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Connecticut general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Contractor registration (CT DCP) New home construction registration fee $360 ($240 registration + $120 guaranty fund). “$240.00 registration fee & $120.00 guaranty fund fee)” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · New Home Construction Contractor Applications |
| Renewal | Contractor registration (CT DCP) Major Contractor registrations expire annually on June 30; renewal fee $500. “All Major Contractor registrations expire annually on June 30th. Renewal fee: $500.00” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Major Contractor Registration Application |
| Other notes | Contractor registration (CT DCP) New home construction contractors must carry at least $20,000 general liability insurance. “All applicants must obtain general liability insurance of no less than $20,000 to be eligible for a registration.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · New Home Construction Contractor Applications |
Check a license in Connecticut
Connecticut does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: portal.ct.gov · portal.ct.gov