There is no “CT Secretary of State number for DMV” because the two are separate state agencies that handle completely different things. If you need the Connecticut DMV, call 800-842-8222 from inside Connecticut or 860-263-5700 from the Hartford area or out of state. The Connecticut Secretary of State’s main line is 860-509-6200, and you only want that number if your question involves a business entity, a notary commission, elections, or an official state records request.
Which Agency You Actually Need
The mix-up is common, so start here. Call the DMV for anything involving you as a driver or your vehicle: renewing a license or registration, transferring a title, scheduling an inspection, getting a state ID card, or checking the status of a document you’re waiting on.1CT.gov. About the Department of Motor Vehicles
Call the Secretary of State for forming an LLC or corporation, filing an annual report, searching business records, getting a document apostilled, applying for a notary commission, or asking about voter registration and elections.2CT.gov. Contact Us – Main The Secretary of State’s office does not handle driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, or anything else in the DMV’s lane.
Connecticut DMV Phone Numbers and Hours
The DMV Contact Center is staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Which number you dial depends on where you’re calling from:
- Inside Connecticut, outside Hartford: 800-842-8222 (toll-free)
- Hartford area or out of state: 860-263-5700
Both numbers reach the same Contact Center with live operators during business hours. The DMV also runs a 24-hour automated phone system that handles several routine tasks without an operator, including checking your registration status, tracking license delivery, paying an insurance lapse fee, getting a duplicate vehicle or vessel registration, and renewing a vehicle or vessel registration.3CT.gov. Contact the DMV If you’re calling after hours, try the automated line first; it may finish the job on its own.
The official DMV website is portal.ct.gov/dmv, and the online services portal also offers an email contact form for questions about online transactions.1CT.gov. About the Department of Motor Vehicles
Connecticut Secretary of State Phone Numbers
If you’ve confirmed your matter really is a Secretary of State issue, the office has separate lines by topic. All are staffed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.:2CT.gov. Contact Us – Main
- Executive Offices (general inquiries): 860-509-6200
- Business Services Division (filings, notary, apostilles): 860-509-6002
- Legislation and Election Administration: 860-509-6100
The Business Services line at 860-509-6002 is the one most callers actually need. It handles business entity filings, notary public applications, document authentications, and apostilles for international use. The office’s website is portal.ct.gov/sots.
Before You Call
Several things people call about can be handled online in a few minutes. On the DMV side, the website lets you request a change of address, pull your driving history, order a replacement license, renew a non-driver ID card, and get a duplicate vehicle or vessel registration.4CT.gov. Connecticut DMV If you do need an office visit, roughly 31 locations are listed on the DMV’s locations page, and most transactions ask for a scheduled appointment.5CT.gov. DMV Locations and Hours
On the Secretary of State side, most business filings now go through the state’s business portal at business.ct.gov. You can register a new business, file annual reports, submit UCC liens, change a business name, and request copies of your filings without calling or mailing anything.6CT.gov Business. Business Services A free business records search is also available if you only need to look up an existing entity.7CT.gov Business. Business Records Search