Connecticut contractor license lookup
Connecticut registers home improvement contractors, new home construction contractors and licenses trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal, fire protection) through the Department of Consumer Protection.
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What the Connecticut record shows
Shows credential type, status, issue and expiration dates and city. Bond and insurance are not in this dataset.
Data: DCP State Licenses and Credentials on data.ct.gov (contractor and journeyperson credentials). (dataset)
How to verify a Connecticut contractor
- Search by license number (most precise) or exact business name.
- Confirm the status is active and the expiration date is after your project ends.
- Match the license classification to the job.
- Ask for proof of insurance and any required bond; compare the business name on the contract to the record.
- Confirm on the official Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) portal.
For contractors in Connecticut
Contractor bond guide →How license bonds work; confirm amounts with your state agency.Contractor insurance →General liability and workers' comp basics.
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Get an email before a license expires
Your own license, or a contractor you hired. Step 1 of 2 — just your email.