Connecticut charges sales and use tax of 6.35% statewide on vehicles, with no local add-on. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
No local sales tax in Connecticut.
Manufacturer rebates are not deducted from the taxable price (DRS treats them as consideration paid by a third party).
The 7.75% luxury rate is triggered when the sales price exceeds $50,000 before trade-in.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $25.00 |
| Registration | ~$179 |
| Plates | $5.00 |
| Clean Air Act fee (each registration) | $15.00 |
| Passport to the Parks fee (each 3-year registration) | $24.00 |
| Greenhouse gas fee (new vehicle registered with certificate of origin) | $15.00 |
Lease tax applies to each monthly payment rather than to the full price of the car, so you pay it as you go.
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
6.35%. Connecticut applies one rate statewide on vehicles, so it does not change from city to city.
Trade-in allowance for a motor vehicle taken in trade by a licensed dealer reduces the taxable price (Conn. Gen. Stat. 12-430(4)).
Title is $25.00. Passenger registration is $120 for a three-year term. First-time issuance adds new plates $5, Clean Air Act fee $15, Passport to the Parks $24 (3-year; $8/yr since July 1, 2025) and a $15 greenhouse gas fee on vehicles registered with a certificate of origin; a $10 lien fee applies if financed.
No. Connecticut sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $599. No statutory cap; the 'dealer conveyance fee' must be disclosed on a sign. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
Tax applies to each monthly payment rather than the whole price of the car, so the tax is spread across the lease.
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.