Obtaining Your Connecticut Driver’s License
Minimum Age
You must be 16 years old to receive a CT driver’s license. You also need to be 16 to receive a Connecticut learner’s permit. If you are 18 or older you do not need a learner’s permit to practice driving.
Obtaining Your License
If you are over the age of 18 and have a license from another state, you will need to apply for a Connecticut driver’s license within 30 days of moving to CT. You will have to have a non-expired license from another state and take a vision test to transfer your license. You may need to take a written test as well, so make sure you have a copy of the Connecticut DMV Cheat Sheet.
What To Bring
Identification
You will need to bring your out-of-state driver’s license, as well as a copy of a certified birth certificate. Photocopies are not acceptable. You will also need supporting documentation, such as a marriage certificate, if your name has changed.
If your license doesn’t have a photo, be prepared to show your US Passport to receive your license. If you are not a citizen of the US, please see the section below.
Verification of Residency
You need to prove you are a Connecticut resident to get your CT driver’s license. A utility bill, mortgage statement, rental agreement or another else with your current address postmarked within 90 days are acceptable.
Social Security Number
You will need to provide your SS# when applying for your driver’s license. If you do not have a social security number, you must obtain a letter from the SSA explaining why you are ineligible.
Connecticut Driver’s License Fees
The application fee for your license is $40 (cash, check or money order, no credit cards). The license fee is either $66 or $77, depending on how long you want the license for.
Obtaining a License If You Are Not A US Citizen
This is direct from the CT DMV:
If you are not a citizen of the United States you will be required to show proof of your legal status in this country.
