State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

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Facial coverings must be worn during all road skills tests and are highly recommended to be worn when entering a DMV office.

Commercial Driver's License/Commercial Learner Permit Driving Type Self-Certification

Federal law requires all Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) holders to provide self-certification of driving type.

Once you go to the website below and successfully self-certify, you will receive an e-mail confirmation.  Bring the e-mail confirmation to DMV anytime you:                   

  • Apply for a new CDL
  • Renew a current CDL
  • Apply for an upgrade to a higher class CDL
  • Apply for a new endorsement
  • Transfer a CDL from another state
  • Change driving type

CERTIFY HERE:  https://www.dmvselfservice.ct.gov/CDLSelfCertiForm.aspx

CDL  SELF-CERTIFICATION DRIVING TYPES
  • Category 1 – (NI) - Non-excepted Interstate: Operation of a commercial motor vehicle both in and outside the boundaries of Connecticut. This category is for drivers 21 years of age or older that do not have or require a "K" or "W" restriction on their Commercial Driver's License..

  • Category 2 – (NA) - Non-excepted Intrastate: Operation of a commercial motor vehicle only within the boundaries of Connecticut. This category is for drivers meeting any of the following conditions:
    o Under 21 years of age  or
    o Maintaining or requiring a medical waiver "W" restriction on their Commercial Driver's License, or
    o Choosing to add or maintain an intrastate-only "K" restriction on their Commercial Driver's License.