How to Renew/Replace a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

HOW TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

A Connecticut Motorcycle License can be renewed in person at any DMV office or mobile offices in the State. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles notifies owners of the expiration date of their motorcycle license by mail in advance.

WHEN TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

Your Connecticut motorcycle license is generally valid for six years and will expire on your birthday. However, for persons over 65, renewal is valid only for two years. If your license expires, you may renew anytime up to two years and this will be considered a normal renewal, although you cannot drive when your license is expired. If two years have lapsed since the expiration, you have to follow steps to apply for a new motorcycle license.

TO RENEW IN PERSON

You must bring:

Your expiring motorcycle license or Proof of Identity if the expiring license is not available, along with a renewal application form to the appropriate location.
If your name has changed, documentation of the name change is required.
The correct renewal fee. See acceptable forms of payment here.

Note: Renewal by mail is available only to Connecticut residents who are temporarily out of the country or state and cannot come personally to a DMV office to renew their motorcycle license. If the DMV does not have your photo on file, you cannot renew by mail and need to come in person for license renewal. If you have residency from another state, you cannot renew a Connecticut motorcycle license. If you qualify to renew by mail, you should obtain a license renewal application from the DMV after providing details such as name, date of birth, address, license number, social security number, phone number and out of state/country address. Military personnel can follow the instructions given here for renewal by mail. Mail the signed application along with the fee (check) to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

License Processing Unit

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06161-5041

HOW TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

A Connecticut Motorcycle License can be replaced in person at any DMV office in the State.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

You must replace your motorcycle license if your original license has been lost, stolen or destroyed.

TO REPLACE IN PERSON

You must:

Bring proper identification. The state of Connecticut requires that you present two pieces of primary ID or one piece of secondary ID and one piece of primary ID.
Download, complete and bring the Application for Duplicate of Current Driver's License or Permit.
Bring the correct fee. Credit cards are not accepted. Please contact your local DMV office to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.
If your motorcycle license will expire within the next 120 days, you can renew your license instead of applying for a replacement.

Note: Connecticut residents who are temporarily out of state and unable to apply in person may apply for a duplicate motorcycle license through the mail. Such persons may include military personnel or students who are either out of the state or country, among others.

Download and complete the application form from the DMV website. Obtain a certified check, cashier's check or money order in the correct amount, made payable to: Department of Motor Vehicles. Please contact the DMV office to confirm the correct fee, as fees may vary. Fax the completed form along with your payment to (860) 263 5581 or mail it to: