THE ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
The basis of the motor vehicle assessments used by the Town of Colchester is the pricing procedure recommended by the Office of Policy and Management. Section 12-71d of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut states that vehicles are to be assessed according to average retail value. The values are based on the average retail value published in NADA (National Automobile Dealer Association) pricing guides. We do not assess values according to actual condition, mileage, nor market value of the vehicle.
In order for us to delete or adjust a bill, sufficient proof must be given to this office so that we may satisfy the requirements of local and state auditors. All forms of proof must specifically identify the vehicle in question by year, make, model and identification number.
It is MANDATORY that you include a copy of your RETURNED PLATE RECEIPT from the Department of Motor Vehicles for each vehicle!
You MUST also include at least one of the following for each vehicle:
_____A Bill of Sale showing the date of transfer.
_____A receipt from a junk or car dealership showing the date of transfer.
_____A copy of your original validated registration from the state you now reside in.
_____A copy of the original validated registration to whom you sold the vehicle.
_____A copy of the larceny report stating the car was stolen and never recovered.
DEADLINE FOR FILING FOR CREDIT:
For the 10-1-04 Assessment and Supplemental lists the filing deadline is December 31, 2006
For the 10-1-05 Assessment and Supplemental lists the filing deadline is December 31, 2007
For the 10-1-06 Assessment and Supplemental lists the filing deadline is December 31, 2008
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