Department of Motor Vehicles
101 Lafayette St
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-1636
www.ct.gov/dmv

Upon moving to Connecticut, residents have 30 days to obtain a Connecticut driver’s license, to surrender their out-of-state license. They have 60 days to register their vehicle in Connecticut.

Driver’s Licenses:
The minimum driving age is 16. Residents must obtain a Connecticut drivers license within 30 days of becoming a resident. You don’t have to schedule a driver’s exam appointment if you have a valid out-of-state license and proof of Connecticut residence, such as a utility bill mailed to you at your Connecticut address.

Vehicle Registration:
A title or other proof of ownership is required. A vehicle from another state must have an auto emissions test and a safety inspection by the Department of Motor vehicles before it can be registered. The Safety inspection may be waived if the vehicle has a valid out-of-state inspection and the vehicle meets certain requirements. Information concerning safety inspection waiver scan be obtained at any emissions station. The vehicle also must be insured. There is one free re-inspection.