State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

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Commercial Driver's License/

Commercial Learner Permit

Driving Type Self-Certification

       

 
**New Requirements:  Beginning Dec. 6, 2016, CDL holders and permit applicants will have to comply with a federal mandate that requires additional documents when seeking a license or renewing it. Find more information here. 

Federal law requires all Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) holders to provide " Self-certification" of driving type:

LEARN MORE HERE:  See description of driving types for you to choose here.

CERTIFY HERE:  https://www.dmvselfservice.ct.gov/CDLSelfCertiForm.aspx

  

Once you go to the website above and successfully self-certify, you will receive an e-mail confirmation.  Bring the e-mail confirmation to DMV anytime you:                   

  • Apply for a new CDL
  • Renew a current CDL
  • Apply for an upgrade to a higher class CDL
  • Apply for a new endorsement
  • Transfer a CDL from another state
  • Change driving type