated vehicle, please contact the purchasing vendor which is usually the auto auction yard. Please note, the purchaser of your donated vehicle is not the charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services.

1. On front of title towards the top it is required to have the owner’s information to be filled out completely. This includes name, driver’s license number, birthdate, state of ID issuance and phone number. If the vehicle has two owners, both must be listed.

2. On front of title towards the top the vehicle information must be recorded. The make, model, odometer reading and more must be printed here.

3. On back of title in seller section this is reserved for the seller’s information. Connecticut requires that the vehicle’s date of sale and sale price must also be recorded in this section.

4. On back of title below odometer reading print buyer name & address. It is required to have the buyer sign off on the title. Again, if there are multiple buyers, both must sign for the title to be valid.

5. On back of title below buyer signature the owner (seller) must sign off on the title. Again, if there are multiple owners, both must sign for the title to be valid.

Helpful Tips

Use only black or blue ink when filling out the title, as Connecticut requires it per the DMV guidelines.
There are additional sections which may only be utilized by the DMV or dealers. Please leave these blank when filling out the title.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance?

A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity?

A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification?

A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process?

A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle release or general DMV questions, contact your local Motor Vehicle Division.