Connecticut contractor license cost
Connecticut HIC registration costs $220 a year ($120 plus the $100 Guaranty Fund fee). (source: DCP: Home Improvement Contractor Application (opens in a new tab), source: CGS Chapter 400: Home Improvement Act (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the DCP website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the contractor's name or registration number on eLicense and check the registration is active. (source: DCP: Home Improvement for Consumers (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection sources. See sources.
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home Improvement Contractor registration $120 fee plus the $100 Guaranty Fund fee. Non-refundable. | $220 (source: DCP: Home Improvement Contractor Application (opens in a new tab), source: CGS Chapter 400: Home Improvement Act (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
Bond: Not required. DCP may require a $15,000 bond as a condition of registration. (source: CGS Chapter 400: Home Improvement Act (opens in a new tab))
- Workers' comp: As required by law
- General liability: At least $20,000; $1M for underground oil tank removal
(source: DCP: Home Improvement Contractor Application (opens in a new tab), source: CGS Chapter 400: Home Improvement Act (opens in a new tab))
Renewal
- Renew every 1 years.
- Renewal fee: $220.
Registrations expire every 31 March. Renewal costs the same as the application. (source: CGS Chapter 400: Home Improvement Act (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- DCP: Home Improvement for Consumers (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DCP: Home Improvement Contractor Application (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DCP: Home Improvement Guaranty Fund (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- CGS Chapter 400: Home Improvement Act (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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