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How to Get a Roofing contractor License in Connecticut (2026)

Quick answer

Residential roofing companies must hold an active Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Renewal

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Department of Consumer Protection

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Home Improvement Contractor
    Official source

  2. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Home Improvement Contractor Application
    Official source

  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Residential roofing companies must hold an active Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All roofing companies must have an active “Home Improvement Contractor” registration with DCP.
Official source

Agency guidance

Roofing subcontractors working under a general contractor on structures exceeding the major-contractor thresholds may fall under Major Contractor registration when the work affects structural integrity.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Subcontractors, under the direction of a general contractor, perform or offer to perform any work that impacts upon the structural integrity of a structure or addition, including repair, alteration, dismantling or demolition of a structure or addition that exceeds the threshold limits. Work includes, but is not limited to, roofing, masonry and structural framework.
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Agency guidance

Renew the Home Improvement Contractor registration online; mailed renewal notices and checks are no longer accepted.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All renewals must be submitted and paid online. The department can no longer accept paper renewal notices and checks that are received through the mail or placed in the drop box.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Official source

License term in years

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Official source

Renewal period in years

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$220

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Non-refundable application fee: $220.00
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Renewal fee

$220

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The annual renewal fee is $220.00.
Official source

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

At least $20,000 in general liability insurance.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — 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.
Official source

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What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a roofing contractor license in Connecticut?

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

Source and quotation
All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (12)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Department of Consumer Protection

Department of Consumer Protection

required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/home-improvement-applications

Home Improvement Contractor
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/home-improvement-contractor-application

Home Improvement Contractor Application
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

At least $20,000 in general liability insurance.

At least $20,000 in general liability insurance.

All applicants must obtain general liability insurance of no less than $20,000 to be eligible for a home improvement contractor registration.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

1

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

All registrations expire annually on March 31st. Applies to: Home improvement contractor registrations

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Residential roofing companies must hold an active Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Residential roofing companies must hold an active Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.

All roofing companies must have an active “Home Improvement Contractor” registration with DCP.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Roofing subcontractors working under a general contractor on structures exceeding the major-contractor thresholds may fall under Major Contractor registration when the work affects structural integrity.

Roofing subcontractors working under a general contractor on structures exceeding the major-contractor thresholds may fall under Major Contractor registration when the work affects structural integrity.

Subcontractors, under the direction of a general contractor, perform or offer to perform any work that impacts upon the structural integrity of a structure or addition, including repair, alteration, dismantling or demolition of a structure or addition that exceeds the threshold limits. Work includes, but is not limited to, roofing, masonry and structural framework.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Renew the Home Improvement Contractor registration online; mailed renewal notices and checks are no longer accepted.

Renew the Home Improvement Contractor registration online; mailed renewal notices and checks are no longer accepted.

All renewals must be submitted and paid online. The department can no longer accept paper renewal notices and checks that are received through the mail or placed in the drop box.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$220

220

Non-refundable application fee: $220.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$220

220

The annual renewal fee is $220.00.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal period in years

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

1

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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