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Getting your first Connecticut driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Finish driver training, including the 8-hour safe driving course, the parent class and 40 hours of practice driving.

    Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Hold your permit 120 days (school training) or 180 days (home training). Adults hold it 90 days.

    Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Schedule the road test through DMV's online appointment system.

    Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Bring your permit and the R-229 form signed by your Qualified Trainer to the road test.

    Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Wait 48 hours after passing, then go to the DMV with your Road Test Evaluation Report.

    Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  6. Upgrade the permit to a license, online or in person, and pay the $84 fee.

    Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Permit and testing fees
$19 for the learner's permit plus a $40 testing fee that covers the vision, knowledge and road tests. Both are paid online when you book.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Fee for a new driver's license
$84 when you upgrade from a learner's permit to a license.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Work Zone Safety Course
Since January 1, 2026, every permit applicant must first complete the free online Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course (under an hour) and bring the certificate.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Course for new adult drivers
First-time drivers 18 and older must take an 8-hour Safe Driving Practices course before the road test.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
If you fail the road test
Wait at least 14 days and pay the $40 testing fee again.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Connecticut guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to ConnecticutSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Connecticut links

Agency home pageportal.ct.gov ↗Appointmentsportal.ct.gov ↗Driver handbookportal.ct.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)portal.ct.gov ↗Online renewalportal.ct.gov ↗REAL IDportal.ct.gov ↗Permit and first licenseportal.ct.gov ↗New residentsportal.ct.gov ↗Replace a licenseportal.ct.gov ↗Feesportal.ct.gov ↗

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