Moving to Connecticut

Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 60 days to title your car.

Taxes and housing

State income tax	Top listed rate 6.99%
Average sales tax (state + local)	6.35%
Average property tax (real estate)	2.14% effective
Personal property tax (vehicles)	Yes — 2.07% effective. Municipal property tax on vehicles, about 2.07% effective
Median home value	$444,038

Car title and license

Tax on buying/titling a car	6.35%
Title fee	$25.00
Registration (base)	$80.00
Car inspection	Varies by county — confirm locally
Nurse license from another state	Usually transfers (compact)

Parks and people

State parks	107
National parks	0
Population	3,702,543
Population density	765.0 per sq mi
Demographics	63.3% White (non-Hispanic) 18.2% Hispanic 13.5% Black 5.1% Asian
Violent crime	136.0 per 100,000

Estimated income tax in Connecticut

Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 6.99%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.

Yearly income ($)

Dependents

Estimate car title cost in Connecticut

Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.35% tax. County extras are not included.

What the car is worth ($)

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Your to-do list in Connecticut

Get a CT driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Connecticut.
Title and register the car within 60 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
Register to vote. Connecticut elections site.
Nurse license: Connecticut is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.

Get a driver license30days after you become a resident

Title your car60days

Official Connecticut DMV

Moving from Connecticut

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Moving to Connecticut

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