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Renewing a 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. Renew from 180 days before your license expires up to the expiration date.

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

  2. Check you can renew online. If not (no new photo last time, first REAL ID, non-citizen), book an office visit or renew by mail.

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

  3. Have your license number, Social Security number and a credit or debit card ready.

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

  4. Pay $72 for a 6-year or $96 for an 8-year license; add $25 if it has expired.

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

  5. Watch for the new license in the mail within 30 days.

    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

License length
6 or 8 years. DMV is phasing in the 8-year license, and your renewal notice shows which you get.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
When you can renew
From 180 days (six months) before expiration up to the expiration date.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online renewal
Available to most drivers. You can't renew online if you didn't get a new photo last time, are getting REAL ID for the first time, are not a U.S. citizen, or hold a CDL or drive-only license.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Renewal fee
$72 for a 6-year license or $96 for an 8-year license. Drivers 65 and older can choose a 2-year renewal for $24.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Late renewal
$25 extra if the license has already expired. After 2 or more years expired you must start over as a new driver.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Two-year renewal at 65+
Drivers 65 or older may ask for a 2-year license.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Connecticut guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps 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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