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Driver's Licence / Non-Driver Photo Identification Cards (ID) |
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You must be a resident of Connecticut in order to obtain a driver's license in this state. If you currently hold a valid out of state license, once you have established residency, you have 30 days to obtain a Connecticut license.
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DMV Department of Motor Vehicles
1557 W Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
click here to visit the DMV website |
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The Willimantic satellite office will no longer be processing certain transactions. It may be necessary to go to the DMV in Norwich which offers full service.
DMV Department of Motor Vehicles
Norwich Office
173 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
click here to visit the DMV website |
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For licensing requirements for new residents please click here.
For non-driver photo identification cards (ID)please click here.
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Note: |
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- Foreign travelers on a visitor's visa may operate a motor vehicle in Connecticut for one year with a valid out of country license and an International Driver Permit which is obtained from their home country.
- A valid license from Canada, Germany or France can also be transferred to Connecticut using the same procedures for an out of state license.
- A license from American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands is the same as an out of state license (same requirements as above); however, you must obtain an abstract of your driver record from your home territory prior to transferring your license to Connecticut.
If your out of state license has expired for more than two years or you hold a license from any other country not mentioned above (even if valid), you will be required to take an 8 hour safe driving practices course at a Connecticut licensed driving school ($125) and take the vision, knowledge ($40) and road skills test ($66) at a DMV office (only at the Wethersfield and Norwich branches). In this case, follow the instruction for: Obtaining a Connecticut License for the First Time |
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After you obtain the yellow certificate from the driving school, gather the yellow certificate, your passport or birth certificate, your Social security card (original paper), a proof of residency (bill, self-stamped envelope, rent lease,…), a proof of your immigration status (if needed; permanent residency card or the visa stamp) and a completed R229 application form. |
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Go to any of the following DMV offices (at least 30min before their closing time) that are now conducting knowledge testing for operator licensing on a walk-in basis: New Britain, Norwich, Waterbury, Wethersfield, and Winsted. When you arrive at DMV your first stop will be at the information desk! You will have to pay a $40 fee (cash, check, card). You will take that day the eye test and the knowledge road computerized test (25 questions).
After you pass your knowledge test (25 questions; answering 20 correctly is considered passing. The test is based on the information contained in the Connecticut Driver's Manual), you must schedule an appointment for the on-the road at the same office.
The applicant must pass the road test within 6 months of passing the knowledge test. You must supply a vehicle for the road test. This vehicle must be appropriate for the license class for which you are applying, be mechanically safe (tires and brakes in good conditions, all lights and signals properly working), and have a proper registration and insurance card (you MUST bring both to the test). A non-licensed operator cannot drive to the test location unless accompanied by a licensed operator. The road test generally takes 15 to 20 minutes. |
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Social Security Number |
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You need a Social Security number to work, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services.
Only non-citizens authorized to work in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can get a Social Security number. |
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Link to Electronic Fact Sheet on how to get a social security number for non-citizens.: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10096.html |
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Submit the completed and signed application with all required evidence to the Social Security office in Willimantic. |
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SOCIAL SECURITY
1320 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
Local Number (860) 423-6386
Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY (800) 325-0778 |
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Telephoning |
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Getting a phone in your apartment or house
Depending on where you live, you can get phone service through a number of different providers. You might choose to have your phone, internet, and TV (cable or satellite) all with the same provider. They often give special deals if you “bundle” service this way. However, prices will usually go up after the initial introductory period, so ask about this before you sign up. You can have each service with a different provider, or you may choose to just have a cell phone and no land line where you live.
Check out the providers:
Charter
AT & T
Vonage |
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Cell phones
Many people in the US have cell phones (mobile phones) these days. You can buy one online (see below) or at a store. You can get a plan with your phone – depending on what you pay per month you will get a certain number of minutes included. You can also choose to purchase a “pay as you go” plan where there is no monthly fee, but you pay a certain amount and then will be charged so much each time you make a call. Sometimes you have to “top up” your account at regular intervals. There are many different phones, companies to get service with, and plans. Ask others what they like, do your research, and good luck!
Sprint
Verizon
AT & T
Wirefly |
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Making a Call - Local Call
Beginning November 14, 2009, you must use the new dialing
procedure for all local calls in Connecticut. This means you must dial the three digit area code as well as the last 7 digits. If you do not use the new dialing procedure, your call will not be completed, and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again. New area codes are being added but old numbers will stay the same.
If a number contains letters, they correspond to numbers. The keypad of the phone will show you how they match. “#” on the keypad is called a pound symbol. |
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Making a Call - Long Distance Call
Dial 1 + area code + seven digit number. |
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International Calls
A good site to help with making international calls is Dialcodesplus.
From your computer you can use Skype to call anywhere in the world. |
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Toll-Free Calls
These are often referred to as “800 numbers”. The following area codes indicate toll-free calls: 800, 822, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888. You don't have to pay when making a toll-free call. |
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Telephone Cards
You can buy telephone cards to make long distance calls in local stores or online eg.
www.net2phonedirect.com
www.idphonecard.com
www.pennytalk.com
www.callingcards.com |
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Public Phones
It’s not always easy to find a public phone these days, as many people carry and use cell phones. If you do find one you will be charged 50 cents or more per call in coins ( but no pennies). You can also use a phone card, but it tends to be expensive. Shops and businesses will sometimes let you use their phone if you have an emergency. |
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On Campus Calls
Dial 7 + 4-Digit Extension Number for student rooms.
Dial 6 + 4 Digit extension number for faculty and staff.
For more information go to: http://telecom.uconn.edu/ |
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Code Blue Phone Kiosks - University’s Alert Notification System
You may see tall blue columns with “Emergency” written on the side about the UConn campus. These code blue phone kiosks serve several functions. If you are in distress you can pick up the phone and dial 911. The light on top of the pole will flash and police officers will come to your assistance. You may also call the University’s Husky Watch escort service using one of the blue phones if you are feeling unsafe and would like to be safely escorted somewhere on campus at night. If there was a university-wide emergency, all the blue phone kiosks’ lights would flash and a voice message would tell what to do.
For more information about UConn Code Blue Phone Kiosks go to: http://alert.uconn.edu/codeblue.php |
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Telemarketers
You may get calls from companies trying to sell you things or get donations from you over the phone. If you find these calls annoying you can ask to be put on their “do not call” list. You can sign up to be on the national “do not call” registry at: www.donotcall.gov
Remember – don’t give information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers to telemarketers who have called you.
You can ask telemarketers to send you their information by mail. |
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UConn ID |
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With the UConn ID, called Husky OneCard, students, faculty, and staff can use many services on campus. The Husky OneCard is also a debit card that can be used at University dining halls, dairy bar, laundry facilities, the campus bookstore and a variety of other locations. For more information, visit the UConn Husky OneCard website. http://www.onecard.uconn.edu/ |
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