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Q: Who issues crash reports?

In Connecticut, the law enforcement agency that responded to the crash files the official report, state police for state highways, sheriff or local police for other roads. The DMV or DOT usually aggregates and distributes copies.

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Connecticut DMV Records at a Glance

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles issues driver licenses and keeps driving records. The same department issues vehicle titles and registrations.

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Connecticut DMV Resources

Direct Connecticut official government links to driver license and registration resources. Vehicle registration, tags, driving history, online forms, office locations, and hours.

Obtaining a Connecticut License for the First Time 16- and 17-Year-Olds Obtaining a License (for the First Time BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2008)Operator License Renewals Learner's Permit Requirements for Obtaining a Motorcycle Permit and License Commercial Driver License (CDL)Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Renewal Lost, Stolen or Damaged Sample Tests Public Passenger Endorsements Change of Address Title Information Registration Renewal Obtaining a Duplicate Registration New and Used Vehicles Requirements to Replace Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated License Plates Requirements for Obtaining a Temporary Registration Motorcycle registration Registration of a Camp Trailer Registration of Snowmobiles Registration of Watercraft Registration of All Terrain Vehicles Other registration services All DMV Forms Businesses and Municipalities Copies of Records Inspections Licenses and Official Identification Medical Matters Register to Vote Vehicle Registration Watercraft Registration Driver's Manual Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Manual Motorcycle Operator's Manual Brochures Parents' Training Guide: How Parents Can Help Their Teens Become Safe Drivers (PDF)The Connecticut Boater's Guide 2011 Connecticut General Statutes Title 14 Motor Vehicle Laws Connecticut Motor Vehicle Regulations Dealer Online Registration Systems Manual(PDF)Motor Carrier Handbook (PDF)Frequently Asked Questions Boat Registrations Copies of Records Customizing Vehicles DMV Fees Inspections Leased Vehicles Miscellaneous Motorcycles Registration of Vehicles Title Issues Vanity plate lookup

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Federal & National Authoritative Sources

Straight answers

Connecticut DMV Records, questions

Can anyone pull my driving record?

No. The federal DPPA restricts access to 14 permitted purposes. Your employer, insurer, and courts can, with appropriate justification; random strangers cannot.

What is REAL ID and do I need one?

REAL ID is a federal standard for state IDs. After the enforcement deadline, a REAL-ID-compliant license or an alternative (passport, military ID) is required to board domestic flights and enter federal buildings. A standard license still works for driving.

How do I check vehicle recalls?

NHTSA's VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls returns every open safety recall for your specific vehicle, free.

Who issues crash reports?

In Connecticut, the agency that worked the crash writes the report, whether the Connecticut State Police or a town or city police department. State Police reports are requested online from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Reports and Records, with a $16 search fee; town police departments release their own.