Well Drilling

Application Information:
  • What license type do I need?  Review the scope of work for available license types to determine what best covers the services you intend to provide.
  • Every individual applicant must take an exam(s) – Please note: Separate fees will be due to the exam vendor at time of exam registration.
  • Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.
  • Only individuals can apply, company applications are not accepted.
  • The Department does not pre-approve or review applications before submission.
  • Application fee for W-1, W-2, W-3, W-4, W-7, W-8, W-9, and W-10 is $88.00 (Non-Refundable).
  • Application fee for W-5 and W-6 is $50.00 (Non-Refundable).

NEW!  Effective July 8, 2022, Regulations Concerning Well Drilling and Geothermal Systems

 

Journeyperson Well Drilling License Requirements:

W-2       Water Supply Driller Journeyperson

Requirement:  Apprenticeship completion from the CT. Dept. of Labor or equivalent experience and training. 

To contact the CT Dept. of Labor: Apprenticeships (ct.gov)

W-4       Limited Non-Water Supply Driller Journeyperson

Requirement:  Completion of trainee program including 2,000 on the job training hours and the following related instruction:   

-OSHA 10 course

-OSHA Lockout/Tag out (Control of Hazardous Energy) Training (2 Hour)

-Higher level OSHA certification in construction industry or equivalent trade safety course

-A trade related instruction course, not less than 40-hours relative to the scope of work for trainee type.

W-6      Limited Well Casing Extension Driller Journeyperson

Requirement:  Must hold a J-2 or P-2 license

W-8      Limited Geothermal Driller Journeyperson

Requirement:  Completion of trainee program including 2,000 on the job training hours and the following related instruction:   

-OSHA 10 course

-OSHA Lockout/Tag out (Control of Hazardous Energy) Training (2 Hour)

-Higher level OSHA certification in construction industry or equivalent trade safety course

-A trade related instruction course, not less than 40-hours relative to the scope of work for trainee type.

 

Contractor Well Drilling License Type Requirements:

W-1       Water Supply Driller Contractor

Requirement:  2 years as a W-2 journeyperson license holder or equivalent out of state license

W-3       Limited Non-Water Supply Driller Contractor

Requirement: 2 years as a W-4 journeyperson license holder or equivalent out of state license

W-5      Limited Well Casing Extension Driller Contractor

Requirement:  Must hold a J-1 or P-1 license

W-7      Limited Geothermal Driller Contractor

Requirement: 2 years as a W-8 journeyperson license holder or equivalent out of state license

 

Application fees:

All application fees are nonrefundable.

The application fee for all well drilling license types is $88, with the exception of the W-5 and W-6.

The fee for W-5 and W-6 license types is $50.

 

Applications:

Renewal:

All well drilling registrations expire annually on April 30th. Renewal Fee: Well driller $250.00; Well casing $50.00.
 

 Reinstatement:

 
Other Information:
                                               
Email address for licensing inquiries:
 
Department of Consumer Protection

450 Columbus Blvd.
Suite 901
Hartford CT 06103