Connecticut new driver license
Here's an overview of the process to obtain a new driver's license in Connecticut:
Eligibility:
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner's permit.
- You must be at least 17 years old to apply for a provisional license.
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a full driver's license.
Required Documents:
- Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or valid government-issued ID)
- Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card, W-2 form, or 1099 form)
- Proof of Connecticut residency (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement)
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
Application Process:
- Learner's Permit:
- Visit a DMV office and complete the application form (Form DVL-1).
- Pass a vision test.
- Pass a written test on traffic laws and signs.
- Pay the permit fee ($40).
- Provisional License:
- Hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months.
- Complete 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours of nighttime driving.
- Pass a road test.
- Pay the provisional license fee ($40).
- Full Driver's License:
- Hold a provisional license for at least 6 months.
- Pass a road test.
- Pay the full driver's license fee ($40).
Fees:
- Learner's permit: $40
- Provisional license: $40
- Full driver's license: $40
- Road test: $20
Additional Requirements:
- Complete a driver's education course (if under 18 years old).
- Provide proof of insurance and registration for the vehicle you will be driving during the road test.
DMV Office Locations:
- There are 12 DMV offices located throughout Connecticut. You can find the nearest office by visiting the Connecticut DMV website.
Online Services:
- You can apply for a learner's permit or provisional license online through the Connecticut DMV website.
- You can also schedule a road test online.
Additional Resources:
- Connecticut DMV website: www.ct.gov/dmv
- Connecticut DMV office locations: www.ct.gov/dmv/offices
- Connecticut driver's manual: www.ct.gov/dmv/publications