Frequently Asked Questions

The certificate of completion issued from the motorcycle safety course provider is valid for two years. The classes include classroom and skills training. For a list of state-approved motorcycle training sites, visit the website of the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

• You have had your car registration suspended.
• You owe payment of property taxes.
• You have unpaid traffic or parking tickets.
• Your car does not comply with the CT emission testing requirements.

Check your registration renewal notice for more details on your CT car registration renewal requirements.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

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For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

If you are renewing someone else s car registration by mail or in person, make sure you have all the necessary documents and method of payment for applicable fees before heading out to the DMV or mailing the application.

Note that when making an in-person visit at the Connecticut DMV, you are required to present proof of identification and an original Power of Attorney to be able to renew car registration on behalf of someone else.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

For more information:Connecticut Auto Insurance- Get a Quote and Save

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

DMV 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161 Attn: Plate Return

If your CT plates have been lost or stolen, present a completed Marker Plate Notice form.

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

All student drivers must have at least 40 hours of behind-the-wheel driving training, as well as completing two-hours of instruction with their parent/guardian. This portion of the drivers education requirements may be offered by a commercial driving or secondary school as part of the eight-hour drivers ed program.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

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• Not older than four years.
• A gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more
• Is fully electric-powered (non-hybrid)
• Is a bicycle with attached motors or motorcycle
• Is a farm vehicle or a vehicle not primarily designed for highway use
• Is a class-1 school bus.

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

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There is no additional cost to add a veteran designation to your ID, apart from the usual applicable fees when renewing, obtaining or replacing a CT identification card. However, if you choose to add the flag symbol before you receive your renewal notice, you will have to pay a $30 fee.

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

If you are eligible, you can pay your Connecticut traffic fine online through the Infraction Ticket Processing (CIB) system. You need a valid credit card to pay for the cost of traffic ticket.

Alternatively, you can send a check or money order for the amount of the traffic ticket made out to the “Clerk of Superior Court.” You must also send your ticket along with payment to the following address:

Centralized Infractions Bureau P.O. Box 5044 Hartford, CT 06102

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

Renewing drivers licenses starts by visiting a Connecticut DMV near you and following the steps provided:

• Your current or expired driving license. If not available, provide acceptable proof of identity. If the CT DMV does not have your image on file, you must present two documents as proof of identification.
• Present the drivers license renewal application you received in the mail.
• Pay the $72 renewal fee.

If you are requesting a “verified” renewal, you will need to submit the necessary documents through the Real ID program.

Renew your CT driving license on time as late fees apply.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

You will receive a renewal notice in the mail two months before your car registration expires. The renewal notice contains the following information:

• Car registration expiration date
• Vehicle registration renewal fee
• Emission testing requirements
• Delinquent traffic tickets (All unpaid traffic citations must be paid for before renewin car registration documentation)

To renew your car registration online, the renewal notice you received must contain a Personal Identification Number. If you are eligible to renew vehicle registration online, visit the CT DMV website and follow the instructions.

If you are renewing by mail, send in your completed registration renewal notice and payment of renewal fees to the following address:

Department of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 150444 Hartford, CT 06115

You might also be required to send proof of payment of property taxes and applicable emission testing documents.

To renew in person, visit your local Connecticut DMV and present your current CT vehicle registration or CT license plate number, as well as your valid CT driving license and payment for the renewal fee.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

If the lien on your vehicle title has been met, you are not required to apply for a new car title. After the lien holder signs off on the vehicle title transfer, the CT Department of Motor Vehicles mails out a new certificate of title.

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

To get a CDIP, you need to visit your local DMV Hub office and do the following:

• Present your current CT drivers license.
• Provide your Social Security card or recent W2 form.
• Submit a completed Examination to Determine Physical Condition of Driver form or a US DOT Medical Examiner’s Physical Examination Form CO730, dated within the last two years.
• Present the printed confirmation notice of self-certification with the DMV.
• Submit a completed Application for Commercial Driver’s License (Form R-229a). This form cannot be downloaded; it must be mailed to you.
• Pass a general knowledge test.

After you successfully pass the written exam, you can apply for a CDL. The last step is passing the CDL road test. You must schedule an appointment beforehand by calling the DMV in order to take the drivers test. You will then be mailed the confirmation notice informing you of the date and time of the appointment.

You must take the road test in the vehicle you are applying to operate. Make sure to also bring the appointment confirmation letter, a validated copy of the Application for Commercial Driver’s License, your current CT driving license and CT CDIP. You also need to pay the required fees.

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

To obtain a CT drivers license, you must visit a DMV location near you and do the following:

• Present your current learners permit
• Present proof of identification
• Present proof of CT residency
• Present proof of Social Security Number
• Present your drivers education certificate.
• Submit a completed Application for Non-Commercial Learner Permit and/or Driver License (form R-229).
• Provide a valid Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Provide a proof of Connecticut car insurance
• Pass the on-the road skills test in a properly registered and insured vehicle, which you are required to provide
• Pay applicable fees

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

When applying for a learners permit, bring with you all required documents and applicable fees, if you have not paid the fees through the online service beforehand. You will also be required to pass a vision and written knowledge test.

Connecticut requires all first time drivers who are 18 years old or older to get an adult learners permit and hold it for at least 90 days before taking the driving test. The procedure to apply for an adult learners permit is similar to applying for an instruction permit. Adult learners permit holders must also take an eight-hour safe driving practices course and present proof of successful course completion when applying for a CT drivers license.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

• Obtain and complete an Application for Non-Commercial Driver’s License (form R-229).
• Provide a completed and signed Certificate of Parental Consent (form 2-D) only applies to applicants younger than 18.
• Pass a vision test.
• Pass the motorcycle knowledge test.
• Pay all applicable license and testing fees.
• Complete an approved motorcycle safety course. You can only attend the course after you have obtained a CT motorcycle learners permit or after you have passed the vision and written test.
• Go back to your local DMV Hub Office to get your Connecticut motorcycle license.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

Department of Motor Vehicles 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161 Attn: Data Entry Change of Address Unit

After your vehicle records have been updated with your new address, you can simply cross out the old address on your registration card and write the new one in the allotted space.

If you would like a new vehicle registration with your new address, you must apply for a vehicle registration replacement with the CT Department of Motor Vehicles.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

Department of Motor Vehicles 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161 Attn: Data Entry Change of Address Unit

Once your CT driving records have been updated, you have two choices. You can request an address sticker to be attached to your CT driving license or you can obtain a duplicate drivers license. Get an address label at your local police department or at the Connecticut DMV. To apply for a duplicate drivers license, visit your local DMV and get the replacement process started.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

Department of Motor Vehicles 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161 Attn: Data Entry Change of Address Unit

Once your CT driving records have been updated, you have two choices: You can request an address sticker to be attached to your CT ID card or you can obtain a duplicate ID. You can obtain an address label at your local police department or at the Connecticut DMV. To apply for a duplicate CT ID card, you need to visit your local DMV and get the replacement process started.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

• Marriage license
• Civil union certificate
• Divorce decree
• Probation court documents

You also need to provide your car registration card and complete a Registration Affidavit (form B-301) before you head to your local DMV to change your name. Note that you will be charged a fee if you fail to provide your current car registration.

• Visit a DMV near you.
• Obtain and complete a Change of Name Request (form E-78).
• Present certified documentation that shows the change of name, such as:

o Marriage license

o Civil union certificate

o Divorce decree

o Probation court documents

• Present your current CT drivers license or identification card.
• Pay the $30 fee to change your name on your drivers license.

These are the required steps to change name in Connecticut:

• Visit a DMV near you.
• Obtain and complete a Change of Name Request (form E-78).
• Present certified documentation that shows the change of name, such as:

o Marriage license

o Civil union certificate

o Divorce decree

o Probation court documents

• Present your current CT drivers license or identification card.
• Pay the $30 fee to change your name on your ID.

After your change of name has been verified by the SSA, you can visit a CT DMV near you and begin the process to change your name on your driver s license and car registration.

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

By Mail

• Complete a Copy Records Form (J-23).
• Send a check made out to “DMV” for the $20 fee.
• Provide proof of photo ID, such as copy of:

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o US passport

• Mail the form and other documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

Copy Records Unit

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06161

In Person

• Visit a CT DMV near you
• Complete a Copy Records Form (J-23).
• Provide proof of photo ID, such as

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o US passport

• Pay the $20 fee

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

If you are currently out of state, you are allowed to submit your application for an ID card replacement through the mail. Send the required documents and fees to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06109

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

To apply for an education permit, you need to:

• Complete an Application for Special Permit for Higher Education (form P-225).
• Present a certified copy of your class schedule.
• Give a copy of a release under the Family Educations Rights and Privacy, obtainable from your accredited institution of higher learning or private occupational school.

The applications with original signatures and the $100 application fee must be sent to the Connecticut DMV:

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Services Division 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161-2525

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

To replace driving licenses by mail, CT drivers need to complete a Request for a Connecticut Driver s License/Identification Card by Mail (Form B-350) and provide a check or money order made out to “DMV” for the drivers license replacement fee.

Mail the form and the payment to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06109

Attention: Mail-in License Transaction Unit

You can also send your application form by email or fax to the CT Department of Motor Vehicles. In that case you need to pay by credit card.

Keep in mind that the delivery process will be longer if you are replacing your lost drivers license or stolen drivers license by mail.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

Send a completed Copy Records Form (J-23), a check for the driving records fee and copy of your Connecticut driving license or identification card to the following address:

Department of Motor Vehicles

Copy Records Unit

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06161

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

Department of Motor Vehicles Customized Services Division – Duplicate Registrations 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

Alternatively, you can also request a duplicate car registration at your local CT DMV office.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

• A completed Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (form H-6B). This form must be filled out, signed and notarized.
• A Lien Release form, if applicable.
• Payment of $25 replacement title fee.

You can submit the documentation at your local CT Department of Motor Vehicles Office or you can send the form by mail to:

Department of Motor Vehicles Title Unit 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

• Visit a CT DMV location.
• Complete the Application for Duplicate of Current Driver’s License or Permit (form 1-B).
• Present acceptable forms of identification.
• Pay the $30 replacement fee.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

You will need to present the following documents when visiting a DMV office to re-title the salvaged vehicle:

• Receipts for the major parts used in the rebuilding.
• A copy of the insurance appraisals that declared the vehicle as salvaged.
• A Salvaged Vehicle Repair Report (form K-186) with photographs of the repaired/replaced areas of the vehicle attached.

In addition, the vehicle must have its emissions tested at an emission testing facility. After the vehicle passes the salvage inspection, you can obtain new license plates or re-register the vehicle. You will also receive a new car title with the word “rebuilt” stamped on it. If the vehicle does not pass inspection, it cannot be re-titled.

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

• Provide your current Certificate of Title.
• Present your current Connecticut Insurance ID card.
• Submit a completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13).
• Present proof of identification.
• Pay registration fees.

You must also complete a Bill of Sale and pay the sales tax on the car registration certificate if the vehicle was not previously registered in your name or was recently purchased.

If you are registering a vehicle with an out of state car registration in Connecticut, you must first verify your vehicle identification number (VIN) and get an emission inspection.

If the owner of the vehicle cannot register the car in person at the CT DMV, an original Power of Attorney (POA) must be provided by the agent of the individual applying for registration. Furthermore, the agent must present proof of identification for himself or herself and for the owner listed on the registration application.

If you are registering a leased vehicle, then you must also present your leasing license on file with the Connecticut DMV, in addition to providing an original Power of Attorney. Furthermore, the name and address of the leasing company must be included in the registration application.

Note that if you have any outstanding property tax payments or parking tickets, or your registration privilege have been previously suspended, you will not be allowed to register your vehicle in Connecticut.

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

If you have completed the Operator Retraining Program after the suspension on your CT driving license expires, you need to mail your suspension notice and the reinstatement fee to the Connecticut DMV to have your driving privileges restored.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

Check your suspension notice for more details such as the length of your suspension, the amount of time you will be need to have the IID and any additional fees you might be required to pay.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Services Division 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161-2525

The CT DMV will send you a restoration notice within 10 days. Keep in mind that you are not allowed to drive until you have received your restoration notice in the mail.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

Connecticut does not allow drivers to attend a defensive driving course to remove points from a CT drivers record. The only way to remove points from your DMV driving record is to wait two years from the date you were issued the traffic citation. 24 months after the traffic ticket was issued, the CT DMV will remove that particular violation from your driving record.

Keep in mind that if you contest the traffic ticket and lose, the judge might order you to take defensive driving classes in order to dismiss a traffic citation you have received for a minor violation.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

You can renew your CT permit to drive 90 days before it expires. Note that you are only allowed to renew your Connecticut learning permit two times. Visit a CT DMV location near you to get the renewal process started.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

Please note that if your ID has been expired for over two years, you will have to apply for a new CT identification card.

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

To renew driving license by mail, complete a Request for a Connecticut Driver s License/Identification Card by Mail (Form B-350) and provide a check or money order made out to “DMV” for the appropriate drivers license renewal fee. Mail the form and the payment to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06109

Attention: Mail-in License Transaction Unit

Note that if you are renewing by mail, you must send the application form 10 days before your driving license expires or you will have to pay a late fee of $25.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Services 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

Note that if you do not renew your license within two years from the expiration date, you will have to apply for a new motorcycle driving license.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

• A completed Application for Duplicate of Current Driver’s License or Permit (form 1-B) .
• Proof of identification:

o US Passport or Passport Card

o I-94 and US Visa

o I-551 Stamp in foreign passport

o Permanent Resident card or Resident Alien card

• Proof of legal status in the country:

o Certificate of Naturalization

o Certificate of Citizenship

o Permanent Resident Card

o US Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Issued by the Department of State)

You must also pay the $30 replacement fee.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

To replace driving licenses by mail, complete a Request for a Connecticut Driver s License/Identification Card by Mail (Form B-350) and provide a check or money order made out to “DMV” for the appropriate drivers license replacement fee. Mail the form and the payment to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06109

Attention: Mail-in License Transaction Unit

You can also send your duplicate license application form by email or fax to the CT Department of Motor Vehicles. If choose either option, you will need to provide your credit card.

Keep in mind that the delivery process will be longer if you are replacing your lost drivers license or stolen drivers license by mail.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

If you are moving to Connecticut, you are required to register and get car title documentation from the state within 60 days of establishing residency. To get a new car title, visit your local CT DMV and provide the Certificate of Title, properly assigned (only applicable for vehicles newer than 20 years), a completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13) and proof of identification. Note that you must also pay the $25 title fee.

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

To transfer car titles in CT, vehicle owners must visit a Connecticut DMV and follow the steps below:

• Remove the license plate before the sale vehicle. Otherwise, the owner will be assessed a property tax on the vehicle.
• Provide the buyer or the DMV with the Certificate of Title, properly assigned.
• Submit a completed Bill of Sale.
• Complete an Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13)
• Complete a Motor Vehicle or Vessel Gift Declaration (Form AU-463), if gifting or donating the vehicle.
• Complete a Request for Report of Sale/Transfer of Non Titled Motor Vehicle if you have inherited the vehicle.
• Submit proper identification.
• Pay any and all applicable fees and taxes.

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• A completed Bill of Sale
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13).
• Proof of identification

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o CT learners permit

• Payment of $25 for the title fee

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

• Complete the Application for Duplicate Driver License or Non Driver ID by Mail (form B-350)
• Complete the Application for Non Commercial Driver License (form R-229).
• Provide a photocopy of a valid military ID.
• Provide proof of successful completion of a motorcycle safety training course
• Mail the entire package and applicable fees to:

Department of Motor Vehicles Mail-in License Transaction Unit, Room 331 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161 Fax: (860) 263-5591

The CT DMV will mail the duplicate drivers license with a Class M endorsement to the address you have provided. Note that active military members who are currently stationed out of state and who have successfully completed an approved motorcycle safety course are not required to take the motorcycle endorsement examination.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

The DMV vision exam tests how clearly you see and how far you can see to either side while looking straight ahead. Minimum vision requirements for a CT driving license is 20/40 or better. Also you must have one hundred forty degrees of Binocular Peripheral Visual Field. The vision and written test are administered on the same day at your local CT DMV. Drivers who fail the vision test will not be allowed to move forward with the written test and will have to reschedule the appointment.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

Connecticut drivers cannot attend a defensive driving course to remove points from their drivers records. The only way to remove points from your DMV driving record is to wait two years from the date you were issued the traffic citation. 24 months after the traffic ticket was issued, the CT DMV will remove that particular violation from your driving record.

Keep in mind that if you contest the traffic ticket and lose, the judge might order you to enroll in a traffic school course. However, such a decision is up to the judge and will not reduce the number of points on your CT driving record.

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

• The renewal application you receive in the mail
• A printed confirmation notice of self-certification with DMV. You must self-certify through the DMV website.
• Current commercial drivers license, if unavailable you must provide other form of identification.
• Valid DOT medical certificate, if the CT DMV does not have your updated medical card on file.
• Payment for the required fees and taxes.

If your driver’s license has been expired for two or more years, you must retake the DMV exams.

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

• Present the Certificate of Title, properly assigned by the administrator of the estate.
• Present an original certified document of the Probate Court or authority to dispose of the vehicle, such as:

o PC-160 Decree

o PC-212B Petitioner’s Probate Certificate

o PC-260 Decree Granting Administration of Probate of Will

o PC-450 Fiduciary’s Probate Certificate

• Complete an Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13).
• Provide your CT insurance ID.
• Provide the most recent car registration certificate.
• Submit acceptable proof of identification.

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

For more information:Connecticut Auto Insurance- Get a Quote and Save

• Bodily injury liability
• Property damage liability insurance

You are also required to have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for damages caused in an accident with an uninsured driver or a driver who does not have adequate insurance coverage to pay for your medical bills.

For more information:Connecticut Auto Insurance- Get a Quote and Save

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

For more information:Connecticut Auto Insurance- Get a Quote and Save

To replace your identification card by mail, complete a Request for a Connecticut Driver s License/Identification Card by Mail (Form B-350) and provide payment of the replacement fee in the form of check or money order made payable to “DMV.” You can also pay by credit card. Send the application and the payment to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06109

The replacement ID will be mailed to the address you provide in the application.

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

Note that you need to renew your CT license before it expires as late fees apply.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

• Selling or purchasing a new /used vehicle
• Gifting or receiving a vehicle as a gift or donation
• Inheriting a vehicle
• Changing ownership of the vehicle between family members
• Changing the name of the vehicle owner

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

• Operating under the influence of alcohol
• Commitment of vehicular homicide
• Failure to appear in Court over a traffic violation
• Failure to complete an operator retraining course
• Accumulating more than 10 points on your driving record within two years

The duration of your driving license suspension and your reinstatement requirements will depend on the offense you have committed.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

• H endorsement: Hazardous Material
• T endorsement: Towing a Double or Triple Trailer
• S endorsement: School Bus
• N endorsement: Liquid Bulk/Tank Cargo
• P endorsement: Passenger/Transportation

If you wish to have additional endorsements added to your license, you must pass a test for each endorsement you apply for. Commercial drivers license endorsement tests have 10 questions each. You need to answer eight questions correctly to pass the test. There might be additional requirements, particularly if you are transporting passengers or hazardous material. Check with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles for more details on specific requirements.

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

Note that the photo ID fee and renewal fee is waived if the applicant is a homeless person or a blind veteran.

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

Furthermore, you are only allowed to drive between the hours of 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. (unless you are traveling for employment, school, religious activities or a medical necessity) and you are not allowed to use a cell-phone or any type of mobile electronic device while driving.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

To apply for a commercial drivers license, present either an Examination to Determine Physical Condition of Driver form or a US DOT Medical Examiner’s Physical Examination Form CO730, which must be completed and signed by a licensed medical professional. The forms cannot be older than two years.

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

• Voluntary replacement at any time during your registration period
• Lost car registration certificate, license plate and/or decal
• Stolen car registration or license plate
• Your registration certificate has been damaged to a point of illegibility and the necessary information cannot be read from it

If any of the reasons can be applied to your specific case, visit your local CT Department of Motor Vehicles office and apply for a duplicate car registration or license plates.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

• Arrest.
• Age.
• BAC level.
• Number of previous DWI convictions.

Carefully read your suspension notice as it outlines all the documents and fees you will have to submit to restore your Connecticut driving privileges.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

The fees to reinstate suspended drivers licenses may vary depending on the offense and the number of times the driver has been convicted of it. Your suspension notice lists all the requirements and fees you would have to meet to restore your suspended drivers license.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

The fee to renew the registration of a passenger vehicle is $80. You might also be required to pay additional fees such as the $10 Federal Clean Air Act fee, so make sure to check with your local DMV for all renewal costs and accepted forms of payment.

Note that a $10 late fee applies for failing to renew car registration within five days after the expiration date.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

On the other hand, if you have a Class M endorsement and a restriction 3 on your CT license, you are only allowed to operate three-wheeled motorcycles. To remove the 3 restriction from your drivers license, you must pass a state-approved motorcycle safety course on a two-wheel motorcycle.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

To be able to apply for an education/work permit in Connecticut you must not:

• Have a current suspension for failing to appear in court/pay a traffic ticket.
• Have a previous alcohol-related conviction.
• Have a suspension for operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license.
• Have been convicted of vehicular manslaughter or vehicular assault.
• Operate a commercial motor vehicle.

If your application for a special operator s permit is approved, you must carry the permit with you at all times.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

Note that you must be in possession of an adult learners permit for at least 90 days before taking the driving exam. If you fail to present your current CT learning permit or a duplicate, you will not be allowed to take the test. In that case you would have to reschedule and pay the testing fee once again.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

When applying for CT learners permit, visit your local CT DMV and provide the following:

• Two documents as proof of identity, such as:

o US Birth Certificate

o US Passport

• Two documents as proof of residency

o Bill from a bank or mortgage company, utility company

o Bank statement

o Pay stubs

• One document as proof of Social Security Number:

o Social Security card

o W-2 form

• A completed Certificate of Parental Consent (form 2D). This form is only required if your parent/legal guardian is not present when you take your learner’s permit test. It is not required if you are applying for an adult teen drivers permit.
• A completed Non-Commercial Learner Permit and/or Driver License (form R-229).

You also need to pay the applicable fees, if you have not done so through the online service, and pass a vision test and a written DMV test.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

• Your current CT drivers license, which serves as proof of identity.
• A completed Application for Non-Commercial Driver’s License . You must submit the original of this form in person as photocopies are not accepted.
• A Certificate of Parental Consent (form 2-D), if you are under 18
• Proof of successful completion of a motorcycle safety training course.

Make sure to also provide payment for the licensing and testing fees. Check with your local CT DMV for acceptable methods of payment.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

• Your current CT learners permit
• Proof of identification

o US Birth Certificate

o US Passport

• Proof of CT residency

o Bill from a bank or mortgage company, utility company

o Bank statement

o Pay stubs

• Proof of Social Security Number

o Social Security card

o W-2 form

• Your drivers education certificate (form CS-1), which is issued by a Connecticut licensed driving school after successful completion of the drivers ed course.
• Vehicle Registration
• Connecticut Insurance card. The proof of financial responsibility must be in the same name as the vehicle registration, with the exception of leased vehicles which may be in the name of the lessee.
• A completed Application for Non-Commercial Learner Permit and/or Driver License (form R-229).

You must also pass the vision and driving exam and pay all drivers license fees.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

• A completed Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (form H-6B). This form must be filled out, signed and notarized.
• A Lien Release form, if applicable.

You also need to pay the $25 replacement title fee. If you cannot make an in-person visit to a CT DMV near you, mail the forms and the payment to:

Department of Motor Vehicles Title Unit 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

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• I-94 card
• Temporary Resident card
• Employment Authorization card
• Refugee Travel document
• Citizenship or Naturalization certificate
• Permanent Resident Card

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• Your marker plate number
• Type of vehicle
• Your name and address
• Your signature

You must also provide payment for the replacement fee in the form of check or money order made out to the DMV.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

• Your current Certificate of Title
• Your current Connecticut Insurance ID card
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13)
• Proof of identification, such as:

o CT driving license;

o CT learners permit;

o CT ID card.

You will also be required to complete a Bill of Sale and pay the sales tax on the registration if the car was not previously registered in your name or was recently purchased.

For more information: How to Register a Vehicle in Connecticut

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

You must also submit the renewal application you received in the mail and provide payment for all required fees and taxes. Check with your local CT DMV location to see the acceptable forms of payment.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

When transferring a car title with the Connecticut DMV, provide the following documents:

Buying a Vehicle

• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• Completed Bill of Sale

Selling a Vehicle

• Completed Application for Replacement Certificate of Title and Ownership Transfer in Absence of Title (Form H-6B), if you do not wish to wait for the new vehicle title to be processed. This form is only applicable if the buyer lives in Connecticut.
• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• Completed Bill of Sale

Gifting a Vehicle

• The Certificate of Title, properly assigned
• An Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13).
• A Motor Vehicle or Vessel Gift Declaration (Form AU-463).
• Submit proper identification

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o CT learners permit

Inheriting a Vehicle

• A completed Request for Report of Sale/Transfer of Non Titled Motor Vehicle (Form Q-1)
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13)
• A copy of the vehicle’s current registration certificate.
• Submit proper identification

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o CT learners permit

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

The knowledge test contains 16 questions based on information provided in the Connecticut Motorcycle Manual and the Connecticut Driver’s Manual. To successfully pass the written drivers test, study the Connecticut Motorcycle Manual. It is also a good idea to take a few practice tests before heading out to take the actual exam.

A driving test is not required in Connecticut as the motorcycle safety training course carries out the skills test.

For more information: How to Apply for a Motorcycle License in Connecticut

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For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

If issued a traffic citation, CMV drivers must notify their employer within 30 days. The penalties and fines depend on the severity of the violation and the number of times the commercial driver has been convicted of the offense. Also, keep in mind that penalties and fines are ever harsher for drivers with a Class H endorsement on their CDL.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

As of recently, Connecticut no longer allows CMV drivers to enter into state- run programs that prevent DUI/DWI convictions from ending up on a driving history record. This also applies if CDL holders are caught driving under the influence in their own private vehicles.

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

Being convicted of driving under the influence will result in a drivers license suspension for at least six months and more depending on your:

• Age.
• BAC level.
• Number of times you have been found guilty of OUI.

You will also be required to install an IID in your vehicle and keep it for the duration of your suspension as well as pay high fines to get your driving privileges restored.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

Connecticut no longer allows CMV drivers to enter into state-run programs that prevent convictions of DUI/DWI for. This also applies if CDL holders are caught driving under the influence in their own private vehicles.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

• If the minor refused to take the chemical test
• His or her BAC level
• Previous convictions for driving while intoxicated

Usually, a DUI conviction for minors will result in a drivers license suspension ranging from a minimum of 45 days to a maximum of six years. In addition, drivers less than 21 years of age will be required to pay a $175 restoration and $100 administrative fee to the CT DMV. Additional fees may apply, so make sure to carefully read your suspension notice as it lists all the vital information regarding the duration of your suspension and reinstatement requirements.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

• Bodily injury liability

o $20,000 per person per accident

o $40,000 per accident

• Property damage liability

o $10,000 per accident

• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage

o $20,000 per person.

o $40,000 total per accident

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You are strongly recommended to take a few practice permit tests beforehand, in addition to carefully studying the Driver s Manual.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

• The Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin
• Federal odometer statement.
• A completed Bill of Sale
• A completed Application for Registration and Certificate of Title
• Proof of Social Security Number
• Proof of insurance on the motorcycle
• Proof of identification

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

The knowledge test for a CT learning permit is available in:

• English
• Spanish
• Polish
• French
• Italian
• Portuguese

It is strongly recommended that you study the Connecticut Drivers Manual to prepare for the test. It is also a good idea to take a few practice tests before heading out to the CT DMV.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

• Have a state-approved IID vendor install the device in your vehicle.
• Complete the Ignition Interlock Device Installation Application (P-246).
• Provide you name, current address and date of birth.
• Provide payment for the $175 restoration and $100 administration fee in the form of check or money order made out to “DMV.”
• Mail all the documents and fees at least two weeks before your reinstatement eligibility date to the following address:

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Services Division 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161-2525

The CT DMV will send you a restoration notice within 10 days of receiving your correspondence. Keep in mind that you are not allowed to drive until you have received your restoration notice in the mail.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

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You can now check the validity of your car registration status online and so can law enforcement officers, which makes the registration stickers obsolete.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

In order to take the DMV driving test, you must complete a drivers ed course. Applicants can choose between a state-approved commercial driving school, a secondary/high school drivers education program, home training or a combination of the three.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

After you obtain a Connecticut CDIP, you need to pass a road test to get a CDL. The road skills test consists of three parts: pre-trip inspection, static course and on-the-road/skills test. Failing any part of the drivers test means that you will have to retake the entire road exam again after seven days.

Keep in mind that there might be additional testing, so contact the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles for more details on specific requirements. The best way to prepare for the CT DMV driving test is by studying the Connecticut Commercial Driver s Manual as well as by taking some online practice driving tests beforehand.

For more information: Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Application

Make sure you provide your own properly registered and insured vehicle to complete the driving exam in. In addition you will also have to provide your insurance card, vehicle registration and other required documentation.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

• Bodily injury liability: This pays for bodily injury to others involved in a collision with you.
• Property damage liability insurance: This policy covers damages you may cause in an auto accident to vehicles or the property of others.
• Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage: This insurance type pays for your medical bills thatresult from a car accident caused by an uninsured driver or a driver who does not have suitable auto insurance to pay for your medical bills.

Insurance companies also offer optional, additional insurance such as collision coverage. Collision insurance pays for physical damages to your car as the result of your vehicle colliding with an object. Comprehensive coverage pays for damages to your vehicle from fire, severe weather, vandalism, floods and theft.

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• Class D – Any motor vehicle that does not require a CDL.
• M = Motorcycle
• V = Student Transportation Vehicles
• A = Activity Vehicles, includes Taxi, Livery, Service Bus and Motor Coach
• F = Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Coach
• Q = Fire Apparatus

Restrictions:

• 3 = 3-Wheeled Motorcycle only
• B = Corrective Lenses
• C = Mechanical Aid
• D = Prosthetic Aid
• E = Automatic Transmission
• F = Outside Mirror
• G = Limited to Daylight Driving Only
• R = No Limited Access Roads
• U = Hearing Aid Required
• W = Medical Waiver Required
• Y = For Driving Purposes Only

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

If the CT DMV learns of an insurance policy cancelation, you will receive a warning notice and be expected to buy vehicle coverage. Failure to respond to the initial warning might lead to a suspension and prevent you from renewing or registering your vehicle.

For more information: Connecticut Auto Insurance- Get a Quote and Save

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

Two months before your registration expires, the CT DMV mails all drivers a vehicle registration renewal notice that contains all the information needed to renew car registrations:

• Car registration expiration date
• Vehicle registration renewal fee
• Emission testing requirements
• Delinquent traffic tickets (All unpaid traffic citations must be paid for before renewing car registration documentation)

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Connecticut

The CT Bill of Sale contains the driver s name and address, the vehicle’s make, model, year, and color, the vehicle identification number (VIN) as well as the purchase price and purchase date.

For more information: Title Transfers or obtaining a New Certificate of Title in Connecticut

Failing to renew your CT driving license will result in late fees.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

You can also check the status of your drivers license by obtaining your Connecticut driving record.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Connecticut

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

• Complete the Ignition Interlock Device Installation Application (P-246).
• Contact a state-approved IID vendor to install the IID in your vehicle.
• Provide payment of the $175 reinstatement fee and $100 administrative fee.
• Submit the forms and fees to the CT DMV.

Your suspension notice indicates the amount of time you are required to have the IID.

For a list of CT-approved IID vendors visit the website of the Connecticut DMV.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

Connecticut DMV Office Contact Information

Also make sure that you provide all the required documentation, including your vehicle registration and proof of auto coverage, before heading out to a DMV location near you.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Connecticut

Send the application and payment for the applicable fee to the address of the Connecticut DMV:

Department of Motor Vehicles Title Unit 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161

You also need to send a Lien Release form if there is a lien on your vehicle. Otherwise, the duplicate vehicle title will be sent to the lien holder.

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

For more information: How to Apply for a Connecticut Identification Card

On the other hand, non-commercial vehicles must maintain liability vehicle coverage to have valid license plates. Proof of car insurance needs to be presented every two years when renewing car registrations and registering vehicles with the CT DMV for the first time.

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In addition, if you are under 18 years of age, your parent/legal guardian must sign the Application for Non-Commercial Learner Permit and/or Driver License (form R-229).

Bear in mind that if you opt for at-home drivers training, your parent/guardian must also provide a completed Proof of Parental Training (CS-1 form) certifying that you have attended an eight-hour course on safe driving practices.

For more information: Learner’s Permits for Beginner Drivers in Connecticut

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Connecticut

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

• Speeding
• Failure to drive in the proper lane
• Disobeying orders of an officer
• Failure to obey traffic control signal light
• Operating a vehicle through a pedestrian safety zone
• Driving under the influence of alcohol
• Vehicular homicide

If you accumulate 10 points on your DMV driving record within two years, your CT drivers license will be suspended for 30 days.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Connecticut

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

• Your marker plate number
• Type of vehicle
• Your name and address
• Your signature

You must also provide payment for the replacement fee in the form of a check or money order made out to the DMV.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in Connecticut

• Car registration expiration date
• Vehicle registration renewal fee
• Emission testing requirements
• Delinquent traffic tickets (All unpaid traffic citations must be paid for before renewing car registration documentation)

The registration renewal notice also contains your new registration certificate.

If your registration renewal notice contains a personal identification number, you are eligible to renew car registration online. If not, you need to complete the renewal notice and mail it to the CT DMV or make an in-person visit at a DMV near you.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Connecticut