jrw1621 wrote: What happens in CT if you buy a used car from a dealer? Most dealers will not hand you the title when you buy it because they do not have the title, the dealerships bank has the title. Here in Ohio we have temporary plates that are good for 30 day which is about the time needed to get the right title into the right hands.
The dealers are typically registered with the DMV and can issue registrations/plates. However, I know there are some limitations on what they need in terms of paperwork to issue a registration/plate. For example, when we bought a minivan last summer, the dealer didn't have the necessary paperwork (I'm assuming title) to give us the plates, so we had dealer plates for a week until they were able to get the paperwork in order. I'm assuming they paid their bank (most likely Honda Financial - it had just come off-lease) and received the title during that time period.
Here are the CT requirements for obtaining a temp registration: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=810&Q=245092&dmvPNavCtr=|27892|#27895
Temp registrations in CT are basically so you can go for your emissions and/or safety inspection. Unfortunately, in order to get even a temporary registration, you need a title signed over to you. It's unfortunate that the rules vary so much from state to state, as it can make deals across state lines very confusing.
