Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

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Contact Information

Physical address:
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 901
Hartford, CT 06103

Phone: (860) 713-6100

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Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Connecticut Crane and Conveyor Contractor License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Crane and Conveyor Candidate Application

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut Crane and Conveyor Journeyperson License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Crane and Conveyor Candidate Information Bulletin & Application

Agency Fee:

$90

Notes:

The requirements to qualify for the journeyperson license examination shall be completion of a registered apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Crane and Conveyor Journeyperson License

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut Elevator Apprentice Trainee Registration

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Elevator Apprentice Trainee Registration

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Required Documentation:Attach applicant training program outline including content and hours for both related instruction and on the job training which shall be followed.Attach list of all licensed persons and license numbers and type(s) that are available to supervise and train such applicant.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Elevator Apprentice Trainee Registration

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

One year from the start of the training program.

Connecticut Elevator Contractor License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Elevator Contractor Candidate Application

Agency Fee:

$150 application fee + $150 license fee due after passing exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut Elevator Journeyperson License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Elevator Journeyperson License

Agency Fee:

$90 application fee + $120 license fee due after passing exam.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Elevator Journeyperson License

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut Fire Protection Contractor License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Protection Contractor Candidate Application

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by October 31.

Connecticut Flat Glass Contractor License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Flat Glass Contractor Application

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut Flat Glass Journeyperson License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Flat Glass Journeyperson Bulletin of Exam Information

Agency Fee:

$90

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Information

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Home Improvement Contractor Application for Legal Entity

Filing Method:

File by mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$220

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$220

Due:

Annually by November 30.

Connecticut Home Improvement Salesperson Registration

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Home Improvement Salesperson Mail-in Registration Application

Agency Fee:

$160

Notes:

Signature of Home Improvement Contractor is also required.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Information

Agency Fee:

$160

Due:

Annually by November 30.

Connecticut Permit to Sell Sealed Tickets

Game Type:

Sealed ticket games

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Notes:

Individual volunteers may also need to apply for a permit before aiding a charity with sealed ticket game activities.

Initial Registration

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Form:

Application for Permit to Sell Sealed Tickets (Organization)

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Form:

Application for Permit to Sell Sealed Tickets (Organization)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually

Connecticut Permit to Sell Sealed Tickets Monthly

Game Type:

Sealed ticket games

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Form:

Application for Permit to Sell Sealed Tickets (Organization) Monthly

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Form:

Application for Permit to Sell Sealed Tickets (Organization) Monthly

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Permits expire at the end of the monthly permit period.

Connecticut Pharmaceutical Marketing Firm Registration

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Notes:

This registration is required for any pharmaceutical manufacturer that employs an individual to perform the duties of a pharmaceutical sales representative. For the purposes of this registration, a pharmaceutical sales representative is a person who markets, promotes or provides information regarding a legend drug for human use to a prescribing practitioner (physician, APRN, physician assistant, etc.) and is employed or compensated by a pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Required Attachments:
  • List of the pharmaceutical manufacturer's pharmaceutical sales representatives

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Required Attachments:
  • List of the pharmaceutical manufacturer's pharmaceutical sales representatives
  • Aggregate number of contacts a pharmaceutical sales representative had with a prescribing practitioner
  • Whether product samples, materials or gifts of any value were provided to a prescribing practitioner or such practitioner’s staff in a prescribing practitioner’s office or to a pharmacist
  • Specialty of each prescribing practitioner and pharmacist with whom such pharmaceutical sales representative made contact
  • Aggregate report of all free samples, by drug name and strength, in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner

Connecticut Real Estate Broker Legal Entity License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Publicly Traded Stock Corporations
  • Closed Stock Corporations
  • General Partnerships
  • Non-stock Corporations  
  • Limited Liability Companies 
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:

Before applying, all applicants must: 

  • Already hold a Connecticut Real Estate Broker's License; or have an individual Broker's License in a Reciprocal State by examiniation; or the legal entity holds a Broker's License in a Recirpricol State and the broker of record is licensed by examination; or have passed the Connecticut Real Estate Broker's Exam but have not paid for the initial license. 
  • Register the legal entity with the Connecticut Secretary of State 
  • Obtain a Certification of License History from the licensing authority in every state in which you currently or ever held a real estate license. 
  • Complete the application for a legal entity to become a broker. 
  • Complete attached Affidavit of Ownership verifying ownership and stock interest for each Member/Officer. 
  • Attach the partnership agreement. 
  • Limited liability companies must attach the Articles of Organization.
  • Corporations must attach the Articles of Incorporation.
  • Connecticut licensed Salesperson currently working for you must complete a Salesperson Transfer form. 
  • Salespersons not licensed in Connecticut must apply for a Connecticut license if they will engage in the real estate business in Connecticut on behalf of your company. 

 

Requirement Notes:

Licensed individual real estate brokers or salespersons who engage in the real estate business as a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company shall obtain a broker license in the name of that legal entity.


There must be one (or more) licensed broker(s) who owns 51% of the legal entity.


No salesperson may have a controlling interest in the legal entity. 

Initial Registration

Form:

New Legal Entity Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$120 application fee for Designated Broker (if you are not licensed as a Connecticut individual broker), $565 initial license fee for Legal Entity + $20 guaranty fund fee for legal entity

Before you Apply:
  • Already hold a Connecticut Real Estate Broker's License; or have an individual Broker's License in a Reciprocal State by examiniation; or the legal entity holds a Broker's License in a Recirpricol State and the broker of record is licensed by examination; or have passed the Connecticut Real Estate Broker's Exam but have not paid for the initial license.
  • Register the legal entity with the Connecticut Secretary of State
  • Obtain a Certification of License History from the licensing authority in every state in which you currently or ever held a real estate license.
  • Complete the application for a legal entity to become a broker.
  • Complete attached Affidavit of Ownership verifying ownership and stock interest for each Member/Officer.
  • Connecticut licensed Salesperson currently working for you must complete a Salesperson Transfer form.
  • Salespersons not licensed in Connecticut must apply for a Connecticut license if they will engage in the real estate business in Connecticut on behalf of your company. 
Required Attachments:
  • Limited liability companies must attach the Articles of Organization.
  • Corporations must attach the Articles of Incorporation.
  • Partnership Agreement 
  • Articles of Organizatin 
  • Articles of Incorporation 

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$120 application fee for Designated Broker (if you are not licensed as a Connecticut individual broker), $120 legal entity application fee + $20 guaranty fund fee for legal entity

Due:

Annually by November 30.

Connecticut Real Estate Broker License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Notes:

License applications are provided after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$383

Due:

Annually by November 30.

Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Notes:

License applications are provided after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$289

Due:

Annually by May 31.

Connecticut Residential Stair Lift Apprentice Registration

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Residential Stair Lift Apprentice Registration

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Notes:

A Renewal Form will be sent to address on file.

Connecticut Residential Stair Lift Technician License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Initial Registration

Form:

Residential Stair Lift Technician License

Agency Fee:

$150

Notes:

An employer letter of on the job training and school related instruction as an apprentice trainee must be attached to the application. There is no examination for this license type.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Notes:

A Renewal Form will be sent to address on file.

Connecticut Secondhand Dealer of Bedding & Upholstered Furniture License

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal
Renewal Notice for Second Hand Dealer of Bedding & Upholstered Furniture

Instructions:

Renewal Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Due:

Due annually by April 30th

Connecticut Sterilization Permit for Bedding & Upholstered Furniture

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal
Sterilization Permit of Bedding & Upholstered Furniture License Renewal

Form:

Renewal Form

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Due:

Due annually on April 30th

Penalties:

Late renewals will incur a $10 penalty. 

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