Contractor licenses in Connecticut
Start with the trade or category page that matches your work, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Renewal fees
- $150-$500
- Continuing education
- 4-5 hours per cycle
Open these first
New Home Construction Contractor Registration
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
Unlimited Electrical Contractor (E-1)
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
Unlimited Plumbing Contractor (P-1)
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Improvement Contractor Registration Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $220.00 | None |
| Irrigation Contractor Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Limited Gas and Oil Burner Contractor (B-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Limited Solar Electric Contractor (PV-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | 4 hours |
| Major Contractor Registration Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $500.00 | None |
| New Home Construction Contractor Registration Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $360.00 | None |
| Sheet Metal Contractor (SM-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Solar Thermal Contractor (ST-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Unlimited Electrical Contractor (E-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | 4 hours |
| Unlimited Elevator Contractor (R-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Unlimited Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor (F-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Unlimited Heating, Piping and Cooling Contractor (S-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Unlimited Plumbing Contractor (P-1) Insurance required | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | 1 year | $150.00 | 5 hours |
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Renewal deadlines in Connecticut
When Connecticut contractor licenses come due
Every year
13 license pages, including Unlimited Electrical Contractor (E-1), Unlimited Plumbing Contractor (P-1), Limited Solar Electric Contractor (PV-1).
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