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State of CT - Stand Down 2025

 The State of Connecticut Veterans Stand Down will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at six locations: Bridgeport, Southington, Danbury, Norwich, Rocky Hill, and Stamford. This annual event provides a one-stop shop for veterans and their families to access a range of services, including housing assistance, legal aid, employment and education resources, and medical and dental screenings. Free transportation to the event is available. 


 Key Information: 

  • Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Locations:
    • Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport, 400 University Ave.
    • Danbury: Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive
    • Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Ave.
    • Rocky Hill: CT DVA main campus, 287 West Street
    • Southington: Southington Armory, 600 Woodruff Street
    • Stamford: UConn at Stamford, 1 University Plaza


**Service Provider List has been updated.  See below, either via the web link or via the PDF attached below in the next section**


https://portal.ct.gov/dva/pages/veterans-stand-down?language=en_US



**2025 Stand Down Service Providers**

2025 stand-down-location-provider-list (pdf)Download

Applying for a Veterans Flag on CT Driver's License

Below are the instructions on how to obtain a Veterans Flag on your Driver's License or ID card.  Applications must be received no later than 30 days prior to the expiration date of your license/ID.  Also below you will find the Application to be filled out and returned to the DVA.  

This must be completed and submitted via US Mail prior to the Stand Down.

Application for Veterans Flag on ID for CT Instructions (pdf)

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Veterans Flag on CT ID Form (pdf)

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Real ID Document Checklist

This list is what is required by the Federal Government to obtain a REAL ID.  You will need to present these documents at the Stand Down in order to obtain a REAL ID and to get a GOLD star on your driver's license.

Download PDF

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