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Moving to Connecticut: transferring your 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. Transfer your license within 90 days of establishing Connecticut residency.

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

  2. Make sure your old license is current or expired less than two years.

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

  3. Bring your license, ID documents, a Form R-229 application and the $84 license and $40 application fees.

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

  4. Book an appointment and pass a vision test at the office.

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

  5. Under 18? Also complete Connecticut's 8-hour safe driving practices class first.

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

  6. Watch for your Connecticut license in the mail within 20 business 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

Deadline for new residents
90 days after you establish residency.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Tests for new residents
You take a vision test. Your out-of-state license must be current or expired no more than 2 years. If it is older, you get a permit, take the 8-hour course and a road test.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Transfer fees
$84 license fee plus a $40 application fee.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Connecticut guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps 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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