Connecticut DMV Fee Calculator

Connecticut assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

Connecticut registration fee estimator

Connecticut assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

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Connecticut purchase tax —

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Figures computed from Tax Foundation (2024-2026 rate tables) and U.S. Census Bureau (2024 5-year). Page last reviewed 2026-08-27. Estimates only — verify with the relevant agency before acting.

Connecticut at a glance

Figure	Connecticut	Source
Fee model	Weight or class-based state	[1]
State sales tax on vehicles	6.35%	[1]
Max local sales tax add-on	1.00%	[1]
Typical annual renewal	$1,700	[1]

[1] Sources

State vehicle sales tax — all 50 states

Connecticut highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.

Highlighted: Connecticut, ranked 12 of 50. Median 6.00%.

Connecticut registration by vehicle and model year

Estimated annual registration under Connecticut's fee model.

Model year	$8,000 vehicle	$12,000 vehicle	$18,000 vehicle	$25,000 vehicle	$32,000 vehicle	$40,000 vehicle	$50,000 vehicle	$65,000 vehicle	$85,000 vehicle
2026	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2025	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2024	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2023	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2022	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2021	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2020	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2019	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2018	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2017	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2016	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2015	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2014	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2012	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526
2010	$618	$873	$1,256	$1,702	$2,148	$2,658	$3,295	$4,252	$5,526

Worked figures for Connecticut

Connecticut values:

Year	Age	Annual Fees	Purchase Tax	First Year
2026	0 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2025	1 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2024	2 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2023	3 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2022	4 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2020	6 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2018	8 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2016	10 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2014	12 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021
2010	16 yr	$116	$1,905	$2,021

How Connecticut compares nationally

On state vehicle sales tax, Connecticut ranks #12 of 50 at 6.35% — 6% above the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).

Rank	State	State vehicle sales tax
#10	Kansas	6.50%
#11	Washington	6.50%
#12	Connecticut	6.35%
#13	Illinois	6.25%
#14	Massachusetts	6.25%

Weight or class-based states, ranked

Same rule structure as Connecticut:

State	State vehicle sales tax	vs Connecticut
Tennessee	7.00%	+10.2%
New Jersey	6.63%	+4.3%
Arkansas	6.50%	+2.4%
Connecticut	6.35%	—
Texas	6.25%	-1.6%
Utah	6.10%	-3.9%
Florida	6.00%	-5.5%
Ohio	5.75%	-9.4%
Maine	5.50%	-13.4%
Wisconsin	5.00%	-21.3%
North Carolina	4.75%	-25.2%
Louisiana	4.45%	-29.9%

Connecticut questions, answered with Connecticut numbers

How does Connecticut calculate registration fees?▾

Connecticut assesses on WEIGHT or vehicle class, so a heavier vehicle costs more but value and age barely matter.

What does registration cost in Connecticut for a typical car?▾

Around $2,021 for a 2024 vehicle, versus about $2,021 for a 2014 one. Connecticut's formula does not depreciate, so age changes little.

What sales tax applies to vehicles in Connecticut?▾

Connecticut's state rate is 6.35%, and local add-ons can reach 1.00%. On a $30,000 purchase the state portion alone is about $1,905.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-27. Connecticut figures only — verify with the relevant Connecticut agency before acting. How this is calculated.