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How to get a Connecticut general contractor license Include reference letters. ... Obtain insurance. ... List current and past work. ... Register your business. ... Have your application notarized. ... Pay the application fee. ... General Liability insurance. ... Workers' Compensation insurance.

Connecticut. Connecticut is another state that does not require a painting license. However, if your contracts are valued higher than $200 or total $1,000 for the year, you'll need to register your business with the Department of Consumer Protection and designate whether you're a major or minor contractor.

Ask for a current copy of the contractor's worker's compensation and liability insurance policies and verify that they are active. Home improvement contractors must obtain general liability insurance of no less than $20,000.

Handymen do not need a state license to work in Connecticut. However, if you consider yourself a home improvement contractor who creates permanent changes to a residential property, you'll need to register with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Major contractors in Connecticut must have a license from the state's Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). If your work is limited to the types of projects described for home improvement contractors or new home construction contractors, you do not need a license from the state.

Legal entities (both in-state and out-of-state) must register their business with the CT Secretary of State's Office prior to applying. If you will be offering home improvement services in addition to building new homes, you can apply for the home improvement designation as part of your new home application.