Renew Connecticut Vehicle Registration
Connecticut drivers, renew car registration online.
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Fast Processing
You don't have to take time out of your day and stand in line for your vehicle tags. Let eTags process your vehicle registration renewal fast, online.
A Printable eTag
Once your order is shipped, you can print a PDF copy of your registration certificate sent via email to carry with you while you wait for your hard copy to arrive..
Sticker or Plate Replacement
If your sticker or plate is stolen, we send you a replacement for FREE* for every year you renew your registration through us.
Customer Service and Support
Comprehensive customer support by phone or email for any questions with the processing or shipment of your registration renewal
Every year, you must renew your car's registration on or before your expiration date. For automobiles registered to a company, this date may be the original date of registration or a specific date set by the state. Important information for all drivers and vehicle owners to know about registration renewals:
Fees and Forms
Registration renewal fees and the required forms vary by state. Fees are determined based upon a number of different factors including the vehicle make, its weight, the intended use and more.
Renewal Reminders
While many counties issue annual reminders by mail, this is not a requirement in any state. eTags customers automatically receive renewal reminders by email for which preferences can be modified.
Renewal Periods
States provide a grace period of 30 to 90 days before the expiration date allowing residents to renew their tags. With eTags, renew anytime within your grace period or even once your tags are already expired and get a digital copy via email.
Term Renewal
The number of months or years you can renew for vary by state. Most states offer a 1 year renewal term with any amount of options in-between from 6 months renewals to up to 4 years in some states and for some type of vehicles.
Replacements
If your registration certificate, license plate, or tag sticker is lost, damaged, or stolen, you must obtain a replacement. eTags gets customers get one free replacement each year they renew with us.
With eTags, renewing your vehicle registration online is simple and fast. No appointments or walk-ins needed, no waiting for your turn. All we need is the last six digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) and your CT license plate number.
Just choose the Renew Your Registration option and your address, so we can deliver your renewed tags at your doorstep.
Vehicle registration renewal is required every two years in the state of Connecticut. But, those over 65 years old can renew every year. Many drivers wait to get their renewal in the mail, but please note you may not get it if you haven’t changed your address with the CT DMV after a recent move.
Even with a renewal notice, you’re still held responsible for renewing your Connecticut registration on time, before it expires. Otherwise, you may be fined.
Your vehicle registration certificate got lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged? Get a registration card replacement online with eTags! Just submit the last six last digits of your VIN number as well as your license plate number. Our online system will find your vehicle and wait for you to confirm we have the right one on file. Finally, just give us the address you want your duplicate registration to be sent and you’re done!
In Connecticut, most vehicles require a smog test except for a few that are exempt. A smog inspection isn’t required for vehicles model year 2018 and newer, or models from 1996 and older. Electric (not hybrids) vehicles don’t need emissions testing in CT either, nor do motorcycles, farm vehicles, or those weighing over 10,001 lbs.
Once your vehicle passes the emissions test, you get a vehicle inspection report for your records. If your car failed the emissions inspection, you must repair it and retest it within 60 days of the first smog check. Please note that sometimes an emissions test extension is possible.
In the Constitution State, all registered vehicles must carry a minimum of liability insurance coverage. If you don’t carry car insurance at any time, your vehicle tags can be suspended or completely revoked. The minimum requirements in Connecticut include bodily injury and property damage insurance coverage:
- $25,000 bodily injury per person
- $50,000 bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 property damage per accident
Connecticut drivers pay an average of $1,346 a year, or $112 a month, for minimum-coverage auto insurance which is 29% higher than the national average of $87 a month.
At eTags, we pride ourselves on turning complex frustrating vehicle paperwork procedures into simple, and convenient few-clicks transactions. That’s why, even our payments options are convenient. Choose from any major credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.