You have to download the forms. You can't walk in without a appn. They'll give you forms and help you fill them out during your prescheduled appn. They want you to at least look at the applications so you'll be prepared with all documents you'll for a successful appn. If your missing anything you'll have to schedule another appointment. You can't leave and come back if you forgot something.

I registered a car I bought this past March. I believe I went on their website and followed instructions for new vehicle registration. I printed and filled out the necessary forms, then was able to schedule an appointment online. When I went to the appointment in Hamden, I was issued a number. I was called up within 15mins of arrival and was out of there in under 30mins total. As long as you have all the necessary paperwork filled out before hand, the appointment is the way to go and is a vast improvement on turnaround time compared to even 3 y-4 years ago. And just a heads up...the taxes are calculated based on the Kelley Blue Book value of the car, not what you paid for it. The car I registered was a gift from my grand uncle, so I didn't pay for it. However since he is not considered immediate family by CT law, it was not able to be recorded as a gift. Therefore I was taxed on the full value of the car and owed just under $1100 in taxes to register it. Good luck!

Most DMV tasks can be performed online in minutes these days. Go on their website first before you waste time going to a location.

There can be a few gotchas like for registering an out of state vehicle, you may need a CT emissions test. I recommend calling in: 860-263-5700 , you might be on hold an hour but I think it's worth it to go through your exact situation to make sure you have everything you need for your appointment