Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles · Connecticut state form
Special Power of Attorney A-83
Use A-83 to authorize a named agent to complete and sign motor vehicle registration, title, or related documents on your behalf.
- What this form is
- This Special Power of Attorney authorizes a named agent to make, complete, and sign documents filed with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for motor vehicle registration or title transactions. Complete the form in its entirety and sign it before two witnesses. An authorized officer must take the acknowledgment. The form does not authorize transactions involving an operator’s license, identification card, or unrelated matters.
- Who needs it
- A person who wants to authorize a named agent to handle motor vehicle registration, title, or related paperwork with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
- Why it needs a notary
- Your signature must be acknowledged by an authorized officer. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- The form says it must bear original signatures and be shown; it will be returned to you. Submit it to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
Questions
What does the A-83 Special Power of Attorney authorize?
It authorizes a named agent to make, complete, and sign documents filed with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for motor vehicle registration or title transactions.
Does this form authorize an agent to handle a driver’s license transaction?
No. The form states that it does not authorize transactions involving an operator’s license or identification card, or transactions unrelated to motor vehicle registration or title.
Is a notary needed for the A-83 form?
Yes. Your signature must be acknowledged by an authorized officer, such as a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, or Commissioner of the Superior Court. Online notarization with a commissioned online notary is also an option.