Refer to the scope of License to determine the proper license you are applying for.

Please attach the following documents to your application that are required to process and expedite your application. Application submitted without the required documents will be returned as incomplete, which will delay the finalization of your application.

Submit an original copy of the Letter of Apprenticeship Completion issued by the CT Dept. of Labor, Apprenticeship Training Division

NOTE:  Dept. of Labor AT-22 Forms must be submitted to the Dept. of Labor before submitting an application for licensure.

OR

• If you did NOT complete an apprenticeship with the CT Dept. of Labor and are applying under equivalent experience and training, see instructions below:
• Letters from current or previous employer(s).

Letters must be on company letterhead, dated, and notarized, and must include the dates of employment and a specific, detailed description of your on-the job-training and work experience, including all aspects included in the scope of work you are applying for.

NOTE: Letters that do not meet the criteria listed above will not be accepted.  This will significantly delay the processing of your application. Do not submit W-2’s, 1099’s or tax returns for proof of your on the job training or work experience.  They will not be accepted.  Letters from employers are required. 

• Proof of related instruction

Copies of transcripts, diplomas, and certificates for proof of completion of all required classes for the license type you are applying for.

NOTE: On-the job training and work experiences CANNOT be considered in lieu of the required classroom training.

• Out of state apprenticeship completion if applicable

  Certificate of apprenticeship completion in another state or jurisdiction

• Out of state licenses, if applicable

All three items below must be submitted:

Copies of all occupational trade licenses held in any state or jurisdiction

Documentation including laws and regulations from that state or jurisdiction that reflect the requirements met to obtain these licenses

Scope of work for these licenses   

NOTE: 

• Your out of state license will not be considered for equivalency unless all items listed above are submitted.  This will cause a significant delay to the processing of your application.
• On the job training and work experience from another state does not replace the classroom training requirement; you must have completed the classroom requirements.

For additional information regarding these requirements, please visit the CT Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship Division website:

https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/WorkSchedules/apptoc1.htm

For more information on apprenticeship, click here:

www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/appren.htm