Last verified: 23/09/2026
Connecticut at a glance
This guide explains Driver's License requirements in Connecticut, including eligibility, documents, application steps, testing, fees and renewal.
Eligibility & Age Rules
<p>Applicants must meet Connecticut DMV age, identity, residency and driving requirements. Teen drivers follow the state’s learner-permit and supervised-driving rules. Applicants with an out-of-state license may use a transfer process rather than the first-license process.</p>
Costs, timing and validity
A Connecticut learner's permit can be obtained at 16. Teen drivers must complete the applicable learner and supervised-driving requirements before receiving a regular license.
A new regular noncommercial license is $84, plus a $40 examination fee. Other transactions can have different fees.
$72 for a 6-year regular license or $96 for an 8-year renewal. Drivers age 65 and older can request a 2-year renewal for $24. An expired license has a $25 late fee.
A new regular noncommercial license is issued for approximately 5Β½ to 7 years, ending on the operator's birthday. Renewal can be for 6 or 8 years depending on the notice and transaction.
Documents and information to prepare
Use the official checklist linked on this page as the final authority. The items below describe the information this state commonly expects for this credential.
Applicants need acceptable identity, Social Security number and Connecticut residency/legal-presence documentation. Applicants under 18 must also meet Connecticut's teen-driver and parental/guardian requirements.
How to apply
Review Connecticut DMV’s licensing requirements, gather the required documents, complete the learner or license application, pay the applicable examination and license fees, and complete the required vision, knowledge and road testing.
Appointment requirements depend on the transaction.
Testing, Training & Restrictions
<p>The Connecticut licensing process can include vision, knowledge and road testing. The standard examination fee is $40. Teen applicants complete the testing and supervised-driving requirements associated with their learner permit.</p>
Renewal and ongoing requirements
<p>Regular licenses can generally be renewed up to 180 days before expiration. Online or in-person eligibility depends on the applicant and license status. A license expired two or more years cannot be renewed online and may require the new-license process.</p>
Processing time
Varies by DMV appointment, testing and credential issuance. Check the current Connecticut DMV instructions for delivery and appointment information.