Free Connecticut Trailer Bill of Sale Form (CT DMV Form H-31 PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Connecticut?

Under Connecticut General Statutes § 14-166(a)(7), trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 3,000 lbs or less are strictly exempt from titling requirements. For trailers weighing 3,000 lbs GVWR or less, this executed Form H-31 Bill of Sale and the previous owner's registration certificate serve as the primary legal proof of ownership. Trailers with a GVWR exceeding 3,000 lbs require a Certificate of Title.

Q: What is Connecticut DMV Form H-31 for trailers?

Form H-31 is the official Connecticut DMV statutory Bill of Sale. It records the trailer's make, year, body style, dimensions, empty weight, GVWR, serial/VIN number, selling price, and buyer/seller information required for registration and sales tax assessment.

Q: Does a Connecticut trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

While standard CT DMV procedures do not strictly mandate notarization when clear prior registration is presented, notarization (Section F) is highly recommended for non-titled trailers under 3,000 lbs GVWR, homemade trailers, or out-of-state transfers to prevent ownership disputes at CT DMV Hub Branches.

Q: What is required to register a homemade trailer in Connecticut?

To register a homemade trailer in Connecticut, the applicant must present this executed Bill of Sale, receipts for materials, complete a physical safety inspection at an authorized CT DMV inspection lane (such as the Wethersfield DMV), obtain a state-assigned VIN (Form K-190), and submit Form H-13B with 6.35% sales tax.

Q: How much does it cost to register a utility trailer in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, annual registration fees for standard utility and light cargo trailers typically range from $19.00 to $24.00+ depending on gross weight, plus the statewide 6.35% sales and use tax based on the purchase price stated on this Bill of Sale.

FORM SBF-CT-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

C.G.S. §§ 14-166(a)(7), 14-12 & Form H-31

STATE OF CONNECTICUT STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Boat, Equipment, Camp & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Form H-31 Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Connecticut County *:

Section B: Complete Trailer Identification & Statutory Weight Specifications

Year Built *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / #"

Body Type *

Dimensions (LxW)

# of Axles

Connecticut Statutory Weight Rating (C.G.S. § 14-166(a)(7) Titling Threshold) GVWR ≤ 3,000 lbs is strictly Title-Exempt under Connecticut Law

Unladen (Tare) Wt:

lbs

Carrying Capacity:

lbs

GVWR Rating *:

lbs

CT Plate # (If Registered)

Trailer Identification Number (17-Digit VIN or CT DMV State-Assigned Serial #) *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical Address Only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

CT Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) For CT DMV Registration

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

Section D: Financial Consideration, Payment Terms & Statutory Disclaimer

Total Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Trade

STATUTORY TITLE EXEMPTION • C.G.S. § 14-166(a)(7): In the State of Connecticut, any trailer having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 3,000 lbs. or less does NOT have and is NOT required to have a Certificate of Title. This executed Bill of Sale constitutes primary proof of ownership for registration. CONNECTICUT SALES TAX (C.G.S. § 12-431): Buyer is responsible for paying Connecticut 6.35% sales and use tax upon registration at the CT DMV. STATUTORY "AS-IS" WARRANTY DISCLAIMER (C.G.S. § 42a-2-316): This trailer is sold strictly in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, whether known or unknown. Seller disclaims all warranties of merchantability, roadworthiness, frame structural integrity, axle alignment, wheel bearings, coupler safety, or wiring systems. Seller certifies under penalty of false statement under Connecticut law that Seller is lawful owner with clear legal title free of liens.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Ownership Affidavit

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must Match CT Registration

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For CT DMV Registration

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: State of Connecticut Notary Public Acknowledgment

STATE OF CONNECTICUT COUNTY OF:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory government photo identification to be the person(s) who executed the within instrument.

Notary Public / Comm. of Superior Court

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here CT DMV Form H-31 Standard

FORM SBF-CT-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com C.G.S. §§ 14-166(a)(7), 14-12 & Form H-31 • CT DMV Compliant PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Connecticut DMV 3-Step Trailer Registration & Titling Guide

Follow statutory Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles rules to legally transfer trailer ownership, determine whether your trailer is title-exempt under C.G.S. § 14-166(a)(7), and register for highway use.

Execute Form SBF-CT-TRL

Buyer and seller complete and sign this Form SBF-CT-TRL Bill of Sale (CT DMV Form H-31 compliant), recording the purchase price, VIN or serial number, empty weight, and certified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

Verify 3,000 Lb. GVWR Title Rule

Under C.G.S. § 14-166(a)(7), trailers with a GVWR of 3,000 lbs. or less are title-exempt. This Bill of Sale and the seller's previous registration certificate prove ownership. If GVWR exceeds 3,000 lbs., the seller must sign over the original CT Certificate of Title.

Register at CT DMV Hub Branch

The buyer presents this Bill of Sale, Form H-13B (Application for Registration), title (if > 3,000 lbs.), and ID at a CT DMV Hub Branch to pay 6.35% state sales tax and annual trailer registration fees ($19.00–$24.00+) to receive a CT trailer plate.

Statutory Summary

Connecticut Trailer Legal Requirements Summary

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
CT DMV Form H-31 Bill of Sale	C.G.S. § 14-166 & Form H-31	Essential	Primary legal document of ownership transfer and sales tax basis for all trailers.
3,000 lbs. GVWR Title Exemption	C.G.S. § 14-166(a)(7)	Statutory Rule	Trailers with GVWR ≤ 3,000 lbs are strictly non-titled; Bill of Sale proves ownership.
Certificate of Title (> 3,000 lbs.)	C.G.S. § 14-169	Mandatory (>3,000 lbs)	Required for heavy commercial, large equipment, or camp trailers exceeding 3,000 lbs GVWR.
Connecticut Sales Tax (6.35%)	C.G.S. § 12-431	Mandatory (Buyer)	Standard 6.35% sales and use tax paid directly to CT DMV upon registration.
Homemade Trailer Safety Inspection	C.G.S. § 14-103a & Form K-190	Homemade Only	Mandatory physical inspection at Wethersfield DMV lane before state assigns a VIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do utility trailers have titles in Connecticut?

What is Connecticut DMV Form H-31 for trailers?

Does a Connecticut trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

What is required to register a homemade trailer in Connecticut?

How much does it cost to register a utility trailer in Connecticut?