Connecticut Driver License

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Driving License in State of Connecticut

You need to follow some steps for getting the driving license in State of Connecticut:

Applying for New Driving License in State of Connecticut: You must follow some basic procedure to acquire driving license from Connecticut Division of Motor Vehicles. If you are under 18 years and above 16 years of age then you should apply for learner’s permit. Fill up the application for learner’s permit. You need to provide parental consent, $18 fee and valid proof of identification. You should clear the written and vision test to acquire Connecticut learner’s permit.

In Connecticut, you need to hold a permit for at least six months and if you have completed a state approved driver education course, then four months. During this period you should be by an adult license holder.

After completing this period with learner’s permit, you can apply for driving license. You need to provide proof of driver training, valid learner’s permit, a recent photo, address verification proof, two identification proofs and license fee. You must clear driving test to acquire driving license in Connecticut. You also need properly insured vehicle for the driving test.

If you are above 18 years then you need to clear written, driving and vision test. You should provide the identification proofs and fee along with the application form.

You can legally drive for 30 days in Connecticut on your previous out of state license. You can get your driving license transferred by just clearing the vision test. You can almost avoid appearing for written and driving test. However, the DMV officer who is processing your application will judge this.

Renewing Driving License in State of Connecticut: Connecticut does not allow you to renew license by mail or online or on phone. However, you can renew it at DMV office, photo license buses, satellite offices and AAA offices. You need to visit DMV in person for renewing your driving license in State of Connecticut. You need to renew your driving license every six years. But if you are 65 years or above then you need to renew license every two years. DMV reminds you about your license renewal by sending a notice. You need to fill up the renewal form that you receive by mail and provide your current license at DMV. If you do not have your current license, then you need to provide two identification proofs. Fee for six years renewal is $66 and for four years renewal is $22.

Replacing a Lost Driving License in State of Connecticut: Connecticut DMV does not offer you online replacement of driving license. Duplicate license by mail is offered in special cases. You need to go in person at DMV office with the application for replacement/duplicate license, along with two identification proofs and fee of $30.

You can request for temporary duplicate license for 10 days if you are unable to provide two identification proofs. If you are out of state and happen to misplace your driving license then you can send application by mail. You need to enclose cheque of $30 along with an application including all required details. Connecticut DMV will mail you a temporary driving license at your address.

Changing Name on Driving License in State of Connecticut: Changing a name on the driving license can be done only by visiting DMV office in person. You need to submit change of name request form along with current driver’s license and certified name change proof. DMV issues new driving license with changed name at no cost.

Changing Address on Driving License in State of Connecticut: You need to fill application for change of address and if you desire a new license then you need to pay $30. Otherwise, address changes can also be reflected on the back side of current license.