Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles · Connecticut state form
R-379 Affidavit of Possession
Use this affidavit to state lawful possession of a vehicle with a missing, tampered, obliterated, defaced, or changed VIN when seeking VIN issuance approval.
- What this form is
- The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles’ R-379 Affidavit of Possession is for vehicles requiring an assigned or reassigned VIN. The applicant provides vehicle and ownership details, explains how they came into possession of the vehicle and how its VIN was affected, and signs under penalty of false statement. Copies of all ownership documents must be attached, and the form must accompany DMV Form H-5 for VIN issuance approval.
- Who needs it
- Vehicle owners or dealers seeking VIN issuance approval for a vehicle with a missing, tampered, obliterated, defaced, or changed VIN may need this affidavit.
- Why it needs a notary
- The form includes a notary signature section, so the applicant’s signature must be notarized; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Attach copies of all ownership documents and submit this form with DMV Form H-5 for VIN issuance approval. Use additional pages if necessary to provide the requested explanations.
Questions
Who uses the R-379 Affidavit of Possession?
The form is for vehicles requiring an assigned or reassigned VIN when the VIN is missing, tampered with, obliterated, defaced, or changed. The applicant states they are in lawful possession of the vehicle.
Does the R-379 Affidavit of Possession need to be notarized?
The form includes a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court signature section. The applicant’s signature must be notarized, which can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
What must accompany this affidavit?
The form says copies of all ownership documents must be attached. It must also accompany DMV Form H-5 for VIN issuance approval; additional pages may be used for the requested explanations.