Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection

Home Improvement Applications

The Department of Consumer Protection, Self-Service Center has a drop box available for applications and payments.  Staff are available by appointment only. For complete policies see: Walk-In Center Policies.

Home Improvement Contractor

Under the Connecticut Home Improvement Act, an individual and/or business is required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection if they are contracting with a consumer to perform work on residential property.  Home Improvement is any permanent change to residential property, including but not limited to driveways, swimming pools, porches, garages, roofs, siding, insulation, flooring, patios, landscaping, painting, fences, doors and windows, and waterproofing.

New Application:

• Home Improvement Contractor Reinstatement Form       

Change or Addition of Owner for Legal Entity:

• Home Improvement Contractor Legal Entity Ownership Change Form

Additional Information:

• Information for Home Improvement Contractors
• Expiration Date:  All Home Improvement Contractor registrations expire annually on November 30^th.    Non-refundable Fee: $220.00
• Renewal:  Renewal notices are sent approximately 30 – 45 days prior to the expiration date.
• CHRO Worksheet:  If applicable, complete and attach the Criminal Conviction Application Worksheet (CHRO) to your application or renewal notice.

 

New Application:

• Home Improvement Salesperson Mail-in Registration Application   or 

• Home Improvement Salesperson Reinstatement Form

Change or Addition of Contractor:

• Home Improvement Salesperson Change or Addition of Contractor Form

Additional Information

• Information for Home Improvement Salespersons
  
• Expiration Date:  All Home Improvement Salesperson registrations expire annually on November 30^th.  Non-refundable Fee: $160.00
  
• Renewal:  Renewal notices are sent approximately 30 – 45 days prior to the expiration date.
  
• CHRO Worksheet:  If applicable, complete and attach the Criminal Conviction Application Worksheet (CHRO) to your application or renewal notice.