How Much Does a Connecticut
Driver's License Cost?
A Connecticut driver's license costs $84 and lasts 6 years. Below are all 9 official fees from the Connecticut DMV.
Connecticut License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $103
- License valid for
- 6 years
- About $14 per year
- Replacement
- $30
- REAL ID
- $30
At $84, Connecticut's license fee is higher than in 47 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Connecticut DMV Fees
From the Connecticut DMV fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class D Driver's License (about 6 years) | $84.00 |
| Class D Driver's License (6 year, 65+) | $66.00 |
| Learner's Permit | $19.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | $30.00 (one-time) |
| Drive Only License (8 year) | $84.00 |
| Replacement License | $30.00 |
| Driver Education (Commercial Driving School) | $500–$900 (varies by provider) |
| Knowledge test fee (included) | $0 |
| Skills (road) test fee | $40.00 |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Connecticut
- 1
Apply for a Learner's Permit at 16
Visit any CT DMV hub with your parent/guardian, required documents, Driver Ed enrollment proof, and $19 fee.
- 2
Pass the Skills (Road) Test
The test fee is $40.
- 3
Receive the Provisional License at 16 or 17
Pay the $84 license fee.
How much does a Connecticut driver's license cost?
A Class D license is $84 (about a 6-year term), the Learner's Permit is $19, and the road skills test is $40. State-approved Commercial Driving School Driver Education is $500–$900. The REAL ID upgrade is a $30 one-time surcharge. Replacement licenses are $30. Connecticut's baseline licensing fees are among the higher in the U.S.
🗺️Connecticut Compared With Neighboring States
You must be a resident to get a state's license, but if you live near a border, here is how Connecticut's fees compare.
| State | License | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $84 | $19 |
| New York | $76.75–$102.50 | Included |
| Massachusetts | $50 | $30 |
| Rhode Island | $84.50 | $8.50–$13.50 |
🚚Moving to Connecticut With a License?
New Connecticut residents have 90 days after establishing residency to transfer a standard license (30 days for a CDL). Visit a CT DMV hub with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 CT residency documents. The vision test is required; the written and road tests are typically waived for valid U.S. licenses in good standing. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and road test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the DMV Fee
The figures above are Connecticut's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Connecticut cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Connecticut.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official Connecticut DMV website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.