International Student & Scholar Services


DMV Branches

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

Wethersfield Office, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Contact Information

Oluwatoyin Awoderu
Associate Director
International Student & Scholar Services
Henry Barnard Hall
406
(860) 832-2054
ISSS@ccsu.edu

ISSS Advising Services

Driver's License Checklist

Full time students are permitted to use their valid out-of-country license in State of Connecticut with an International Driver’s Permit obtained from the student’s home country. For more information, visit: Department of Motor Vehicles

To apply for a CT Driver's License you will need

  • To be in valid/lawful F or J visa status
  • An authorization letter from ISSS. Make your request at the Front Desk (phone: 832-2054). (The DMV will not accept photocopies of this letter or letters not including the ISSS embossed seal.)
  • A copy of your Central course registration or transcript showing current full time enrollment.
  • Two forms of ID required
    • As of February 1, 2005 a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) is required. If you do not have one, you must apply for one anyway, even though employment is the only reason a SSN is issued. If you have not secured employment, you must still apply and receive a Denial Letter from the Social Security Administration. This letter will be used as part of your application to the DMV.
    • Your passport, I-94 and Form I-20 or DS-2019 (with a minimum of 6 months before expiration) will meet the ID criteria from the Primary List.
    • The letter from ISSS will meet the ID criteria from the Secondary List in conjunction with your SSN or Denial Letter.
  • Completed DMV application
  • Properly registered and insured vehicle appropriate for road test. Daily rentals are not allowed on road tests.
  • Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate for the vehicle.
  • Connecticut Insurance Card.
  • The fee for your license, varies, depending on the years of license validity. Credit Cards are not accepted!

Two Forms of ID required

Primary Documents

  • Valid Passport
    • With an I-551 red stamp
    • American Visa
  • Valid Immigration Documents

Secondary Documents

  • School Transcript - Request through the Registrar’s office
  • Social Security Card / Denial Letter

Appointment

Options for scheduling an appointment:

  • By Mail
  • In Person
  • Online