Get Transfer Your Out-of-State-License To CT

To drive in Connecticut you must have a Connecticut Driver's license or one of the following: valid out-of-state (U.S.) driver's license. valid out-of-country driver's license (from your home country) AND international driver's permit (you must carry BOTH)

The DMV offers in-person, appointment-only services for specific transactions. Please review the services below to make a specific testing appointment—be sure to select the correct appointment type to avoid a cancellation.

How to transfer your out-of-state license to Connecticut Your current out-of-state license, which is not expired for more than two years. Acceptable forms of identification. Completed application for a non-commercial driver's license (Form R-229) Payment for your fees. Please see acceptable forms of payment.

Caveats and Exceptions Once you have established residency in Connecticut, you have 30 days to transfer your out-of-state license to Connecticut. If you are under 18 and have a driver's license from another state, you must complete additional special requirements.

To operate a vehicle in Connecticut, you must have a valid driver's license. The state implements a Graduated Driver Licensing program, and applicants must meet several requirements to be issued a license. Obtaining a driver's license in Connecticut is uncomplicated, and you can get it in less than 30 calendar days.

Yes, your driver's license is valid in every state. However, if you become a permanent resident of another state, you will have to apply for a new license in that state (often within 30 days of moving to that state).

After 10 days you must have either a Nonresident Minor's Certificate or a California license. Connecticut will recognize out-of-state permits provided the restrictions of Connecticut and the issuing state is met.

Driving without a license is against the law in each state, including Connecticut. If you've received a ticket for this crime, it is important to know the penalties that you will be up against. You can find this information and more on this page.