You may be eligible for a drive-only license if you have the formal documents required by the drive-only license document checklist (linked at the top of this page) but cannot establish that legal presence in the United States and may not have a social security number.

U.S. Citizens, documented immigrants, and non-immigrants including B-1 and B-2 visitors with unexpired U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documents are not eligible.

View the drive-only license document checklist, linked at the top of this page.

Appointments are required for all services.

When scheduling your appointment, you will be required by law to sign an affidavit stating that you have filed or will file (as soon as you are eligible) an application to legalize your immigration status.

Make your appointment online now.

Yes, an original foreign birth certificate with a raised seal can be used as a secondary document.

We can update your name in person during your test appointment based on the information from your primary document.

Bring two pieces of mail older than 90 days proving you lived at the previous Connecticut address and two pieces of mail from your NEW address.

See eligibility requirements listed in the drive-only document checklist linked at the top of the page.

No, the drive-only law defines what documents can be used for identification and the Elm City Card is not included. 

Refer to the drive-only document checklist linked at the top of this page.

No, Connecticut DMV does not allow any other person to be in the car for a road test. Every applicant must understand and speak enough English to understand basic driving instructions from the DMV agent and to read the road signs.

If you do not receive your drive-only learner's permit because you have moved within 30 days from passing your tests, you must contact the Central Issuance Unit at 860-263-5247.

You can’t transfer an out-of-state drive-only license or similar driving privilege at this time. For now, you can apply for a drive-only license as a new Connecticut driver and take the knowledge and road tests.

The Connecticut drive-only license may be honored in other states. However, you should check with the other state before driving in it.

The Connecticut driver’s manual is available online.

No, drive-only licenses are only valid for driving purposes and cannot be used as identification or for voting purposes. 

 Exception: A drive-only license can be used to register a motor vehicle in Connecticut.

There are no restrictions unique to the drive-only license, except it cannot be used for identification.  

 If the drive-only holder is under age 18, they must comply with the state’s teen driving laws that do include curfews, passenger restrictions, etc.

Refer to suspension laws. You may also email the DMV Driver Services Division at dmv.suspension@ct.gov or call 860-263-5720.

Refer to guidance on the license suspensions page if you have had a fake or fraudulent license or ID card. Or contact DMV’s Document Integrity Unit at 860-263-5331 before applying for a drive-only license.

Your new drive-only license will be valid for three-and-a-half to five years. When you renew your drive-only license, it will be valid for three years.

In accordance with state law, the length of the drive-only license term will be randomly generated by computer software. The license fee is the same regardless of the term.

Once you legalize your status, you become eligible to apply for a (regular or verified) Connecticut driver’s license.

Yes, but you must be able to prove that you no longer have valid B-1/B-2 status. If your foreign passport contains a B-1/B-2 entry visa, you must either have an admission stamp that is older than one year in your foreign passport or provide an I-94 indicating that your status has expired.

Yes, we will not be checking your immigration status.

We don’t give out your personal information to government agencies.  

Government agencies that need DMV information to fulfill their official functions may be able to obtain it under exceptions to certain privacy laws known as the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and section 14-10 of the Connecticut General Statutes (state laws). Every request from a government agency is evaluated and the Commissioner may grant or deny the request.

To change your address for your drive-only license, please reference the Making Changes to a Driver’s License webpage. Your new address must be a Connecticut residence address.