Assessor's Office

Motor Vehicle Taxation

The basis for incorporating motor vehicles on the tax roll is from information supplied to the Town by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.

If you have been taxed on a vehicle that was, stolen and not recovered, totally destroyed by accident, sold, or registered in another state, after the assessment date, you may be entitled to a pro-ration of the amount due.

Please submit two of the following Motor Vehicle standard forms of proof.

1. PLATE RECEIPT from DMV indicating the registration has been CANCELLED.
   
   
2. Any of the following IN ADDITION TO #1.
   
   
   1. A copy of the bill of sale
      The bill of sale is now on the bottom of the vehicle owners registration form and transfer information must be recorded on the back of the registration form before submitted to DMV - therefore the seller's obligation is to provide a copy of the signed registration form along with the plate receipt to the Assessor.
      
      
   2. A copy of the Transfer of Title
      The seller must provide the assessor with a copy of the signed title and plate receipt.
      
      
   3. Out of State registration
      Proof of residency and a copy of registration showing the date the vehicle was registered outside the State of Connecticut along with the plate receipt.
      
      
   4. Stolen Vehicle
      A statement from the insurance company indicating the vehicle was stolen and NOT RECOVERED. Owner must file lost or stolen plate form with the DMV
      
      
   5. Totaled vehicle
      A statement from the insurance company indicating the vehicle was totaled. If owner did not return plate then he/she must file a lost or stolen plate form with the DMV.
      
      
   6. Junked Vehicle
      A receipt from the junkyard in addition to the plate receipt.
      
      
   7. Trade-in vehicle
      A copy of the purchase agreement identifying the trade-in vehicle and a plate receipt.

Note: All documentation must be DATED and have the VEHICLE ID NUMBER on it.

All inquiries regarding liability for the tax should be directed to:
Assessor's Office
1 School Street
Bethel, CT 06801

Please provide documentation, and we will adjust accordingly.
Questions? Please call us at 1-203-794-8507