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Connecticut permit test day: what to bring and where to go

Tick off each document as you pack it for the Connecticut knowledge test, then find your office and book a time. Every item links to the official CT.gov DMV - Teen Driver's License page it comes from.

Checklist items: 9
Official sources: 3
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Connecticut permit test: what to bring

What to bring to the Connecticut permit test

Who this checklist covers: First regular Connecticut adult learner permit for U.S.-citizen residents age 18 or older with an assigned Social Security number. Uses the DMV identity checklist for new permits; excludes teen permits, Drive Only and noncitizen applications.

Bring originals unless the official list says copies are accepted.

Application

Book the knowledge-test appointment and bring confirmationTesting is by appointment only. Bring a copy of your appointment verification.Source: official Connecticut page for Book the knowledge-test appointment and bring confirmation

Identity

Bring two different identity documents, including at least one primaryExamples of primary documents are a qualifying U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport. A signed Social Security card is one listed secondary option.Source: official Connecticut page for Bring two different identity documents, including at least one primary
Use valid originals or certified copiesPhotocopies, notarized photocopies and damaged documents are not accepted. Non-English documents need a DMV-approved translation.Source: official Connecticut page for Use valid originals or certified copies
Bring the full legal name-change chain, if applicableUse certified marriage or civil-union certificates, dissolution, probate name-change orders or USCIS N-662. Update SSA first and allow at least 48 hours.Source: official Connecticut page for Bring the full legal name-change chain, if applicable

Social Security number

Provide your Social Security number for verificationDMV verifies the number with SSA; a separate SSN card is not required solely for this step, though it can serve as your second identity document.Source: official Connecticut page for Provide your Social Security number for verification

Residency

Bring two hard-copy Connecticut address proofs from different sourcesThey must show your name and residential address, be typed and generally dated within 90 days. The official checklist allows longer dates for specified tax, insurance and housing documents.Source: official Connecticut page for Bring two hard-copy Connecticut address proofs from different sources

Driver education

Complete Connecticut Work Zone Safety and print the certificateFinish the free online course linked by CT DMV before your knowledge test and bring the printed completion certificate.Source: official Connecticut page for Complete Connecticut Work Zone Safety and print the certificate

Fees

Pay the testing and permit fees online when bookingThe listed fees are $40 for testing and $19 for the learner permit.Source: official Connecticut page for Pay the testing and permit fees online when booking

Vision test

Bring glasses or contacts for vision screeningPass the vision and knowledge tests.Source: official Connecticut page for Bring glasses or contacts for vision screening

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Official list: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/get-learners-permit/adult-learners-permit

Where to go and how to book

Book the learner knowledge and vision tests online; bring your appointment verification and documents.

Find an officehttps://portal.ct.gov/dmv/resources/locations-office-hours Book an appointmenthttps://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/take-knowledge-vision-test

Source: portal.ct.gov

Test languages and ID

Test languages

Confirm available test languages with your office or the official CT.gov DMV - Teen Driver's License site before you book.

Ready for the test itself?

The documents get you in the door; the questions are what you pass. Take the free Connecticut practice test, or see the Connecticut DMV facts page for fees, age rules, and the question count.

Sources

Each checklist item quotes its official page. We fetched and checked these pages on 2026-10-05:

Rules change. If your office asks for something not listed here, the office is right. Spot a mistake? Tell us through the contact page.

Reviewed by Kevin Vu, CA DOI #4037122 · Last updated 2026-10-05