Before you make the trip
Renewal and first REAL ID use appointments
In-person license renewal is by appointment. A first REAL ID also requires an in-person appointment; an ordinary online renewal cannot add the first REAL ID.
Review renewal and appointment optionsFirst Connecticut REAL ID
For a first Connecticut REAL ID, prepare accepted identity/lawful-status evidence and two pieces of Connecticut-address mail. The current policy says SSN documentation is no longer required; an SS card is optional identity evidence.
Read the official preparation requirementsTasks available online
First Connecticut REAL ID
This list records your preparation. It does not validate documents or book an appointment.
Guidance applies to connecticut dmv. The official location page identifies any services or tests limited to particular offices.
Agency guidance checked October 25, 2026. Office records and guidance have separate verification dates.
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Stamford office
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Bridgeport DMV
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Danbury office
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Hamden office
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Waterbury office
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