State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

NOTICE: VISITING US? Know Before You Go.

Obtaining a Learner's Permit

Payment Options:  Effective January 1, 2020, the "e-check" payment option will no longer be available when scheduling your learner's permit test. 
 

For qualifications on obtaining a learner's permit for: 

All new drivers are required to obtain a learner's permit before taking the on-the-road skills test for a driver's license. 

Learner's permit testing is offered by appointment only at the following DMV offices:

Make your appointment here.

 

Studying for the Learner's Permit Knowledge Test

GETTING YOUR PERMIT: You will not receive a learner's permit or permanent driver license at a DMV office.   It will arrive through the mail.  For more on this, please see Central Issuance.  After visiting an office, you can track the delivery of your new card.