Motor Vehicle Taxes

In the State of Connecticut both registered and unregistered motor vehicles are taxable on the local level. Motor vehicle taxes are due annually, however, there are two different motor vehicle lists that are billed at different times.

• July Billing: Includes all vehicles registered in the Town of Wilton as of the previous October 1st. This bill covers October 1st through the following September. For example, the motor vehicle bill that is due in July 2023 will cover the time period of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.
• January Billing: Includes any vehicles not registered on October 1st but become registered sometime within the grand list year. This bill covers the month the vehicle was initially registered through the end of September. For example, if a vehicle is registered on November 15, 2022, the first tax bill will be due in January 2024 and will reflect November 2022 through September 2023.

Read here on the Assessor's webpage to learn what to do if you have disposed of a vehicle.

Check the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) website for compliance issues such as renewing a registration, canceling plates, verifying your renewal status after payment of delinquent taxes and more.