Reinstating a Driver's License in Connecticut
How to check your Connecticut license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: Check your license status with DMV's online License Status checker. Reinstatement fees, payable online by credit card: $175 to reinstate a suspended driver license, nonresident driving privilege or privilege to obtain a license (also $175 for a CDL disqualification or Public Passenger… Connecticut DMV, Pay Your License Reinstatement Fee
| Checking and reinstating a license | Check your license status with DMV's online License Status checker. Reinstatement fees, payable online by credit card: $175 to reinstate a suspended driver license, nonresident driving privilege or privilege to obtain a license (also $175 for a CDL disqualification or Public Passenger Endorsement suspension), $100 Ignition Interlock administration fee, and a $100 nonrefundable Special Operator Permit application fee. Processing can take up to 10 business days, and a payment receipt does not mean the license is reinstated; check status after paying. Status checker: https://www.dmvselfservice.ct.gov/LicenseStatusService.aspx?language=en_US |
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| License suspension | Suspensions include point suspensions, failing to answer a ticket by its due date or missing a court date or deadline (in Connecticut or another state), failing to complete required operator retraining, DUI and test refusal, and certain violations by 16- and 17-year-olds. Reinstatement requires completing the requirements in the suspension notice and paying a $175 reinstatement fee (plus other fees such as a $100 ignition interlock administration fee when applicable). |
| Hardship or restricted license | The DMV offers a special use (special operator's) permit to some suspended drivers, allowing driving for work, higher-education classes and exams, and ongoing medical treatment. It is not available to drivers with a DUI suspension, three or more prior listed moving violations (or two if suspended for reckless driving or evading responsibility), vehicular manslaughter or assault, or for driving without a required interlock, and cannot be used for commercial or public service vehicles. |
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Connecticut?
Check your license status with DMV's online License Status checker. Reinstatement fees, payable online by credit card: $175 to reinstate a suspended driver license, nonresident driving privilege or privilege to obtain a license (also $175 for a CDL disqualification or Public Passenger Endorsement suspension), $100 Ignition Interlock administration fee, and a $100 nonrefundable Special Operator Permit application fee. Processing can take up to 10 business days, and a payment receipt does not mean the license is reinstated; check status after paying.
What gets your license suspended in Connecticut?
Suspensions include point suspensions, failing to answer a ticket by its due date or missing a court date or deadline (in Connecticut or another state), failing to complete required operator retraining, DUI and test refusal, and certain violations by 16- and 17-year-olds. Reinstatement requires completing the requirements in the suspension notice and paying a $175 reinstatement fee (plus other fees such as a $100 ignition interlock administration fee when applicable).
Can you get a hardship license in Connecticut?
The DMV offers a special use (special operator's) permit to some suspended drivers, allowing driving for work, higher-education classes and exams, and ongoing medical treatment. It is not available to drivers with a DUI suspension, three or more prior listed moving violations (or two if suspended for reckless driving or evading responsibility), vehicular manslaughter or assault, or for driving without a required interlock, and cannot be used for commercial or public service vehicles.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.