Driver’s License Checklist

Driving in the U.S.A.

Full time students are permitted to use their valid out-of-country license in the 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-visa status
• An authorization letter from International Services. The DMV will not accept photocopies of this letter.
• A copy of your WCSU 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 (with a minimum of 6 months before expiration) will meet the ID criteria from the Primary List.
  • The letter from international Services will meet the ID criteria for 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
  • I-20
  • I-94
  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card)

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

DMV Branches

Danbury Office, 2 Lee Mac Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810

Waterbury (by appt. only) – 2210 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704