Contractor licenses in
Connecticut
Connecticut licenses or registers contractors statewide.
Search Connecticut licenses (opens official site)
Official search run by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Home Improvement and New Home Construction) at elicense.ct.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses home improvement, new home construction, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
Small jobs
Under $200
Home improvement work under a contract of less than $200 does not require registration.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- General liability insurance of at least $20,000.
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Home Improvement and New Home Construction)
Registers home improvement contractors and new home construction contractors
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Occupational Trades)
Electrical, plumbing, and heating, piping and cooling licenses
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.