Form K-208 at a glance
What it is: The CT LICENSED DEALER VEHICLE INSPECTION FORM K-208 shall be used by a CT licensed dealer to comply with CGS 14-62(g) before offering any used motor vehicle for retail sale.
Who signs: The INSPECTION CERTIFICATION must be signed by the licensee: LICENSEE SIGNATURE AND PRINTED NAME, and DATE.
This report shall be used by a CT licensed dealer to comply with CGS 14-62(g) and must be completed in its ENTIRETY. Before offering any used motor vehicle for retail sale, the selling dealer shall complete a comprehensive safety inspection of such vehicle.
A filled-in Form K-208 example: a dealer fills in the vehicle and dealer boxes
How to fill out Form K-208, box by box
Vehicle information
Under VEHICLE INFORMATION, enter the YEAR, BODY STYLE, MAKE and MODEL.
Enter the VIN NUMBER.
Enter the MILEAGE.
Dealer license information
Under DEALER LICENSE INFORMATION, enter the NAME OF DEALER and PHONE NUMBER.
Enter the ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
Enter the PRINCIPAL and the DEALER LICENSE NUMBER.
More rules for Form K-208
DEALER MUST INITIAL A, B or C.
A: This vehicle is deemed to be in condition for legal operation on any highway of this state and may be covered by a warranty.
B: This vehicle is deemed to be in condition for legal operation on any highway of this state, but is being sold 'AS IS', and is not subject to warranty under CGS 42-224.
C: This vehicle is NOT in condition for legal operation on the highways of Connecticut and is being sold in 'AS IS' condition with the defects noted in the Explanation of Defects or Repairs Needed. There is NO warranty.
Under INSPECTION RESULTS, mark each INSPECTION ITEM PASS or FAIL, with an Explanation of Defects or Repairs Needed.
Service brakes, parking brake, tires/wheels, steering system, suspension, frame/chassis, exhaust, fuel system, headlights, stop/turn lights, misc. lights, wipers/washer, windshield, tint, horn, VIN verified, mirrors, seat belts, air bags and emissions.
For EMISSIONS: vehicle shall be emissions compliant per 14-164c(n).
A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE BUYER.
Common questions about Form K-208
Who signs it?
INSPECTION CERTIFICATION: MUST BE SIGNED BY LICENSEE. For C, print the BUYER NAME; the buyer signs and dates under BUYER SIGNATURE AND DATE.
What am I certifying when I sign?
The information provided to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles herein is subscribed by the undersigned, under penalty of false statement in accordance with the provisions of Section 14-110 and 53a-157b of the Connecticut General Statutes. The undersigned understands that a false written statement which the undersigned does not believe to be true, with the intent to mislead a public servant, makes the undersigned subject to prosecution under the laws cited.
Sources
[1] Form K-208 (NEW 10-2012), CT Licensed Dealer Vehicle Inspection Form, State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).