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ProcedureEdit

Change of address:

  • Print out and complete a Change of Address form.
  • Sign the form (your application will not be accepted unless signed).
  • Send the completed form to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161-5070
Attn: Data Entry Change of Address Unit
  • On the registration(s), cross out your old address and write the new address in the space provided.
  • Obtain an address label from any Police Department or by calling DMV's Phone Center.
  • You may also change your address by calling DMV's Phone Center, wait to be prompted to make a menu selection and then press "1" for automated services, then press "5" for change of address.
  • Place the new address label to the back of your license or non-driver ID.


Change of Name on Photo License or Non-Driver ID Card:

  • A completed Change of Name Request (form E-78).
  • Current driver's license or Non-Driver ID Card.
  • Certified documentation that shows the change of name (i.e. marriage license, civil union certificate, divorce decree, probate court documents). Photocopies and religious marriage certificates will not be accepted
  • A new license will be issued indicating the new name, there is a $30 fee for making this change to your driver's license or Non-Driver ID card.

Note: In a situation where a license has been lost or stolen, the above documentation is required along with the documents and fees that are required to replace a lost, stolen or damaged license.



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Required DocumentsEdit

Change of address:


Change of Name on Photo License or Non-Driver ID Card:

  • Change of Name Request (form E-78)
  • Current driver's license or Non-Driver ID Card.
  • Certified documentation that shows the change of name (i.e. marriage license, civil union certificate, divorce decree, probate court documents). Photocopies and religious marriage certificates will not be accepted


Acceptable Forms of Identification



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Motor Vehicles
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Phone: 860-263-5700
Website


AAA License Renewal Locations http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244578

Bridgeport - DMV Hub Office

Bridgeport Office
95 Sylvan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(For GPS devices, use this address: Bridgeport, CT, 60 North Avenue)

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244580

Cheshire - Knowledge testing by appointment only through DMV's online service.

Cheshire Testing Center
1625 Highland Avenue
Cheshire, CT 06410

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=504934

Danbury - DMV Hub Office

Danbury Office
2 Lee Mac Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244582

Derby - Photo License Center

12 Main Street
Railroad Station
Derby , CT 06418

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244584

Enfield - Limited Service Office

Enfield Office
4 Pearson Way
Enfield, CT 06082

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244588

Hamden - DMV Hub Office

Hamden Office
1985 State Street
Hamden, CT 06517

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244590

Hartford Regional Market - Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Skills Testing Site Only Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=805&q=244726

Middletown Photo License Center

Main Street Market
386 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244592

Milford - Photo License Center

Milford Office
Parson's Government Center
70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244594

New Britain - Limited Service Office

New Britain Office
85 North Mountain Road
New Britain, CT 06053

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244596

Norwalk - DMV Hub Office (Road testing not offered in Norwalk.)

Norwalk Office
540 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244600

Norwich - Limited Service Office

Norwich Office
173 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244604

Old Saybrook - Limited Service Office

Old Saybrook Office
7 Custom Drive
Old Saybrook, CT

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244606

Putnam - Limited Service Office

Putnam Office
165 Kennedy Drive
Putnam, CT 06260

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244608

Waterbury - DMV Hub Office

Waterbury Office
2210 Thomaston Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06704

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244612

Wethersfield - DMV Hub Office

Wethersfield Office
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244616

Willimantic - DMV Hub Office

Willimantic Office
1557 West Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244618

Winsted - Limited Service Office

Winsted Office
151 Torrington Road
Winsted, CT 06098-0649

Website: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=808&q=244602



EligibilityEdit

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FeesEdit

Applying for changes to your driver's license: $30.00


Note:

  • This fee applies to license upgrades/downgrades
  • Does NOT include renewals


Acceptable forms of payment - Bridgeport DMV Office: cash, money orders, personal checks, bank checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and most debit cards. Please make all checks payable to DMV


Acceptable forms of payment in other DMV offices



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InstructionsEdit

Prior to visiting a DMV office or AAA office to change your name you must first visit the Social Security Administration (SSA) to file your name change. The change will not be processed at DMV or AAA until the Social Security Administration information is updated, which may take up to 48 hours. All applicants will be verified through SSA.



Required InformationEdit

  • New and Old Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Sex
  • State
  • Country
  • Social Security Number
  • Old and New Mailing address
  • Old and New Residence address



Need for the DocumentEdit

Connecticut law requires all Connecticut residents with a vehicle registration, driver's license, or non-driver identification card to notify the DMV within 48 hours of any change of address, name, etc.



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External LinksEdit

  • Department of Motor Vehicles - Connecticut:
http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=801&q=244514



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