Connecticut general contractor license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
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Renewal
All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Home improvement registration covers individuals or businesses contracting with consumers for residential property work; exclusions include subcontracted work, work within a trade license, commercial work and contracts under $200.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
an individual and/or business is required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection if they are contracting with a consumer to perform work on residential property. Sub-contracted work Work that is covered under the scope of a trade license Work done on commercial property Work where the contract is less than $200Official source
Agency guidance
Building new homes or portions of new homes requires the separate New Home Construction Contractor registration.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Building new homes or a portion of new homes (see New Home Construction Contractor)Official source
Agency guidance
Annual home-improvement renewal fee: $220. Submit and pay online at https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/new-home-construction-and-home-improvement-renewal
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
The annual renewal fee is $220.00. All renewals must be submitted and paid online.Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Department of Consumer Protection
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection
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Check the qualifications
Insurance
At least $20,000 in general liability insurance.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
All applicants must obtain general liability insurance of no less than $20,000 to be eligible for a home improvement contractor registration.
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Application fee
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Apply with the agency
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Official sources and verification (9)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
required to register with the Department of Consumer ProtectionOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
All applicants must obtain general liability insurance of no less than $20,000 to be eligible for a home improvement contractor registration.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
an individual and/or business is required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection if they are contracting with a consumer to perform work on residential property. Sub-contracted work Work that is covered under the scope of a trade license Work done on commercial property Work where the contract is less than $200Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Building new homes or a portion of new homes (see New Home Construction Contractor)Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
The annual renewal fee is $220.00. All renewals must be submitted and paid online.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official sources (3)
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/home-improvement-applications
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/home-improvement-contractor-application
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/new-home-construction-and-home-improvement-renewal
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