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Renew your non-driver ID online and change your address without waiting in line
Renew your non-driver ID online and change your address without waiting in line
"REAL ID" is here
Starting May 3, 2023, the U.S. Federal Government will require anyone boarding an airplane for domestic travel or entering certain federal buildings to have a "verified" driver's license or state-issued ID card, or be required to show additional proof of identification, such as a U.S. passport. Check your license, you may already have the gold star! See more information about the REAL ID Program. Learn more about REAL ID and air travel on the TSA website.Estimated time to renew ID online: 7 minutes
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Your options to renew
- Online
- In person
- Other ways to renew
Non-driver ID renewal
- Who’s eligible
- How to
- Fees
- Receipt
Who’s eligible
You may renew your ID on your ID expiration date or as early as 180 days (six months) before your ID expires.
You cannot renew online if any of the following scenarios are true for you:
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You did not get a new photo taken the last time you renewed your ID.
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You are applying for a REAL ID license for the first time. To get a REAL ID, please apply in person.
- You are not a US Citizen. Pleasemake an appointmentto renew in person.
- Your ID has been expired for more than 2 years. Please follow the procedure for obtaining a new ID card.
- You are living in a homeless shelter and wish to do a no fee renewal.
- You are a blind veteran and wish to do a no fee renewal.
- You do not have a first name or need to update your name.Pleaserenew in person.
If you cannot renew online, please renew in person or by mail instead.
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How to
Step 1: Gather what you’ll need
- Your first and last name exactly as it appears on your current non-driver ID
- Your date of birth
- Your street address
- Your non-driver ID number
- Your social security number
- A credit or debit card
Step 2: Renew online
Step 3: Get your ID in the mail
Your ID will arrive through the mail within 20 business days. You can keep your expiring ID if there are no changes other than address. For more on this, please see Central Issuance.
Track the delivery of your new card to see when it will arrive.
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Fees
The fee for your ID renewal is computer-generated as DMV phases in the 8-year license. Your renewal letter will indicate the length on your expiration.
Renewal fees
- 6-year non-driver ID renewal: $24.00
- 8-year non-driver ID renewal: $32.00
- Refunds will not be given unless permitted under law
No fee renewal
If you are a blind veteran or living in a homeless shelter, you can renew your ID for free in person or by mail. See more information about renewing in-person or by mail .
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Receipt
Are you looking to access a receipt for a previously completed online transaction? Receipts can be requested online for transactions processed after 5/24/2021. Click here to get your receipt.
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Non-driver ID renewal
- Who's eligible
- How to
- Fees
Who's eligible
You may renew your ID on your ID expiration date or as early as 180 days (six months) before your ID expires.
If your non-driver ID card is expired two or more years, follow the procedure for obtaining a new ID card.
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How to
Step 1: Gather what you’ll need
The renewal application form that you received in the mail (if available).
- Your current non-driver ID card, which must be presented.
- If you do not have your ID, you must present one form of acceptable identification from the list of acceptable forms of identification.
- Payment for fee. Please see acceptable forms of payment.
Step 2: Gather additional documents (if applicable)
- If you are applying for a REAL ID verified non-driver ID, you must bring additional accepted forms of identification. If you already have a verified ID, you do not need to re-apply.
- If you have had a name change since your ID card was issued you must present an original or certified copy of a marriage license, civil union certificate, divorce decree, or a probate court name change document to verify the name change.
- If you are living in a homeless shelter, you are eligible for a no fee renewal. Please provide proof of residency from an authorized shelter or transitional housing location in Connecticut, you are eligible for a no feeregistration. The identification card application (form B-230) must be signed by an official from the shelter or transitional housing location.
- If you are a blind veteran, you are eligible for a no fee renewal. Please provide a Certificate of Blindness form from the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind or a letter from a doctor/optometrist that they meet the definition of blind as defined in Connecticut General Statutes 1-1f(a) and provide a DD214 indicating they have been honorably discharged.
Step 3: Make an appointment
Appointments can be made at aDMV office, selectAAAand Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union locations (Milford|North Haven| Norwalk).
NOTE: AAA locations and Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union may charge a convenience fee up to $8.00 per DMV transaction.
Make an appointment
Step 4: Get your ID in the mail
Your ID will arrive through the mail within 20 business days. You can keep your expiring ID if there are no changes other thanaddress. For more on this, please see Central Issuance.
Track the delivery of your new card to see when it will arrive.
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Fees
The fee for your ID renewal is computer-generated as DMV phases in the 8-year ID. Your renewal letter will indicate the length on your expiration.
Renewal Fees
- 6-year ID renewal: $24.00
- 8-year ID renewal: $32.00
No fee renewal
If you are a blind veteran or living in a homeless shelter, you can renew your ID for free in person or by mail.
Other Fees
- AAA locations, Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union and West Haven City Hall may charge a convenience fee up to $8.00 per DMV transaction.
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Non-driver ID renewal
- Who's eligible
- Who's not eligible
- How to
- Fees
Who's eligible
You can renew by mail in the following scenarios:
Military
You are active duty in the U.S. military or were honorably discharged in the last 60 days, you can renew your non-driver identification card by mail for free. Learn more about how military personnel can renew their non-driver identification card by mail for free.
Medically unable to appear
You have a major medical condition and cannot go to a DMV branch. You may request a renewal of your non-driver identification card by mail by completing Form B-350and Form CI-1.
Temporarily out of state or country
You are currently not in Connecticut. You can renew by mail and the non-driver identification card will be mailed to the out of state/country address.
Incarcerated
If you are incarcerated, you can renew your non-driver identification card by mail. You must provide your inmate number. The non-driver identification card will be sent to your facility.
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Who's not eligible
You cannot renew by mail if any of the following scenarios are true for you:
- You have already renewed your ID once through the mail or online.
- Your new ID will only be mailed to the mailing address you provide DMV. If you have mail forwarding you will NOT receive your ID.
- If you have established residency in another state, you must obtain a license in your state of residency and may not renew your Connecticut ID.
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How to
To renew by mail:
- Complete a Request for a Connecticut Driver’s License/Identification Card by Mail (Form B-350).
- Provide a check or money order made payable to “DMV” for the appropriate fee (please see instructions below). All checks must be drawn on a United States Bank and made payable in United States funds.
- NOTE: Please send your renewal at least 10 days prior to expiration, especially if mailing from out of country.
- Mail form and payment to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Attention: Central Issuance Operations Unit
To renew by email:
- You must fill out Connecticut Driver’s License/Identification Card by Mail (Form B-350).
- E-mail completed form(s) to DMV.CIU@ct.gov
- You will receive an email with a payment link within three (3) business days.
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Fees
The fee for your ID renewal is computer-generated as DMV phases in the 8-year license. Your renewal letter will indicate your fee.
Renewal Fees:
- 6-year ID renewal: $24.00
- 8-year ID renewal: $32.00
No fee renewal:
If you are a blind veteran or living in a homeless shelter, you can renew your ID for free in person or by mail.
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