Well Drilling
Application Information:- What registration type do I need? Review the scope of work for available registration 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 and W-8 is $88.00 (Non-Refundable).
- Application fee for W-5 and W-6 is $50.00 (Non-Refundable).
Well Drilling Types: (click the specific link for information):
Water Supply Drilling Contractor W-1
Limited Well Drilling Contractor W-3, W-5, W-7
Water Supply Drilling Journeyperson W-2
Limited Well Drilling Journeyperson W-4, W-6, W-8
Application:
Application fees:
All application fees are nonrefundable.
The application fee for all well drilling registration types is $88.00, with the exception of the W-5 and W-6.
The fee for W-5 and W-6 registration types is $50.00
Renewal:
All well drilling registrations expire annually on April 30th.
Reinstatement:
Other Information:
- Statewide Well Drilling Reports, 1970 - Present (NOTE: These are TIF files with multiple pages; viewed well in Windows Photo Viewer)
- Reports submitted online since 1/1/2021
- Re-print a submitted online report
- Permit Application Forms - To print blank PDF permit application forms, please log into elicense using your well drilling credential account, and click on "Reports" under "License Lookup & Download"
- Well Drilling/Extension/Abandonment Completion Report ONLINE
Email Address: dcp.occpro@ct.gov