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Replacing a lost 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. Request a duplicate online if your license is lost, stolen or damaged.

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

  2. Pay the $30 duplicate fee ($19 for a learner's permit).

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

  3. If you changed your name or are not a U.S. citizen, fill in Form 1-B and book an office appointment.

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

  4. At a AAA or credit union DMV Express office, expect a convenience fee of up to $8.

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

  5. Make sure DMV has your current mailing address, because duplicates are not forwarded.

    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

Duplicate license fee
$30 for a duplicate license. A duplicate learner's permit costs $19.Source: portal.ct.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Duplicate learner's permit
Same steps as a lost license, but the fee is $19.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 →Moving to ConnecticutSteps 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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