How to get a roofing license in Connecticut
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (home improvement contractor registration) registers roofing contractors in Connecticut. Registration is not a competency license. Home improvement registration does not cover contracts under $200.
Who licenses roofing work in Connecticut
| Credential | State registration (no competency license) |
|---|---|
| Board | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (home improvement contractor registration) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | Home improvement registration does not cover contracts under $200. source |
| License types | Home Improvement Contractor |
How to get licensed
- Register with home improvement contractor registration as a Home Improvement Contractor.
- Post a no bond for ordinary registration; DCP may require a $15,000 bond as a condition of issuing, renewing or reinstating a registration after a violation (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration). source
- Carry general liability insurance of at least $20,000 (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration). source
- Pay the home improvement contractor application fee of $220 (non-refundable) (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration): $220. source
- Registration renews every year and expires on March 31 (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration). source
Roofing requirements in Connecticut
| Exam | Not found on an official source. No exam requirement is stated for home improvement registration. |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. No experience requirement is stated for home improvement registration. |
| Bond | No bond for ordinary registration; DCP may require a $15,000 bond as a condition of issuing, renewing or reinstating a registration after a violation (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration). source |
| Insurance | General liability insurance of at least $20,000 (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration). source |
| Renewal | Registration renews every year and expires on March 31 (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration). source |
| Reciprocity | Registration is not a competency license; no reciprocity provision was found. |
| Fees |
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Hiring a roofing contractor?
See every official lookup in Connecticut, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Connecticut?
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (home improvement contractor registration) registers roofing contractors in Connecticut. Registration is not a competency license. Home improvement registration does not cover contracts under $200.
- How do I check a roofing license in Connecticut?
- The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (home improvement contractor registration) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Connecticut. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Connecticut?
- Home improvement contractor application fee of $220 (non-refundable) (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration). Statutory application fee component of $120 (the $220 total appears to be this plus the $100 guaranty fund fee). Home Improvement Guaranty Fund fee of $100 per year, paid with the application or renewal. Annual renewal fee of $220.
- How often does a roofing license renew in Connecticut?
- Registration renews every year and expires on March 31 (roofing on residential property falls under home improvement registration).
Other trades in Connecticut
- General contractor license in Connecticut
- Electrical license in Connecticut
- Plumbing license in Connecticut
- HVAC license in Connecticut
- All Connecticut trades
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Sources
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/home-improvement-applications
- https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx
- https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_400.htm
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/home-improvement-contractor-application
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/new-home-construction-and-home-improvement-renewal
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.