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Please note:

Get your REAL ID by May 7, 2025: A REAL ID is a verified driver’s license or identification (ID) card that’s a federally accepted form of identification, sometimes referred to as a verified ID. Learn more.

Boat decals: Boat decals for the year 2026 will be distributed in April.


Add veteran's status on driver's license / non-driver ID card

Learn how to add veteran’s status on your driver’s license or non-driver ID card

Add veteran's status on driver's license / non-driver ID card

Learn how to add veteran’s status on your driver’s license or non-driver ID card
New process
You will not receive a permanent driver license or ID card while at a DMV office, AAA location or participating Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union 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.

What to do

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  • Apply for status
  • Renewing a license or ID
  • Applying for a license or ID
  • Questions

Apply for status

Apply to the Department of Veterans' Affairs to verify status.

 

Once you have applied to state Department of Veterans' Affairs, please wait at least 30 days prior to visiting a DMV service office.

Renewing a license or ID

Follow additional instructions to renew your driver's license or renew your non-driver ID card.

Applying for a license or ID

Follow additional instructions to obtain a driver's license or obtain a non-driver ID card.

Questions

For any questions regarding your application, please call the Department of Veterans' Affairs at 860-616-3685.