Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-137-16
The Department of Motor Vehicles, which derives its duties and authority primarily from Title 14 of the General Statutes, is composed of the following five divisions: Management Services, Dealers and Repairers, Registration and Title, Driver Licensing and Auto Emissions. The Department has as its primary function the protection of life and property through the administration and enforcement of the motor vehicle laws and regulations. This is accomplished through the licensing, disciplining, education and regulation of motor vehicle operators and owners. The areas of responsibility of each of the five divisions are:
Management services: A service unit providing assistance to operating divisions in the areas of administrative and fiscal services, personnel, communications, engineering, data processing, adjudications, legal and other support activities.
Dealers and repairers: Licenses persons providing certain automotive services and products within the state. Investigates and prosecutes complaints regarding alleged violations by such licensees. Provides for registration of vehicles used in the conduct of licensees business.
Registration and title: Issues motor vehicle registrations, operator licenses and title certificates and records security interests in motor vehicles. Issues and renews motorboat registrations.
Driver licensing: Determines the qualifications of person to operate or register motor vehicles. Inspects motor vehicles for compliance with applicable law. In addition the Driver Licensing Division provides services to handicapped operators and courses for driver improvement.
Auto emissions: Monitors the operation of official emissions inspection stations. Licenses and monitors fleet inspection stations. Issues waivers for vehicles requiring an unreasonable cost of repair to bring into compliance with standards. Issues commissioner's certificate in cases where vehicles cannot be presented for inspection as scheduled.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-137-16