Mission statement
The Connecticut DMV’s mission is to promote and advance public safety, security, and service through the regulation of drivers, their motor vehicles, and vehicle-related businesses.
About the Commissioners
Commissioner Sibongile Magubane
A lifelong Connecticut resident, Commissioner Magubane is best known in the business community from her years of service working at Aetna, first from 1979 to 1994, and then again from 2000 to 2011. She gained a reputation at Aetna for technical knowledge and leadership attitude in information technology strategic planning and helped the company execute its enterprise strategic plan. She has also held leadership positions at Cigna, Keane, Inc., and at Specialty Transportation, Inc., in Hartford.
In addition to her professional work, Commissioner Magubane volunteers her time in several leadership positions within community groups in Hartford and has recently been appointed to the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administration’s (AAMVA) Board of Directors. She earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from UConn.
Deputy Commissioner Tony Guerrera
Also, a lifelong resident of Connecticut, Deputy Commissioner Guerrera brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to DMV. Prior to joining the agency, he served in the state legislature for 20 years, represented the 29th district and was the long-time Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee while also being a self-employed local business owner.
During his time as Transportation Committee Co-Chair, he championed sweeping changes to the state’s teen driving laws in 2008 that led to dramatic reductions in fatal crashes involving this age group. The changes included a required two-hour safety information class for both parents and teens, improved training requirements, extended curfew and passenger restrictions and other requirements aimed to increase safety among teen drivers. Prior to his service in the General Assembly, he was Mayor of Rocky Hill and served on the town council.
DOT FAQs
How do I apply for an intrastate or interstate DOT number?
You apply for your DOT number online.
How do I update my intrastate or interstate DOT number?
To update your number, visit the FMCSA identification report site.
You need to update your interstate and intrastate DOT numbers every 24 months, or immediately if there are any changes. Please refer to FMCSA updates site for detailed instruction.
How do I re-activate my CT intrastate-only DOT number?
Please call 860-263-5163.
How do I re-activate my existing interstate DOT number?
You must update your information on the federal website.
If you have any questions on activating your interstate number, call 1-800-832-5660.
Please allow 7-10 days after you submit the above documents for reactivation of your DOT Number.
How often do I need to send in insurance for my DOT number?
Proof of insurance (insurance card) must be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Insurance Compliance Unit once every year. This can be emailed to dmv.commercialaudit@ct.gov
How do I get a PIN number for updating my DOT number?
To request a PIN number, please visit the PIN site.
DOT FAQs
How do I apply for an intrastate or interstate DOT number?
You apply for your DOT number online.
How do I update my intrastate or interstate DOT number?
To update your number, visit the FMCSA identification report site.
You need to update your interstate and intrastate DOT numbers every 24 months, or immediately if there are any changes. Please refer to FMCSA updates site for detailed instruction.
How do I re-activate my CT intrastate-only DOT number?
Please call 860-263-5163.
How do I re-activate my existing interstate DOT number?
You must update your information on the federal website.
If you have any questions on activating your interstate number, call 1-800-832-5660.
Please allow 7-10 days after you submit the above documents for reactivation of your DOT Number.
How often do I need to send in insurance for my DOT number?
Proof of insurance (insurance card) must be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Insurance Compliance Unit once every year. This can be emailed to dmv.commercialaudit@ct.gov
How do I get a PIN number for updating my DOT number?
To request a PIN number, please visit the PIN site.
