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Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection While home improvement and new home construction contractors must be registered to do business in Connecticut, certain types of skilled work requires the additional training, experience and education that professional licensing helps to ensure.

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.

How to get a Connecticut contractor license A letter of reference from a bank. One letter of reference from another contractor or supplier who will vouch for you. Three letters of reference from employers or customers who can vouch for your skillset. Proof that you have general liability insurance.

DCP has the authority to work with the business to correct illegal practices, bring enforcement actions, and/or assess penalties. DCP does not act as legal representation for individuals. DCP also has limited authority to address complaints of customer service, breach of contract, or quality of workmanship.

Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection While home improvement and new home construction contractors must be registered to do business in Connecticut, certain types of skilled work requires the additional training, experience and education that professional licensing helps to ensure.

If consumers have complaints regarding a Home Improvement Contractor, the best way to file with DCP is to fill out this complaint form, and email it along with any other helpful information such as contracts, receipts, permits, and accounts of your conversations with your contractor to dcp.complaints@ct.gov.