Obtaining a Permit
You can obtain a permit at any DMV location in the state. To successfully obtain your permit you must take and pass a vision test and a knowledge test that they will administer (the test is multiple choice, usually done on a computer screen).
This will be the ONLY written test you will take prior to getting your license. Many students find it helpful to start their classroom education at High Ridge Driving School prior to attempting to take this test.
What Documents You Need to Bring With You to Apply for Your Permit
1. You Must Provide Proof of Name & Birth - this can be accomplished by providing two (2) forms of identification from the list below. Note - one form of identification must be from the primary list.
Primary List Secondary List
- Valid Original Birth Certificate with seal
- Valid Passport
- Connecticut Non-Driver ID
- Certified Adoption Papers
- Military ID or Discharge/Separation Papers
- Naturalization Certificate
- Valid out-of-state or Canadian Photo Learner's Permit
- Employment Authorization (INS Issued)
- All Primary Documents
- Social Security Card with Signature
- Baptismal (or similar) Certificate
- Expired Passport (only if valid passport is not used as a primary)
- Certified School Records
- Parent/Guardian Affidavit (for minors)
- Pilot License
- Foreign Birth Certificate
- Marriage License (certified only)
3. A notarized Parental Consent Form.
If you are under the age of 18, you must obtain a Learner's Permit and hold it for 180 days (120 days if completing a commercial or secondary driver training course - like our Teen Course) prior to being able to test for a driver's license.
You DO NOT need a permit to enroll in driving school, although you must be 16. But, you MUST have a permit to take on-road instruction.
Note: You CAN NOT use a student/School I.D.
2. You must also bring a proof of residence. A delivered piece of mail, magazine, postcard sent to the student at their home will be suitable. Be sure that the letter provides a clear and recent postmark, click here for an example.
Who Needs a Permit
4. The student and the parent must fill out the DMV form B-307A.
We provide the information below to help simplify the process of obtaining a permit. Please check the DMV's web site to ensure there are not any changes or additional documents needed.
To study for the test you should use the CT Driver's Manual (Click Here for a copy). In addition to passing the vision and general knowledge tests you must bring the proper documents.
Permits
Here's some important information about obtaining your permit, Click Here.
And here's another helpful document,
