Licensed jobs in Connecticut
Connecticut: 11 occupations, 9 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Connecticut
Connecticut licenses 11 of the 11 occupations below at the state level. Electricians have the most levels here (15 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Registered Hairdresser and Cosmetician (DPH: Hairdresser/Cosmetician license) | DPH | Training 1,500 clock hours1 | $1001 | Every 2 years2 |
| Notary public | Notary Public | SOTS | – | $1204 | Every 5 years4 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse license (single-state) 2 credentials in all | DPH | – | $1806 | Every year7 |
| Insurance agent | Producer (Individual Only) 5 credentials in all | CID | Training 20 clock hours10 | $14011 | Every 2 years12 |
| Plumber | P-2 Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber 13 credentials in all | Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board | Training 576 clock hours13 Experience 8,000 hours13 | $9014 | Every year14 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nurse Aide (registered nurse's aide) | DPH | Training 100 clock hours16 | – | Every 2 years17 |
| Electrician | E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson 15 credentials in all | Electrical Work Examining Board | Training 720 clock hours19 Experience 8,000 hours19 | $9020 | Every year20 |
| Security guard | Security officer license (Security Officer Training Certification Identification Card) 3 credentials in all | DESPP | Training 8 clock hours22 | $10023 | Every 5 years22 |
| Massage therapist | Massage Therapist 2 credentials in all | DPH | Training 750 classroom hours24 Experience 60 hours24 | $37525 | Every 2 years25 |
| Real estate agent | Real Estate Salesperson 2 credentials in all | DCP | Training 60 classroom hours27 | $8027 | Every 2 years28 |
| General contractor | Home Improvement Contractor 5 credentials in all | DCP | – | $22031 | Every year32 |
Licensing boards
9 agencies issue the Connecticut licenses we cover:
- Electrical Work Examining Board: electricians
- Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board: plumbers
- Department of Public Health (DPH): cosmetologists, registered nurses, nursing assistants and massage therapists
- Department of Consumer Protection (DCP): real estate agents and general contractors
- Connecticut Insurance Department (CID): insurance agents
- Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP): security guards
- Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL): plumbers and electricians
- Office of the Secretary of the State, Business Services Division (SOTS): notaries
- Department of Administrative Services (DAS): general contractors
Moving to Connecticut with a license
For real estate agents, the Connecticut board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries, security guards and general contractors publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement and Exam waiver23 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route5 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit and Interstate compact privilege89 |
| Insurance agent | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver1210 |
| Plumber | License by endorsement15 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement18 |
| Electrician | License by endorsement21 |
| Security guard | – |
| Massage therapist | License by endorsement, Universal license recognition and Interstate compact privilege2526 |
| Real estate agent | Reciprocity agreements and License by endorsement2930 |
| General contractor | – |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Connecticut license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Hairdresser Licensure RequirementsConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- Conn. Gen. Stat. Chapter 387 Hairdressers and CosmeticiansConnecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- Hairdresser Licensure of Foreign Trained ApplicantsConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- Notary Public LicensingConnecticut Office of the Secretary of the StateChecked November 6, 2026
- General Statutes Chapter 33 Secretary of the State (notaries 3-94a to 3-95b)Connecticut General AssemblyChecked November 6, 2026
- Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 378 (Nursing)Connecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- Health Care Practitioner Renewal InformationConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- RN Licensure By EndorsementConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- How do I convert my state nursing license to a multistate license (MSL)?Connecticut Department of Public HealthDated September 30, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- General Statutes of Connecticut Chapter 701a Insurance Producers, Third-Party Administrators...Connecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- License Types, Fees, and Renewal DatesConnecticut Insurance DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Producer (Individual Only) - CT Insurance DepartmentConnecticut Insurance DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Plumbing Journeyperson - Equivalent Experience and TrainingConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
- Plumbing and Pipefitting WorkConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
- Plumbing Journeyperson - Equivalent Out of State LicenseConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
- Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 378a Nurse's AidesConnecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- Nurse Aide Registration Renewal RequirementsConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- Certified in Another U.S. State (Route 7)Connecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- Electrical Journeyperson - Equivalent Experience and TrainingConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
- Electrical LicenseConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
- Electrical Journeyperson - Equivalent Out of State LicenseConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
- 2026 Supplement - Chapter 534Connecticut General AssemblyDated January 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Security Officers (SLFU FAQ)Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
- Massage Therapist Licensing RequirementsConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- CGS Chapter 384a Massage TherapistsConnecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- Applicants Licensed In Another US State For At Least 4 YearsConnecticut Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- Real Estate Salesperson - Initial/ExamDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
- Real Estate SalespersonDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
- Real Estate - ReciprocalDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
- Real Estate - Non-ReciprocalDepartment of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 6, 2026
- Chapter 400 - Home Improvement ContractorsConnecticut General AssemblyDated January 1, 2025Checked November 5, 2026
- Home Improvement RenewalConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 5, 2026