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CDL HOLDERS:  Beginning June 16, 2025, DMV will no longer accept a paper medical certificate.  Your certificate will be sent electronically to DMV.  Learn more here. 

 

SMISHING SCAM ALERT: We have been informed that some residents are receiving fraudulent text messages and phone calls. Please be advised that the CT DMV does NOT contact residents regarding motor vehicle related violations. 

 

REGISTRATION SERVICES: We offer appointments to reduce in-office wait times. Residents with an immediate need to register a vehicle may visit any office location, except for Cheshire, Putnam and Stamford. Residents without an appointment may experience longer wait times, as those with appointments will receive priority service. We will do our best to accommodate everyone. (HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - 7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m./Thursday - 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)  Before visiting DMV: Select this link to verify that services are available at your desired location.

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Contact the CT DMV

Call our 24-hour automated telephone system to:

  • check your registration status
  • check your license or license delivery status
  • insurance lapse fee
  • obtain a duplicate vehicle or vessel registration 
  • renew your vehicle or vessel registration

You may email us for General Questions by completing our DMV contact form. DMV's Contact Center hours with operators on duty are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Contact Center numbers and emails:

860-263-5700 (within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut)

 

800-842-8222 (elsewhere in Connecticut)

 

REAL ID AND TRAVEL INFORMATION: 

Since May 7, 2025, the U.S. federal government has required anyone boarding an airplane for domestic travel or entering certain federal buildings to have a verified driver's license or state-issued ID card, known as a REAL ID, or show additional proof of identification, such as a U.S. passport. Please be aware that new licenses and ID cards are mailed, so please plan accordingly. if you have plans to fly domestically, we encourage you to consult with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 

 

For Insurance Compliance Suspension information, please call 860-263-5725 or complete our DMV contact form to communicate via email.

 

For Title Questions please call us at 860-263-5710 or complete our DMV contact form to communicate via email.

 

For Driver's License Suspension information, to make a suspension payment or IID payment call us at 860-263-5720. For non-payment related inquiries, you can email us at dmv.suspension@ct.gov.