How to Search Connecticut Professional Licenses (Start Here)
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.
Accountants
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Certified Public Accountant license verification from the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy.
Appraisers
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Certified Connecticut appraisers from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council national registry.
Attorneys and Law Firms
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The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut provides this database of attorneys and law firms, searchable by name or juris number.
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Bail Enforcement Instructors
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Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "List of Approved Instructors" to view the Connecticut Commissioner of Emergency Services and.
Banks & Financial Institutions
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Find banks, trust companies, and other financial institutions in Connecticut, listed in alphabetical order, or charter type.
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Collection Agencies
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Consumer Collection Agencies.
Construction & Engineering
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Connecticut licensed architects, engineers, contractors, designers, electricians, plumbers, and other construction related individuals and companies.
Credit Unions
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View this listing of credit unions in Connecticut. Includes name, address, phone number, and principal.
Debt Adjusters
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Debt Adjusters.
Food & Beverage
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Connecticut licensed food and beverage manufacturers, vendors and operators.
Funeral
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Connecticut licensed funeral related occupations and businesses. Includes funeral homes, funeral directors, embalmers, and more.
Health & Safety
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Connecticut licensed health and safety individuals and businesses. Includes lead consultants, water operators, sewage installers, backflow.
Insurance
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Connecticut Insurance Department license verification for insurance agents, producers, brokers, and insurance companies.
Liquor Licenses
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Connecticut license verification for liquor licenses. Includes brew pubs, amphitheaters, cafes, bowling alley, out of state shippers, and more.
Medical & Health Care
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Connecticut licensed medical and health care professionals and facilities, including physicians, psychologists, counselors, dentists, physician.
Mortgage Lenders & Brokers | Secondary
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Search for Secondary Mortgage Lenders & Brokers in the State of Connecticut via this nationwide database.
Mortgage Lenders | Federal
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Find licensed Mortgage Lenders in Connecticut using this nationwide database.
Pistol Permit Appeals
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Connecticut Board of Firearms Permit Examiners lists of persons appealing revocation or denial of pistol permits.
Private Detectives & Security Companies
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Scroll down the page to the link titled " Licensed Private Detectives and Security Companies" to view the current list of Connecticut licensees.
Real Estate | State
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State of Connecticut real estate license verification, including those for appraisers, salespersons, community association managers, brokers.
Sales Finance Companies
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Sales Finance Companies.
Security Officers
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Connecticut Department of Public Safety lists of approved Security Officer Certification Instructors and Security Officer Instructors.
Small Loan Companies
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Small Loan Companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one place to search all Connecticut professional licenses? ▼
Usually no. Each profession has its own licensing board with its own database. Some states have begun consolidating license lookups into a single portal, but most still require searching by profession.
Can I check disciplinary actions on a license? ▼
Yes, in most cases. State licensing boards publish public disciplinary actions — suspensions, revocations, restrictions, and fines. Check the specific board's website.
Is a professional license the same as a business license? ▼
No. A professional license is issued to a person by a state licensing board. A business license is issued to a company by a city, county, or state agency. They are separate systems.
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