Driver's License Checklist

Driving in the U.S.A.

Full time students are permitted to use their valid out-of-country license in State of Connecticut with an International Driver’s Permit obtained from the student’s home country. For more information, visit: Department of Motor Vehicles

To apply for a CT Driver's License you will need

• To be in valid/lawful F or J visa status
• An authorization letter from CIE. Make your request at the Front Desk (phone: 832-2040). (The DMV will not accept photocopies of this letter or letters not including the CIE embossed seal.)
• A copy of your CCSU course registration or transcript showing current full time enrollment.
• Two forms of ID required
  • As of February 1, 2005 a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) is required. If you do not have one, you must apply for one anyway, even though employment is the only reason a SSN is issued. If you have not secured employment, you must still apply and receive a Denial Letter from the Social Security Administration. This letter will be used as part of your application to the DMV.
  • Your passport, I-94 and Form I-20 or DS-2019 (with a minimum of 6 months before expiration) will meet the ID criteria from the Primary List.
  • The letter from CIE will meet the ID criteria from the Secondary List in conjunction with your SSN or Denial Letter.
• Completed DMV application
• Properly registered and insured vehicle appropriate for road test. Daily rentals are not allowed on road tests.
• Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate for the vehicle.
• Connecticut Insurance Card.
• The fee for your license, varies, depending on the years of license validity. Credit Cards are not accepted!

Two Forms of ID required

Primary Documents

• Valid Passport
• With an I-551 red stamp
• American Visa
• Valid Immigration Documents
• I-20 or DS-2019
• I-94
• Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card)

Secondary Documents

• School Transcript - Request through the Registrar’s office
• Social Security Card / Denial Letter

Appointment

Options for scheduling an appointment:

• By Mail
• In Person
• Online