When: As soon as possible
Where: dmvteen.ct.gov/dmv/do-it-online
Cost: $59
Parent signs at DMV OR, bring notarized Form 2D + parent’s license copy
When: Before your appointment
Recommended: Take the 8-Hour Course for extra prep
When: On the day of your permit appointment
When: Starts the day you receive your learner’s permit
When: Must be completed before the road test
When: Once your waiting period and training requirements are complete
Where: dmvroadtest.ct.gov/dmv/do-it-online
When: Before your test
Arrival: 15 minutes early
During your Road Test:
Congratulations — you're fully licensed!
The 8-Hour Course, also referred to as the "Drug & Alcohol class" is required for all students before they take their road test. At the end of the course, you will be given your e-DEC certificate which you present to the DMV on the day of your Road Test.
e-DECs cannot be issued unless you have a learner's permit, but you can still take the course without a permit. Just be sure to call the office once you have your permit and your certificate will be issued.
To rent a vehicle for your road test car rentals require a minimum 2-hour Behind the Wheel lesson & receive certification according to DMV regulation: "Received at least two hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, attained proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, and considered a safe and capable driver by this school in accordance with the provisions of Section 14-78-36 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies."
You are eligible to take your Road Test 90 days after you get your Learner’s Permit. For teenagers, you must wait 180 days.
The Electronic Driver Education Certificate does not expire.
Cancellations are subject to a 10% refund and restocking fee. You must call the office for a refund.
If you fail the road test you must wait a minimum of two weeks (14 days) before taking the road test again and must repay the License Exam Fee.
The legal age to obtain a license in Connecticut is 16 years old.
All new drivers are required to obtain a learner's permit before taking the on-the-road skills test for a driver's license.
Learner's permit testing is offered by appointment only
Yes, an original foreign birth certificate with a raised seal will be an acceptable secondary document.
The applicant must bring proof of residency with two (2) pieces of mail older than 90 days proving they lived at their OLD Connecticut address and two (2) pieces of mail from their NEW address.
No. Every applicant must understand and speak enough English to understand basic driving instructions from the DMV agent and to read the road signs.
If you do not receive your learner's permit or driver's license because you have moved within thirty (30) days from passing your tests, you must contact the Central Issuance Unit at (860) 263-5247.
No. Drive Only licenses are only valid for driving purposes and cannot be used as identification. In addition, Drive Only licenses are not valid for identification for voting purposes. EXCEPTION: A Drive Only license can be used to register a motor vehicle in Connecticut.
There are no restrictions unique to the Drive Only license except it cannot be used for identification. If the Drive Only holder is under 18, they must comply with the state's teen driving laws that do include curfews, passenger restrictions, etc.
You may also e-mail the DMV Driver Services Division at dmv.suspension@ct.gov or call (860) 263-5720.
Yes. The Connecticut DMV will not be checking your immigration status.
