Driving and Transportation

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• Requesting Title Search

  For verification of the current titled owner of a motor vehicle in the state of Connecticut, citizens may request a title search. See the appropriate forms, further processing fees and submission guidelines.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Expired Registrations

  If your vehicle registration has expired, here are the instructions to re-register your vehicle.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Deceased Person to New Owner

  For a vehicle titled in the State of Connecticut, the executor or administrator of an estate must assign the Certificate of Title to the purchaser. Find a list of acceptable probate court documents and registration requirements.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Commercial Vehicle Safety

  Learn how the State of Connecticut DMV enforces commercial vehicle safety.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Obtaining a Learner's Permit

  All new drivers are required to obtain a learner's permit before taking the on-the-road skills test for a driver's license.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Drive Only License

  The State of Connecticut has started a Drive Only program for undocumented individuals who are 16 and older and cannot establish their legal presence in the United States or may not have a Social Security number.  The process involves applying for a learner's permit that can then lead to a drive-only license. 

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Endorsements

  In order to operate certain types of vehicles, an "endorsement," or special license, is required in addition to a Connecticut Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Renewing a Driver's License

  How to renew a driver’s license.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Connecticut Commercial Driver’s Manual

  The state's commercial driver's manual is available to read or download from the site.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Check Your Vehicle Registration

  After renewing your vehicle's registration, check here to confirm that payment has been processed and registration has been renewed.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• International Registration Plan (IRP)

  Connecticut is a member of the International Registration Plan (IRP). Motor vehicles registered in Connecticut that travel through other IRP districts, such as US states and Canadian provinces. Find IRP information here.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Insurance Discounts and Driving Courses

  Find out if you qualify for insurance discounts offered in Connecticut based on certain requirements. 

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Inspections Performed at DMV

  DMV inspection locations, hours and specific information on vehicles or issues that require inspection. Inspections are required for a variety of commercial vehicles including taxis, ambulances and school buses.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Registration Fees

  Organized by type, fee and duration, you can access a complete chart of fees by type of registration.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• License Plates

  Access the different types of military and veteran style plates available for Connecticut military personnel.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles