June 25, 2020

DMV Services Reopening Starting 6.23.2020

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Earlier this week, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced the reopening of offices with in-person services available by appointment only.

Licenses and Non-Driver ID Cards (new and renewal)
Out-of-State Transfers
CDL Upgrade – HAMDEN OFFICE ONLY

All DMV in-person services now require an appointment. To schedule an appointment, click here.

Select services are also accessible online.

Drop-off services are available for select services (limited hours) at the DMV’s Danbury, New Britain, Norwich and Old Saybrook locations.

Learner’s Permit Knowledge Testing is being done by appointment only at the DMV’s Cheshire (Wednesday – Friday) and Wethersfield (Tuesday – Friday) locations. All appointments will be confirmed or canceled by email. Be sure to check your email prior to heading to the DMV.

Extensions are being provided for renewals of driver’s licenses, non-driver ID cards, vehicle registrations, emissions testing and other credentials, expiring between March 10 and July 31. For details, visit CTDMV.info

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently announced they would extend previously-enacted 90-day extensions to a total of 180 days; Extensions apply to those DMV credentials with expiration dates between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020.

Late fees related to eligible expired credentials will also be waived during the extension.

Deadlines have been extended for:

Licenses, permits and identity cards
Boat registrations
Emissions testing and retesting
Permanent disability placard
Business licenses
Flashing light permits
School bus proficiency tests

Link to DMV appointments: https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Offices/Offices/Make-an-Appointment

More information can be found at: https://portal.ct.gov/DMV

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