International Services

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

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