NEWS FROM TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE 8/21/2026
2026 Property Tax Bills
Delinquent tax bills have been mailed. If you have an outstanding balance, please make payment as soon as possible to avoid additional monthly interest charges and possible delays with your motor vehicle registration.
Please note: The Tax Collector’s office cannot waive interest charges due to a taxpayer not receiving a bill.
Motor Vehicle Taxes & DMV Registration
Delinquent Motor Vehicle taxes have been reported to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles(DMV).
Outstanding tax balances will prevent you from registering or renewing the registration of a vehicle.
IMPORTANT: DMV CLEARANCE
All outstanding tax accounts in the name(s) of the registrant must be paid before DMV clearance can be issued.
To help avoid registration delays, please pay outstanding taxes at least two weeks before you need to register or renew a vehicle.
We strongly recommend checking your registration status and any compliance issues through CT DMV Online Services before visiting the DMV.
Need DMV Clearance Sooner?
If you need DMV clearance within the two-week timeframe, payment should be made using one of the following methods:
· Online: Credit card (2.5% fee) or Debit card (1% fee) or
· Tax Collector’s Office: Credit card (2.5% fee) or Debit (1% fee), cash, money order or certified check.
Please inform our office if you need a DMV release sooner than the standard two-week timeframe.
DMV compliance issues are not removed immediately.
Same-day clearance cannot be guaranteed, so please plan accordingly.
For additional information, please visit BOLTONCT.GOV and select Department -Tax Collector. Information available includes Tax Lookup and Pay, Payment Options, Frequently Asked Questions and Enforcement.
Tax Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday is 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday is 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tax Office can be reached at 860-649-8066 x6101 or x6100 or at taxcollector@boltonct.gov