December 7, 2012

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Veteran's Status on Driver's License/Non-Driver ID Card

Military veterans must first apply to the state Department of Veterans' Affairs before visiting a DMV or AAA office. Beginning January 2, 2013, military veterans who apply and have status verified can receive a driver's license or non-driver ID card with an American Flag symbol to indicate status.

CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE AND NON-DRIVER ID CARD HOLDERS: A $30 fee will be charged to have the flag symbol added prior to receiving a renewal notice from DMV.

There will be no additional cost to add American Flag symbol for customers renewing a license or ID card or obtaining a license or ID card for the first time.

What to do:

• Apply to the Department of Veterans' Affairs to verify status.
• Once you have applied to state Department of Veterans' Affairs, please wait at least 30 days prior to visiting a DMV or AAA office. NOTE: DMV and AAA will begin issuing these licenses and ID cards on January 2, 2013.
• RENEWING LICENSE OR ID: Follow additional instructions to renew your driver's license or renew your non-driver ID card.
• APPLYING FOR A LICENSE OR ID: Follow additional instructions to obtain a driver's license or obtain a non-driver ID card.
• Proceed to the nearest DMV office or AAA location.

What to bring:

• Your current driver's license or ID card (if applicable).
• Any additional documentation for renewing or applying for a driver's license or non-driver ID card.

What it will cost:

• No additional cost to add American Flag for customers renewing a license or ID card or obtaining a license or ID card for the first time.
• A $30 fee will be charged to have the flag symbol added prior to receiving a renewal notice from DMV.
• Renewal fees and first-time issued license/ID fees will apply. See acceptable forms of payment.
• $2 convenience fee for AAA customers ONLY. Fee must be paid by cash or check
  (made payable to "AAA").