Connecticut Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

2026

Registering a car in Connecticut in 2026 costs about $714.19 a year ($441.94 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in City of Bridgeport (Fairfield County). Estimate yours by state, vehicle age and fuel type.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

Vehicle Age
Fuel Type

Yearly Registration Cost

$714.19

One-Time Title and Plates

$30.00

Fee Breakdown

State registration fee ($120 per 3 years)$40.00
Clean Air Act fee ($15 per 3 years)$5.00
Passport to the Parks fee ($24 per 3 years)$8.00
Bridgeport motor vehicle property tax (31.75 mills)$661.19
Yearly Total$714.19
Title fee (one-time)$25.00
Plates (one-time)$5.00

Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in City of Bridgeport (Fairfield County). Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.

Connecticut's state fees are flat and paid for a three-year term. Most of the cost is the town's motor vehicle property tax: 70% of the car's retail value times the local mill rate, capped at 32.46 mills.

Based on Bridgeport (31.75 mills for 2026–27). Town rates range from 0 to the 32.46-mill cap. A car bought in September 2026 is first billed in July 2027.

The property tax uses an estimated $29,750 retail value; your bill depends on your car's assessed value.

Source: CT DMV - DMV Fees; CGS 14-49, 14-49b, 14-12s, 14-164c, 12-71e; City of Bridgeport Tax Assessor; CT OPM mill-rate dataset (FY2027)

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Connecticut Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)

Registering a new car in Connecticut costs about $714.19 a year ($441.94 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in City of Bridgeport (Fairfield County). Connecticut's state fees are flat and paid for a three-year term. Most of the cost is the town's motor vehicle property tax: 70% of the car's retail value times the local mill rate, capped at 32.46 mills.

Falls to $441.94 by the fifth year as the car's retail value, and with it the property tax, declines.

Based on Bridgeport (31.75 mills for 2026–27). Town rates range from 0 to the 32.46-mill cap. A car bought in September 2026 is first billed in July 2027.

A title costs $25, and a $5 plate safety fee applies at first registration.

Connecticut has no extra fee for electric cars, plug-in hybrids or hybrids; they pay the standard $120 three-year registration, and electric vehicles are exempt from the $15 Clean Air Act fee and emissions testing.

The property tax uses an estimated $29,750 retail value; your bill depends on your car's assessed value.

Connecticut charges 6.35% on most cars and 7.75% on a car priced over $50,000.

Connecticut Registration Costs (2026)

Yearly Cost, New Car $714.19
Yearly Cost, 5-Year-Old Car $441.94
How the Fee Is Set By value
Title Fee (one-time) $25.00
Extra Fee for Electric Cars None
State Tax When You Buy a Car 6.35% (7.75% over $50,000)

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