Connecticut - Changes to your Driver's License
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.
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
ValidityEdit
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Documents to UseEdit
- Change of Address form
- Change of Name Request (form E-78)
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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:
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