Connecticut Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Connecticut learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Connecticut DMV — Get a Learner's Permit ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Connecticut
- At 16+, complete the Connecticut Work Zone Safety Course and study the Connecticut Driver's Manual
- Schedule the learner's permit test appointment and bring Form R-229, identification, and parental consent if needed
- Pass the vision test and 25-question written knowledge test and pay the testing and learner's permit fees
- Complete the required training path and 40 hours of practice driving with a qualified trainer
- After the required permit holding period, pass the road test and bring the passed evaluation report to DMV after the 48-hour wait
Connecticut GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Permit supervision: A qualified trainer must be age 20 or older and have held a driver license for at least four years with no suspensions during that period
- Training options: Teen training may be completed through high school driver education, commercial driving school, or home training with the required safe-driving practices course
Documents you'll need
- Application for Non-Commercial Learner's Permit and/or Driver's License (Form R-229)
- Acceptable identification documents
- Certificate of Parental Consent (Form 2-D) if parent/legal guardian is not present
- Learner's permit for the road test
- Driver education certificate (EDEC) for licensing
The details
- Permit eligibility: Connecticut residents age 16 and older can apply for a learner's permit
- Permit hold details: Learner's permit holders can apply after at least 120 or 180 days depending on training path
- Knowledge test: 25 questions
- Retake wait after failing: 14 days — If the road test is failed, Connecticut DMV says the applicant must wait at least 14 days and repay the testing fee
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Connecticut?
You can get a learner's permit in Connecticut at 16. Connecticut residents age 16 and older can apply for a learner's permit.
How much does a Connecticut permit cost?
The Connecticut permit fee is $19.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Connecticut?
Learner's permit holders can apply after at least 120 or 180 days depending on training path.
How many practice driving hours does Connecticut require?
Connecticut requires 40 hours of supervised practice driving.
Where can I practice for the Connecticut permit test?
Right here — take a free Connecticut practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DMV-format experience with a readiness score.
