To get a duplicate Connecticut vehicle registration by paper, fill out Form B-341, sign it (with every co-owner’s signature if the vehicle has more than one registered owner), and submit it with a $20 check or money order payable to “DMV” to the Customized Services Division in Wethersfield. Before you do, check whether the free online reprint works for you — most current vehicle owners can download a valid replacement in minutes at no cost.1CT.gov. Get a Copy of Your Vehicle Registration
Try the Free Online Reprint First
The CT DMV lets you reprint a current vehicle registration through its online portal at no charge, and you get a downloadable PDF right away instead of waiting for the mail.2CT.gov. Get a Copy of Your Vehicle Registration You’ll need your name as it appears on your license, your driver’s license or non-driver ID number, date of birth, the street address on file, your plate number, and your Social Security number. Owners with an out-of-state license or a Connecticut drive-only license don’t need to enter a Social Security number. The reprint stays available online for 30 days if you need to pull it again.
One quirk: the downloaded version omits your address, which the DMV strips to protect your personal information. The document is still valid proof of registration.1CT.gov. Get a Copy of Your Vehicle Registration
When You Need Form B-341 Instead
Use the paper form when the online reprint won’t do the job. That covers a registration card that was lost, stolen, or damaged past reading; a renewal card that never showed up in the mail; a registration that has already expired; and vessel registrations, which carry the $20 fee even when handled online.1CT.gov. Get a Copy of Your Vehicle Registration It’s also the fallback if the online system can’t verify your identity.
What to Have on Hand
Pull these details from your title, insurance card, and license rather than working from memory — everything should match what the DMV already has on file:
- Your Connecticut plate number.
- The 17-character VIN, usually visible on the driver’s side dashboard or door jamb.
- Year, make, and model as they appear on your title.
- Full legal name and current residential address for every registered owner.
- Your Connecticut driver’s license or non-driver ID number.
- Insurance carrier name and policy number for active coverage on the vehicle.
Your insurance must be active for the DMV to process the duplicate; a lapsed policy will hold things up.
Filling Out the Form
Download Form B-341 from the CT DMV website.3Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. B-341 Request for a Duplicate Motor Vehicle Registration It’s a single page. Check the “Duplicate Registration” box, then print or type the vehicle and owner information into the matching fields.
If the vehicle has more than one registered owner, every person listed must sign. A missing co-owner signature is one of the easiest reasons for the DMV to send the request back. Verify the plate number and VIN against the physical vehicle before you seal the envelope; one transposed digit means the DMV can’t match the request to your record.
Where to Send It and What It Costs
By Mail
Make a $20 check or money order payable to “DMV” and mail it with the completed B-341 to:3Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. B-341 Request for a Duplicate Motor Vehicle Registration
Department of Motor Vehicles
Customized Services Division – Duplicate Registrations
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 061611CT.gov. Get a Copy of Your Vehicle Registration
The replacement arrives by mail. The DMV doesn’t publish a specific turnaround for mailed duplicates, so allow a couple of weeks. Keep a copy of the completed form and your payment confirmation in the vehicle while you wait.
In Person
You can also bring the completed B-341 and $20 payment to a DMV hub office, and you’ll walk out with the document the same day. Appointments are required; book one through the DMV’s online scheduling system at portal.ct.gov under “Registration services.” You’ll need a valid email address or mobile number to create the appointment.4CT.gov. Make or Change DMV Appointment
Don’t Drive Without It
Connecticut law requires the registration certificate to be in the vehicle whenever you drive on a public road, along with your insurance ID card. Getting stopped without it is an infraction carrying a $50 fine.5Justia. Connecticut Code 14-13 – Certificate of Registration and Insurance Identification Card to Be Carried in Vehicle Whether you use the free online reprint or mail in the B-341, get the replacement handled before your next drive.