The drive-only license is designed for undocumented individuals who are age 16 and over and can’t establish their legal presence in the United States.
The driver-only license is designed specifically for undocumented individuals who are 16 years of age or older and unable to establish lawful presence in the United States.
Note: A drive-only license is not valid for federal identification purposes and can’t be used to vote.
Appointments are required for all tests.
Currently, the DMV doesn’t accept out-of-state transfers of drive-only licenses or similar “driving privilege” licenses. You will need to follow the steps on this page to apply for a new drive-only Connecticut license.
If your drive-only license is lost or stolen, you must visit a DMV office and pay the duplicate license fee.
This service is not offered at DMV express offices, such as AAA locations and Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union offices.
You are not eligible to apply for a drive-only license if you have a felony in Connecticut or if you committed identity fraud at the Connecticut DMV.
Once you receive your drive-only license, you may apply for a motorcycle permit.
Refunds will not be given if you:
After scheduling your appointment, your record will be reviewed. We will check for outstanding driving suspensions or rejected license issues in Connecticut and possession of fake or fraudulent licenses or ID cards. We also will do a criminal background check for felony conviction(s) in Connecticut.
If you have been convicted of a felony in Connecticut, you will not be eligible for a drive-only license.
If DMV finds an issue with your Connecticut driving record, you will be notified and instructed how to resolve these issues through the e-mail address you provided. You must resolve these issues prior to your appointment.
You may also view information related to driving suspension issues.
No refunds will be provided to applicants who scheduled an appointment and must reschedule or cancel due to a suspension, revocation, or criminal issue.
DMV will check whether you have been convicted of any felonies in Connecticut by searching the electronic criminal record system of the Connecticut Judicial Department. If you have not been convicted of a felony, the DMV will mail you the learner’s permit within 30 days once all requirements have been satisfied.
If you believe that you have a felony conviction, please confirm via the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch site.
