Request a duplicate learner’s permit

Follow these steps to replace a lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed learner’s permit

Request a duplicate learner’s permit

Follow these steps to replace a lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed learner’s permit

What to do if you lose your learner’s permit

If you accidentally lose your learner’s permit, you’ll want to immediately get another copy, because you cannot drive without it. 

Please note
You may request a duplicate learner’s permit online for standard learner’s permits. 

Estimated time to request a duplicate learner’s permit online: 5-7 minutes

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  • Who’s eligible
  • How to request a duplicate learner’s permit online
  • Fees
  • Receipt

Who’s eligible

The online option may be your best option if your Connecticut learner’s permit is lost, stolen, or damaged/destroyed.


However, you can’t request a duplicate learner’s permit online if:

If you can’t request your duplicate learner’s permit online, please replace it in person.

How to request a duplicate learner’s permit online

Step 1: Gather what you’ll need
  • Your first and last name exactly as it appears on your current learner's permit
  • Your date of birth
  • Your street address
  • Your learner's permit number
  • Your Social Security Number
  • A credit or debit card
Step 2: Request a duplicate learner’s permit online

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Step 3: Get your learner's permit in the mail
Your duplicate permit will arrive through the mail within 30 days. For more on this, please visit Central Issuance

Track the delivery of your new card to learn when it will arrive.


Fees

Fee to request a duplicate learner’s permit: $19

Refunds will not be given unless permitted under law.

Receipt

Are you looking to access a receipt for a previously completed online transaction? Receipts can be requested online for transactions processed after May 24, 2021.

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Who’s eligible

If your learner's permit is lost, stolen, or damaged/destroyed, you can get a duplicate permit.
 
If your name or address has changed since you got your permit, there are additional steps to update your address on your new permit. Learn how to change your address.

How to

Step 1: Print and complete the required form
Complete an application for Duplicate of Current Driver's License or Permit (Form 1-B).
 
Step 2: Make an appointment

When replacing a learner's permit, please make an appointment at a DMV office. Commercial learner's permit, motorcycle learner’s permit and drive-only learner’s permit can only be replaced in a DMV office.
 
Appointments for our DMV Express locations can be made online. Please contact your local DMV express office, AAA location or Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union Locations. Note: these locations may charge a convenience fee up to $8 per DMV transaction.

Make an appointment

Step 3: Get your learner's permit in the mail

You will get a temporary permit at your appointment. Your permanent duplicate learner's permit will arrive in the mail at the mailing address on file with the DMV within 30 days. If you have mail forwarding, you will NOT receive your new learner's permit.
 
For more on this, please visit Central Issuance

 

Track the delivery of your new card to learn when it will arrive.


Fees

Fee to request a duplicate learner's permit: $19
Fee to request a duplicate motorcycle learner’s permit: $16
Fee to request a duplicate commercial learner’s permit: $10
Fee to request a duplicate drive-only learner’s permit: $19
 
Additional fees

DMV express offices such as AAA offices, Milford and North Haven Nutmeg Financial Credit Union and West Haven City Hall, may charge a convenience fee of up to $8 per DMV transaction.
 
See acceptable forms of payment.

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Who’s eligible

If your learner's permit is lost, stolen, or damaged/destroyed, you can get a duplicate permit by mail or email.

If your name or address has changed since you got your permit, there are additional steps to update your address on your new permit. Learn how to change your address.

 

However, you can’t request a duplicate learner’s permit by mail or email if:

If you can’t request your duplicate learner’s permit by mail or email, please replace it in person instead.

How to

To request a duplicate learner's permit by mail:

Your duplicate credential will be mailed directly to the address on file with the DMV, and you will receive it within 20 days.

 

To request a duplicate learner's permit by email:

To pay for your request, a link will be emailed to you within two business days.

If there are any issues with your request, we will notify you via email.


Your duplicate credential will be mailed directly to the address on file with the DMV and you will receive it within 30 days.

Fees

Fee to request a duplicate learner's permit: $19
Fee to request a duplicate commercial learner’s permit: $10

 
See acceptable forms of payment.