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Exchange a license, non-driver ID or permit

Options for exchanging your driver’s license, non-driver ID or learner’s permit

Exchange a license, non-driver ID or permit

Options for exchanging your driver’s license, non-driver ID or learner’s permit

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If you have a Connecticut DMV-issued driver's license, non-driver photo ID card or learner's permit, we’ve made it even easier to exchange it for another credential without bringing all your identity documents to DMV.
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  • For a new learner’s permit
  • For your previous driver’s license (currently valid)

For a new learner’s permit

To qualify for the exchange, your non-driver ID needs to be unexpired or, if expired, no longer than two years. Appointments are required for all learner’s permit testing. Be sure to study the Connecticut Driver’s Manual.


Step 1: Make an appointment

Schedule your knowledge and vision test.  

Step 2: Gather what you’ll need. 


  • Bring your non-driver ID card as your only required form of identification. You’ll also have the option to have your identity verified through the REAL ID program
  • If you are under age 18, and your parent/legal guardian is not present at the time of the knowledge test, bring completed Certificate of Parental Consent (Form 2-D).
  • If your name has changed, additional document will be needed. Refer to Section 5 of the list of acceptable forms of identification: (English version (PDF) | Spanish version (PDF))
  • Non-U.S. citizens may be required to provide additional identification.

For your previous driver’s license (currently valid)

If your previous license is expiring within six months or has expired less than two years, you will be issued a renewal of your previous driver’s license.

If your previous license is valid for more than six months, you will be issued a duplicate license. 

Step 1: Make an appointment at a DMV office (DMV express offices, such as AAA locations, do not provide this service).

Step 2: Gather what you’ll need. 

  • Complete an application for duplicate license (Form 1-B) (if applicable)
  • You have the option to bring your non-driver ID card as your only required form of identification. You also have the option to have your identity verified through the REAL ID program, if you have not done so already.
  • If your name has changed, please see name change documents Section 5 of the list of acceptable forms of identification: (English version (PDF) | Spanish version (PDF))
  • Non-U.S. citizens may be required to provide additional identification.