Verify a Contractor's License in Connecticut

Search the official Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection records to confirm any Connecticut contractor is properly licensed before signing a contract. Free public lookup, updated weekly.

About Connecticut Contractor Licensing

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection regulates contractor licensing in Connecticut. Home improvement contractors must register annually.

Population served: 3.6M residents.

Licensing authority: Department of Consumer Protection.

General contractor license required: Yes.

Official board website: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp

Notable Trades Licensed in Connecticut

How to Verify a Connecticut Contractor

  1. Ask the contractor for their full legal name and license number.
  2. Search the ProLicenseCheck database above, or visit the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection directly.
  3. Confirm the license is currently active, not expired or suspended.
  4. Check whether the license type matches the work being performed.
  5. Verify the address and contact information on file matches what the contractor provided.

Why License Verification Matters

Hiring an unlicensed contractor in Connecticut can leave you legally and financially exposed. Unlicensed work often voids homeowner insurance claims, can prevent property sales, and leaves you with no recourse if the work is defective.

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