Driver's License Fees
Acceptable Forms of Payment at DMV office locations.
Type | Fee | Duration |
New Issue Regular (Non-Commercial)
(in addition customers will pay a $40 examination fee.)
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$84 |
Issued for 5 1/2 to 7 years to expire on operator’s birthday. Exact duration of first license depends on the date of issuance and the operator’s particular date of birth. |
New Issue Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
(You must have a Connecticut Driver's License prior to obtaining a CDL)
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Variable ($70 or $87.50). | Issued for 3 1/2 to 5 years to expire on operator’s birthday. Exact duration of first license depends on the date of issuance and the operator’s particular date of birth. |
Duplicate License Fee | $30 | Expiration date does not change. |
Making any change to your driver's license
(This fee applies to license upgrades/downgrades)
(Does NOT include renewals)
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$30 | |
License Exam Fee | $40 | |
Learner's Permit (Class 2) | $19 | |
Duplicate Learner's Permit (replacement) | $19 | |
Non-Driver Identification Card
(new)
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$28
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New - Issued for 7 years to expire on operator’s birthday. Exact duration of ID depends on the date of issuance and the operator’s particular date of birth.
Replacement - $30
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Non-Driver Identification Card (renewal) |
$24 for 6 years $32 for 8 years |
This fee will be listed on your renewal notice. |
Motorcycle Training Permit | $16 | Replacement - $16 |
Endorsement on License for Public Passenger Transportation |
$12*
* - There is additional fee of $30 for making a change to your driver's license.
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Per year |
Commercial Driver's License Knowledge Test |
$16
This fee is waived if the operator is a school bus driver and presents a letter of employment from a school bus company.
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Commercial Driver's License Skills Test |
$30
This fee is waived if the operator is a school bus driver and presents a letter of employment from a school bus company.
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Commercial Driver's License Endorsements | $5 each | |
Commercial Driver's License Restrictions | $5 each | |
Commercial Driver's License Learner's Permit |
$10
This fee is waived if the operator is a school bus driver and presents a letter of employment from a school bus company.
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Upgrade to Commercial Driver's License |
$22*
* - There is an additional fee of $30 for making a change to your driver's license.
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License Renewals
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Regular (Non-Commercial) |
$72 for a 6-year license
$96 for an 8-year license |
This fee will be listed on your renewal notice.
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Regular (Two-year renewal) | $24 for a 2-year license* | *Option for operators 65 years old or older |
Regular - Renewal Late Fee | $25 | |
Commercial Driver’s License | $70 | 4 years |
Commercial Driver's License - Renewal Late Fee | $25 | |
Convenience Fee (DMV Express Locations) | Up to $8 | Per transaction |