Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies.
Reinstatement applications are only accepted online. To submit your reinstatement application online, you will need to know your current user ID and password in DPH's system. If you do not recall your user ID and password, you can selet 'Sign in' tile and use the recovery options as well as the 'Register' link. If you use the 'Register' link, please disregard the language under 'PLEASE READ' and select 'NEXT' button at the bottom of the page. On the next screen, you will need to match your first name, last name and the last 4 digits of your SSN and create a new password and validate your email address. Once you are signed in, select the 'Reinstatement Application' tile. Please select this link to submit your online application.
As part of the application process, you will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- A recent photo of yourself;
- A curriculum vitae (CV), updated resume or synopsis of your professional activity since your Connecticut license expired;
- copy of your current IBCLE certificate. Note that only IBCLE certificate holders are eligible for this license.
- A letter verifying your recent experience as a lactation consultant including dates and overall evaluation of your ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety. If you are in private practice, a letter from another practitioner with whom you have referred patients will suffice. The letter must indicate dates of the referral relationship and an evaluation of the applicant's ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
- Typically, applicants for reinstatement who have not been in active, clinical practice for longer than five years are required to complete a period of refresher training. Applicants to whom this applies will receive further information from the Department upon receipt of all required documentation.