Receipt of renewal application

For the purpose of assessment of a late fee for renewal of motor vehicle registration in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 14-49 (aa), a registration renewal application that is properly completed and signed and includes payment of the proper fee shall be considered submitted in a timely manner if transmitted by mail in response to the department's request and received by the department not more than five (5) calendar days after the scheduled expiration date of the registration period.