Contractor Licensing and Registration
Some of the links below are for members only

Home Builder & Remodeler Registrations 

Legislature adopts new consumer notice requirements for both home builders and remodelers  - effective July 1, 2009.

2006 changes to the New Home Construction Contractor registration notice , adopted by Public Act 06-73 , An Act Concerning Homeowners, Home Improvement Contractors and New Home Construction Contractors.  Most of Public Act 06-73 deals with new home construction; the only change to the home improvement contractor registration act in PA 06-73 is the requirement to include the HIC registration number in HIC contracts.  This legislation became effective on May 30, 2006.

2004 article on the requirements of the new home construction contractor registration act. ALERT: See links above on the 2006 and 2009 changes to the NHCC and HIC Registration Acts.

Home Improvement Contractors - Registration Requirements ; ALERT: See links above on the 2006 and 2009 changes to the NHCC and HIC Registration Acts.

See the advice we're giving to consumers at How to Select a Reputable Builder or Remodeler in CT

Examples of DCP Sting Operations

Other Licenses & Registrations (see also our Miscellaneous page)

Go to Dept. of Consumer Protection's web page for a number of other licensed professions and trades (including architects, engineers, home inspectors, real estate appraisers, well drillers and more).

Real Estate Licensing Warning to Builders - Answers the question: Who can sell a builder's homes without a real estate license?

Apprenticeship Registration Process