Licenses and certifications

Medical, cosmetology, and facility licenses in Connecticut

The Department of Public Health (DPH) manages the licensing and certification of Connecticut providers. Find key licensing information like:

  • How to apply for or renew a license
  • Nursing and physician licenses
  • Social work and behavioral health licenses
  • Licensed professional and cosmetology licenses
  • Facility licenses for healthcare and food service
  • License and certification FAQs, policies, and other resources
  • Look up a license 
    Verify a license in Connecticut. Find links to look up healthcare provider licenses, lab and facility licenses, and more on eLicense.
  • Check license status 
    Are you applying for or renewing a license? Find out if your provider license is active on eLicense.
  • Renew a license 
    Renew a DPH license in Connecticut. Get information on online renewals, plus fees, status, grace periods, and more.

Nursing licenses

Apply for or renew your APRN, CNA, LPN, or RN license today

Nurses are invaluable to the Connecticut healthcare system. DPH is here to help you as you apply, renew, or advance your nursing license. Select your license below to find and complete licensing requirements.

In-demand provider licenses and certifications

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
EMS providers must be licensed or certified to give emergency care.

Environmental health practitioner
Find license requirements to work with asbestos, lead, and other environmental risks.

Hairdresser and cosmetology
Find license information to work at or operate a salon.

Nail technician
Nail techs must complete 100 hours of training at an approved school to apply for a license.

Physician
Apply for and renew a medical doctor license in Connecticut.

Radiographer
Radiographers must be licensed to operate medical imaging equipment. Find the fees and requirements.

Social worker
Find requirements for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Master’s Level Social Workers (MLSW), and more.

View all provider licenses A- Z
Don’t see your role? Find all other medical, behavioral health, and personal care licenses administered by DPH.

Provider FAQs

Environmental certifications

Get drinking water operator, environmental practitioner, and environmental lab licenses

Licenses and certifications for people and facilities dealing with environmental risks.

CT facility licenses: Food service and healthcare

Common DPH licensing requests, policies, and procedures

Got questions? Get in touch

The DPH licensing team can help answer any remaining questions about licensing.

Phone: 860-509-7603
Email: oplc.dph@ct.gov 

For nursing questions for APRNs, LPNs, and RNs, contact the Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Contact the DPH licensing team directly