Connecticut DMV · Official Resources 2026

Connecticut DMV Resources & Official Links

Official links, office finder, fees, and key resources for getting your Connecticut permit and driver's license.

🔗 Essential Official Links

Official Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles homepage — services, forms, and information.

Download the official Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023). All test questions are based on this manual.

Connecticut DMV office services (knowledge test, road test, license issuance) are by appointment. Schedule online at the official DMV portal.

Find your nearest DMV driver license office.

Online or in-person application information for new driver's licenses and learner permits.

Renew your Connecticut driver's license online or in person.

Branch Office serving Greater Hartford
Hours and exact address: see portal.ct.gov/dmv/offices-and-locations

Branch Office serving New Haven County
Hours and exact address: see portal.ct.gov/dmv/offices-and-locations

Branch Office serving Fairfield County
Hours and exact address: see portal.ct.gov/dmv/offices-and-locations

Branch Office serving Litchfield/New Haven Counties
Hours and exact address: see portal.ct.gov/dmv/offices-and-locations

License Type	Fee
Connecticut Driver's License (Class D, paid after road test)	$84
Duplicate Credential	$30
Teen License Restoration (after suspension)	$175
Learner Permit / Knowledge Test / Road Test fees	Set by DMV — confirm at portal.ct.gov/dmv
Renewal frequency & fee	Confirm at portal.ct.gov/dmv

Primary ID document — passport, certified birth certificate, or other accepted primary ID
Social Security card or other proof of SSN
Proof of Connecticut residency — utility bill, bank statement, lease, etc.
Proof of lawful presence in the U.S. (if applying for a REAL ID-compliant credential)
Under 18: parent/guardian signature on the permit application + 2-hour parent training certificate
Proof of completing the 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course (form CS-1)
Payment for applicable fees (cash, money order, personal check, debit/credit card, or bank check accepted)
Always verify the current accepted-document list at portal.ct.gov/dmv before your appointment

Free, no signup · Questions verified against the official state driver manual