The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues a Non-Driver Photo Identification Cards (ID) to any applicant who does not possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license or whose license is presently under suspension. The applicant must be a Connecticut resident.  Effective January 1, 2009, the ID card is issued from five to seven years and cost $22.50.  The fee is waived for applicants of a homeless shelter who provide proof of residency from an authorized shelter in Connecticut.  The Connecticut Identification Card Requirements and Application (form B-230) must be signed by an official from the shelter. 

Note: If an applicant obtains a Connecticut Driver's License, the identification card must be surrendered when a driver's license is issued.

New ID's:

To obtain an ID card, qualified persons must apply at any Full Service DMV Branch Office or the Winsted Satellite office (new issue ID cards will not be processed at the Putnam or Willimantic Satellite offices, the Photo License Centers or AAA offices). 

When you arrive at the DMV your first stop will be at the information desk where you will be instructed to enter your information into the kiosk to start the identification card process. You will then be directed to the licensing/id card issuance area with your kiosk receipt.

You must bring the following with you:   

1. Your certified Birth Certificate or valid Passport (hospital birth certificates or photocopies will not be accepted) and one additional form of identification from our list of acceptable forms of identification .
   
   Note: If you are not a citizen of the United States , you will be required to show proof of your legal status in this country.
   • Holders of a B1 or B2 Visitor's Visa are not eligible for a driver's license or identification card unless a valid USCIS Employment Authorization Card and verification of an application pending for Lawful Permanent Residence is provided.
   • Foreign students with an F1 Visa status must show USCIS document I-20 and verification of current enrollment in a Connecticut school.
   • J1 Visa holders are required to show USCIS document DS2019.
   • H1B Visa holders are required to show a valid USCIS Employment Authorization Card and an employee verification letter from a Connecticut employer.
   • All applicants will be verified through USCIS for legal status before a driver's license/identification card will be issued.
     
     
2. Verification of Connecticut resident address (P.O. Box is not acceptable). Verification may be in the form of a utility bill, mortgage document, lease or rental agreement, or a postmarked letter dated within 90 days if the resident address is the same as the mailing address.
   
   
3. In accordance with the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 666 (a) (13), the social security number of any applicant applying for an ID card must be recorded on the Connecticut Identification Card Requirements and Application (form B-230).  Your Social Security number will be verified with the Social Security Administration (SSA) before the ID card is issued.  If you do not have a social security number, you must obtain a letter from SSA that states you are not eligible for a social security number.  This letter must be submitted to DMV when applying for your ID card.
   
   
4. Completed Connecticut Identification Card Requirements and Application (form B-230). 
   
5. $22.50 fee (acceptable forms of payments).

DMV will send out renewal notices for ID cards to the current address we have on file.  Proceed to any DMV branch office or photo license center. ID cards cannot be issued at AAA offices. Please bring the following: 

• The renewal notice (if available).
• Your ID card, which must be surrendered.  If the ID card has been lost you must present one additional form of identification from our list of acceptable forms of identification .
• $22.50 fee (see acceptable forms of payment).  
• If you have had a name change since your ID card was issued you must present an original or certified copy of a: marriage license;  civil union certificate; divorce decree; or a probate court name change document to verify the name change.  Name change applicants must appear at a full service DMV branch office for processing.
• If your ID card is expired two or more years, follow the same procedure as noted above for obtaining a new ID card.

Duplicates (Replacements):

A person whose ID card has been lost, stolen or damaged may be issued a new identification card by applying at a DMV Full Service office, Satellite office or Photo License Center (not AAA) and must present the following:

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or valid passport (hospital birth certificates or photocopies will not be accepted) and one additional form of identification from list of acceptable forms of identification .  If you are not a citizen of the United States, you will be required to show proof of legal status in this country as noted above.
• $22.50 fee (see acceptable forms of payment).

Change of Name:

Supporting documentation is required when a name change is requested. Supporting documents are: marriage license; civil union certificate; divorce decree; or a probate court name change document.  There is no fee for a change of name. You must appear at a full service DMV branch office for processing and surrender your current ID card. If your ID is lost, follow the same procedure as noted above for obtaining a duplicate (replacement) ID card and pay the $22.50 fee.

Fee:

The fee for a new, renewal or replacement ID card is $22.50 (The fee for new and renewal id cards is waived for applicants of a homeless shelter who provide proof of residency from an authorized shelter in Connecticut. The Connecticut Identification Card Requirements and Application (form B-230) must be signed by an official from the shelter.) 

Suspended Licenses:

A person whose operator's license is under suspension may apply for an ID card as long as all of the above requirements are met.

Revoked Licenses:

A person whose privileges have been revoked cannot obtain an ID card.