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Online Services in Connecticut

- Most Common Driver Services (online and otherwise)
- Connecticut Driver’s License Testing and Educational Services
- CT Traffic Ticket Services
- Reports and Records for Individuals
- Most Common Vehicle Services
- Vehicle Insurance Services
- Vehicle Buying and Selling Services
- Connecticut Auto Dealer Services
Page OverviewIn the Constitution State of Connecticut you can save yourself some time by relying on a number of online driver and vehicle services.
Online Driver Services
Typically, driver services are handled through the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). We (DMV.org) also connect you to third-party vendors offering time-saving services; these are often not affiliated with the government. If you don't see the online service you need in the various sections below, you might have to visit a nearby CT DMV office. You can also peruse DMV.org or the state site for specific details.
Most Common Driver Services (online and otherwise)
- Apply for a driver's license or driver's permit.
- Apply for a motorcycle license.
- Apply for a commercial driver's license.
- Renew your driver's license.
- Replace a lost or damaged driver's license.
- Apply for an ID card.
- Update your mailing address with the Connecticut DMV.
- Make a name change online with the state and beyond.
- Register to vote.
- Become an organ donor.
Refer to our Drivers License & ID section if you don't see the online service you need; Our driver-related pages offer a wealth of information that can still save you some time.
Connecticut Driver’s License Testing and Educational Services
- Schedule or reschedule a learner's permit test online.
- Enroll in drivers education to prepare you for the permit or license test.
- Take drivers training to get behind-the-wheel practice.
- Take a CT drivers license practice test.
- Take a CT drivers permit practice test.
- Take a CT commercial drivers license (CDL) practice test.
- Take a CT motorcycle license practice test.
- Sign up for a drivers license prep course.
- Study a Connecticut Cheat Sheet and improve your chances for passing the written test.
- Take a state-approved traffic school course if the DMV requires it based on your driving record.
Consult our Driver’s License Checklist for complete details on getting licensed in Connecticut.
CT Traffic Ticket Services
- Pay a Connecticut traffic ticket online.
- Plead guilty to a CT traffic citation online.
Reports and Records for Individuals
- Order a driving record to see your own driving history or that of another driver.
- Review criminal records.
- Run a background check.
- Obtain court records or public records.
- Order vital records such as a birth or death certificate, marriage or divorce records.
- Run a credit report and check your credit score instantly.
Online Vehicle Services
Vehicle services are handled through the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The following sections below list tasks you can take care of online. However, because options are limited, you still might need to visit a nearby CT DMV office. To learn more on a given task, you can also refer to related pages on DMV.org and your state site.
Most Common Vehicle Services
- Register your vehicle for the first time in Connecticut.
- Renew your vehicle registration online.
- Confirm online that your vehicle registration payment has been received and your registration has been renewed.
- Replace a lost or damaged title or registration.
- Obtain a Connecticut license plate.
- Check the availability of a vanity plate number.
- Cancel a lost or stolen license plate online.
- Learn more on CT smog check and emissions testing requirements.
Consult our Registration & Titling section if you don't see the online service you need; Our vehicle-related pages cover a multitude of topics so you can spend less time standing in line at an agency branch office.
Vehicle Insurance Services
Compare vehicle insurance rates to find the coverage in Connecticut that suits your needs and budget. If you don't see the type of insurance you need below, consult our Insurance Center. Here you can also learn more on state insurance requirements specific to the Constitution State.
- Buy car insurance.
- Buy motorcycle insurance.
- Buy commercial auto insurance.
- Buy boat insurance.
Vehicle Buying and Selling Services
- Obtain a Bill of Sale.
- Order a vehicle history report for a used car, RV or motorcycle.
- Purchase an auto warranty.
- Get an auto loan.
Those in the market to buy should check out our New Car Buyers Guide and Used Car Buyers Guide. Or if you're looking to privately sell your vehicle in Connecticut, we also have you covered.
Connecticut Auto Dealer Services
- Renew your CT auto dealers license online.
- File a complaint with the CT DMV regarding a licensed car dealer or auto repair shop online.
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