Additional Information
What do I need to have?
In addition to inspection items, applicants will be asked for the following:
- Display of a valid dealer, repairer or Transporter plate. Transporter plates don’t need a supplemental ID card; however, the plate displayed needs to be issued to the company presenting the vehicle for inspection.
- Operator needs to have a valid license with proper endorsement.
- Valid supplemental dealer identification card (for the dealer/repairer plate displayed on the vehicle).
- Vehicle ownership/lease documents.
- Copy of a valid dealer’s/repairer’s license (includes limited repairer).
- Inspectors will verify dealer’s/repair’s license for validity, bond and insurance by placing a call to D&R Division. The R-294 Form will be noted after confirmation across the upper right corner with the wording "Bond & Ins OK" with the Inspector’s punch mark until a revised form can be used.
- Light and Gross Vehicle weight rating as evidenced on the manufacture’s capacity plate or label.
- CT DOT number – required for vehicles with a GVWR or combined GVWR (wrecker and towed vehicle) of 10,001 lbs. or more, engaged in interstate commerce.
- OR vehicles with a GVWR of 18,001 lbs. or more or combined GVWR (wrecker and towed vehicle) of 18,001 pounds or more, engaged in intrastate commerce.
- Valid medical cards are required for the operators of these vehicles.
What happens after inspection?
After the wrecker is inspected, you need to bring the following documents to any hub office or branch office:
- Completed Application for Registration and Title (Form H-13B). Download the form, fill out online, and print to bring with you.
- Proof of ownership (title or certificate of origin).
- A bill of sale or invoice.
- Passed wrecker inspection report (Form R-294).
- A copy of the dealer/repairer license.
- A completed copy of the storage rate Form K-89 which must be filed with the Dealers & Repairers Unit.
What does it cost?
A two-year registration fee is $125, plus additional fees for taxes and title.