Frequently Asked Questions on
Drivers' Licenses and Learners' Permits
How do I change my address for license/registration?
Please see Change of Address.
How do I replace my license, learner's permit or non-driver ID?
Please see Requirements to Replace a Driver's License, Learner's Permit or Non-Driver ID.
I have moved out of state. How do I get verification of my Connecticut license and/or registration? Please see Obtaining Verification.
Can I wear a head covering or dark glasses when taking my driver's license or non-driver identification card photograph?
No! Headgear or dark glasses can not be worn. The only exception is for persons who have a sincere religious belief or persuasion that does not allow them to remove headgear.
Do I need to provide my social security number when applying for a new Driver's License, Learner's Permit or Non-Driver Identification Card?
Yes, in accordance with the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 666 (a) (13), it will be required that the social security number of any person applying for a new Driver's License, Learner's Permit or Non-Driver Identification Card be recorded on the application. If you do not have a social security number, you must obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration that states you are ineligible for a social security number. This letter must be submitted to DMV when applying for your driver's license, learner's permit or ID card.
Do I have to provide DMV with a picture of myself to apply for a driver's license or a learner's permit?
No, a picture is not necessary.
What if I fail my on-the-road skills test?
If you fail the
road test you must wait a minimum of two weeks (14 days) before taking the road test again and must pay another $40 testing fee.
I have had my vision corrected. Can I have the restriction removed from my driver's license?
Yes, it will be necessary to visit your local DMV Hub Office with your current driver's license and complete an eye exam, if you no longer require the restriction on your license, a new license without the restriction will be issued for a fee of $30.
I have heard the legal age to obtain a license in Connecticut is going to change--is this true?
The legal age to obtain a license in Connecticut has not changed--it is still 16 years old.
I am a visitor from out of country with an out of country driver's license--what do I need to be able to drive Connecticut?
Please see International Driver Permits.
I am from out of country and want to obtain a Connecticut Driver's License. What is the procedure?
Please see Requirements for Foreigners Obtaining a Connecticut Drivers License.
How do I obtain a Learner's Permit?
Please see Learner's Permits for 16 and 17 Year Olds.
I would like to obtain a Connecticut Non-Driver Identification Card. What is the procedure?
Please see Connecticut Non-Driver Identification Cards.
How can I see if I have points or violations on my driving record?
Please see Obtaining a Copy of Your Driving History.
I received a ticket out of state. What happens to my CT license?
Please contact our Operator's License Suspension Telephone Center at 860-263-5720.
Where can I go to get my license restored?
Please contact our Operator's License Suspension Telephone Center at 860-263-5720.
How do I get a public service license?
Please see our Public Passenger Endorsement information page.
How do I make an appointment for my driver's license test?
The DMV no longer makes appointments for the knowledge test. Please see taking the test.
I am in the military and am currently stationed abroad. I cannot come home to renew my drivers license; what can I do?
Please see Requirements to Obtain a License Through the Mail.
I am now married. How do I change my name on my driver's license and vehicle registration(s)? Change of name information.
