DMV Easy Answers
for New Resident License Requirements
NEW PROCESS: You will not receive a permanent driver license or ID card while at a DMV office. It will arrive through the mail. You may retain your expiring license or ID provided there are no changes other than address. For more on this, please see Central Issuance. After visiting an office, you can track the delivery of your new card.
This service is provided at DMV Hub Offices.
Note: Once you have established residency in Connecticut, you have 30 days to transfer your out-of-state license to Connecticut.
What to do:
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Visit a DMV Hub Office.
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Take the vision test.
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The knowledge and road tests may be waived at the discretion of the licensing agent.
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If you are under 18 and have a driver's license from another state , you must complete additional special requirements. Please be aware of the passenger restrictions and other laws for newly licensed 16-and 17-year-olds. Connecticut does not accept a license issued to individuals who are under 16 years of age.
What to bring:
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Your current out-of-state license which has not expired for more than 2 years.
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See if any special situations apply to you.
What it will cost:
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$40 application fee. See acceptable forms of payment.
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$72 license fee. Beginning January 1, 2020, this fee will be $84 and the duration of the license will increase.
For additional information, please see Licensing Requirements for New Residents.