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Frequently Asked Questions

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• N.C. REAL ID
• License renewal
  
• Driver license duplicate/replacement
• First time North Carolina driver license
  
• ID cards
  
• Permits
  
• Teen Driver Level 1 
  
• Teen Driver Level 2 
  
• Teen Driver Level 3 
  
• Motorcycle Skills Tests (M​otorcycle road tests are​ ​offered, weather permitting, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at limited office locations​.​ Please check the online appointment scheduler​ for availability.

  **SPECIAL DAY in Norwalk only (Monday, December 12, 2022) - DMV Norwalk office will have appointments available on this day for the following services only:  Driver's License (renewals and duplicates), Non-Driver ID cards (new, renewals and duplicates) and Vehicle Registration (new and renewals).  Make Appointment Here

  • NOTE:  No dealer transactions or testing services on this day. 

  Know before you go

  • Appointments are only valid for the selected service.
  • The DMV will only conduct appointments or transactions for one person at a time.
  • You may need multiple appointments to handle multiple transactions or issues.
  • Be sure to double-check the acceptable forms of identification and ensure you have all required documents prior to starting the application process.
  • If you need further assistance, please contact us.

  • Knowledge test (for learner’s permits)

  Select an appointment type

  Appointment type

  Appointment type

  All knowledge tests

  Road test (for non-commercial drivers)

  Road test (for commercial drivers)

  License and non-driver ID services

  Registrations

  Commercial driver’s license (CDL) services

  New residents

  Dealerships and title services

  Stamford DMV express office – LIMITED SERVICES

  AAA and Nutmeg express offices – LIMITED SERVICES

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  Schedule a new knowledge test appointment

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  Explore the DMV’s knowledge test online scheduling page for details on making, changing, or cancelling a knowledge test appointment, for the following:

  • Learner's permit (for non-commercial drivers)
    
  • Commercial learner’s permit (CLP)
    
  • Motorcycle learner’s permit

  You can also retrieve your PIN or reprint confirmation of a previously scheduled knowledge test appointment.
  Learn more about getting a learner’s permit for teen drivers or for adults, a commercial learner’s permit, or a motorcycle learner’s permit. 

   

  Schedule a road test (for non-commercial drivers)

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  Explore the DMV’s road test online scheduling page for details on making, changing, or cancelling a road test (your on-the-road driving test) appointment, as well as ways to retrieve your PIN or reprint confirmation of a previously-scheduled road test appointment, or to log-in as a driving school.

  Learn more about what a road test evaluates and how to pass.

  Please note:

  Please wear a facial covering for all road tests.

  To request a road test appointment (for commercial drivers), email the required form to the DMV

  GET FORM

  Step 1: Pass a written commercial drivers knowledge test and get a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). The CLP needs to be held for 14 days prior to taking an on-the-road driving test. Learn more about commercial learner’s permits. 
  
  Step 2: Verify that you have completed the entry-level driver training (ELDT). Learn more about ELDT.
  
  Step 3: Complete the required form (above).
  
  Step 4: E-mail the required form to the Driver Education and Testing Unit at [email protected].
  
  Step 5: The DMV will confirm your appointment within 3 business days.

  Please note:

  Please wear a facial covering for all road tests.

  Make an appointment for license and non-driver ID services

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  Appointments for license-related and non-driver ID transactions can be scheduled online, including:

  • Renewing a license (learn more)
  • Get a replacement or “duplicate” license (learn more)
  • Change name on license (learn more)
  • Get a new non-driver ID (learn more)
  • Get a parking placard (parking permits for disabled individuals) (learn more)
  • Get a REAL ID (learn more)

  Make an appointment for registration services

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  You may book an appointment online to complete the following registration-related services at a DMV office:

  • Get a new registration (learn more about registering a new vehicle or vessel, or registering a commercial vehicle) 
  • Transfer plates to a new vehicle (learn more)
  • Make updates to your registration (learn more)
  • Get a temporary registration (learn more)
  • Register a vessel/boat (learn more)
  • Replace a lost/stolen/damaged license plate (learn more)
  • Change name on registration (learn more)
  • Replace a lost/stolen/damaged vehicle title (learn more)

  Please note:

  These appointments are NOT for dealerships or titling services. Select Dealerships and title services in the drop down for dealership and title services (i.e., vehicle registrations).

  Make an appointment for commercial driver’s license (CDL) services

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  You may book an appointment online to complete the following CDL-related services at a DMV office:

  • Schedule appointment to upgrade CDL or add an endorsement (must have already passed all CDL knowledge and road tests)
  • Repay your CDL road test fee
  • CDL renewal

  Please note:

  Hazmat endorsement renewals are processed at the Bridgeport, Danbury, Enfield, Hamden, Norwalk, Old Saybrook, Waterbury, Wethersfield, and Willimantic DMV offices.

  Make an appointment to transfer an out-of-state license or registration

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  New residents may book an appointment online to transfer their out-of-state driver’s license or vehicle (or vessel) registration to Connecticut.

  Learn more about how to transfer your out-of-state license to CT or how to transfer your out-of-state registration to CT.

  Make an appointment for dealer titling services

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  Dealerships may use the DMV’s online system to register their customer’s new vehicle. These appointments are ONLY for dealerships that need to register their customers’ vehicles, and there are no in-person visits to the Dealer and Repairer Unit.

  Please note:

  No more than two appointments per day may be scheduled.

  Make an appointment at the Stamford DMV office (limited services)

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  The Stamford DMV office is an express office that offers limited services. Before making an appointment at this location, please the review the services offered there.

  Note: No other services are provided at this office.
  
  Services offered at Stamford DMV:

  • Driver's license services: Only renewals (including CDL without hazmat endorsement), replacement/duplicate credentials, and name changes
  • Learner's permit services: Only duplicates/replacement credentials and name changes
  • Non-driver ID: Only renewals, duplicates/replacement credentials, and name changes
  • Registrations: Only renewals, duplicates/replacement credentials, and name changes
  • Parking placards (parking permits for disabled individuals): Only new placards, renewals, and replacement placards
  • Request a driving history: You may also request and view your driver history online.

  Please note:

  For required identity verification documents needed for these services, please see the REAL ID document checklist: English version (PDF) | Spanish version (PDF)

  Do you have to make an appointment to get your license in Illinois?

  Commercial Driver License holders not requiring a commercial road test (behind the wheel), or others simply needing road-test, Driver License or Identification Card services, please use the appointment button below. Seniors, expectant mothers and those with disabilities are always welcome as walk-ins.

  Can I go to NC DMV without appointment?

  All license plate agencies are walk-in only, according to NCDMV.

  How do I make an appointment at my local DMV?

  Please call 1-800-777-0133 to book a specific date that is past the 6 months requirement.

  Is Nevada DMV taking walk ins?

  Walk-in Services Only these services are available without an appointment: Vehicle Movement Permit (get it online if you have an existing NV registration) License Plate Drop-Off (or cancel your registration online) Driver's License or Registration Reinstatement.