Professional and occupational licenses in Connecticut are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in Connecticut.
What this page covers: Connecticut professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for Connecticut. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
Licenses Databases
18 official Connecticut licenses sources.
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Connecticut Counties
All 8 Connecticut counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Connecticut?▼
Connecticut's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Planning region-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Connecticut court cases?▼
Connecticut's court system is headed by the Connecticut Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (13 judicial districts). Many Connecticut courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Connecticut business entities?▼
The Connecticut Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Connecticut?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some planning region offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific planning region page for details.
How do I obtain a Connecticut birth or death certificate?▼
Connecticut vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (State Vital Records Office) and, in many cases, by local planning region clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Connecticut property records free to search?▼
Most planning region-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Connecticut sex offender?▼
The Connecticut sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.