online, by mail, or in person depending on your situation. The license renewal will cost $72 for a six-year license or $96 for an eight-year license, and you’ll get your new license by mail within 20 business days.

The process of renewing your driver’s license is inconvenient no matter who you are, but it’s an important part of being a driver. Put it off for too long and you could face hefty fines or even jail time!

If your

Connecticut

license is up for renewal and you aren’t sure where to start, you came to the right place. We've outlined everything you need to know about renewing your license in Connecticut.

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When to renew your driver’s license in Connecticut

Each driver’s license lists an expiration date on the front of the card. Connecticut driver’s licenses list the expiration date under your date of birth, right above the issued date.

Connecticut drivers can renew their driver’s license as early as 180 days (six months) before the expiration date. If your email address is on file, you’ll receive a renewal reminder email 45 days before your license expires.

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How to renew your driver’s license in Connecticut

Depending on your eligibility, you can renew your Connecticut driver’s license online, by mail, or in person.

Renew your license online

You cannot renew your license online if any of the following apply to you:

Your photo wasn’t taken the last time you renewed your license.

You’re applying for a REAL ID for the first time.

You aren’t a US citizen.

You have a commercial driver’s license.

You don’t have a first name or need to update your name.

Your license is suspended.

You have an S, V, A, or F endorsement.

You’re in the military or were honorably discharged in the last 60 days and wish to renew without paying the fee.

If none of these apply to you, you’re all set to

apply online

! Here’s what you’ll need:

Your first and last name

Your date of birth

Your street address

Your driver’s license number

Your social security number

A valid credit or debit card number

The renewal fees in Connecticut are either $72.00 for a six-year license renewal or $96.00 for an eight-year license renewal. Drivers over 65 years old can request a two-year license renewal for $24.00. An additional $25.00 fee will be added to renewals for licenses that are already expired.

Renew your license by mail

Connecticut drivers can only renew their license by mail in the following situations:

You are on active duty in the US military or have been honorably discharged in the last 60 days (no fee required).

You have a medical condition that prevents you from going to the DMV in person.

You’re temporarily out of the state or country. Your new license will be mailed to your current address.

You’re currently incarcerated.

You cannot renew by mail if you fit the following criteria:

Your new license will be mailed to the mailing address you provide the DMV.

Your last renewal was processed by mail or online.

You have a commercial driver's license or have public service endorsements.

If you fit the qualifications to renew by mail, you’ll have to complete

Form B-350

, include a check for your fee payable to “DMV,” and send it to the following address:

State of Connecticut

Department of Motor Vehicles

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06109

Attention: Central Issuance Operations Unit

You must send in your application at least 10 days before your license expires.

If you fit the criteria for renewing by mail, you can also renew by email by filling out a Form B-350 and emailing it to

DMV.CIU@ct.gov

. You’ll receive an email with a payment link within three business days.

Renew your license in person

If you can’t renew online or by mail, you’ll need to

make an appointment

to go to the DMV for license renewal in person. Here’s what you’ll need:

The renewal application form you received in the mail, if applicable.

Your current license or another

acceptable form of identification

Your fee payment.

Official document certifying your name change, if applicable.

If your license has been expired for more than two years, you’ll need to follow the steps to

get a new driver’s license

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How long does it take to renew a Connecticut driver’s license?

Your new driver’s license should arrive in the mail within 20 days. You can keep your expiring license if there are no changes other than your address.

You can track the delivery of your new driver’s license through the

DMV portal

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How to save money on car insurance in Connecticut

Once you’ve got your license renewed, you’ll probably need to revisit your car insurance policy too, because you’re probably overpaying.

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FAQs

Is there a grace period for Connecticut driver's license renewal?

Connecticut doesn’t have a grace period for driving on an expired license. If you’re caught driving on an expired license, you’ll have to pay a fee between $75 and $90. Second offenses come with higher fees and the possibility of jail time.

Can I renew my Connecticut driver’s license online?

If you meet

Connecticut’s criteria

and have a valid credit card, you are able to renew your driver’s license online.

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