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Connecticut: ITIN Driver's License Guide

Requirements

  • Valid ITIN (SSN not required for Drive Only license)
  • Proof of Connecticut residency
  • Proof of identity and date of birth

Required Documents

  • ITIN letter (CP565 or CP567)
  • Foreign passport (valid or expired within 2 years)
  • Two proofs of Connecticut residency (utility bill, bank statement, lease)
  • Foreign birth certificate with certified English translation

Steps

  1. 1 Gather all required documents
  2. 2 Visit a Connecticut DMV office (appointment recommended)
  3. 3 Complete the application for a Drive Only license (form R-229)
  4. 4 Pass the written knowledge test (25 questions, need 20 correct)
  5. 5 Pass the vision test
  6. 6 Pay the $40 application fee
  7. 7 Hold learner permit for 120 days with 40 hours supervised driving
  8. 8 Schedule and pass the road test

Important Notes

  • Connecticut's Drive Only license law allows all residents to apply regardless of immigration status
  • The Drive Only license cannot be used as federal identification or for REAL ID purposes