Business licenses and permits

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Credentials to stay compliant

The right licenses and certifications are crucial to your business operations. Whether you need a business permit, environmental license, or a professional certification, we can help.

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New Business Checklist tool

Are you unsure of all the licenses your business may need? Our New Business Checklist tool can help with that. In a few quick steps, you'll find the most common licenses required for your industry.

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Use the Connecticut eLicense website to verify, renew, fast-track a renewal, and more.

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Dept of Administrative Services (DAS) 

Construction, crane operators, fire codes, small businesses, etc.

Department of Agriculture (DOAG) 

Dairy, livestock and poultry, agricultural, and pet licenses, etc.

Dept of Consumer Protection (DCP) 

Construction-related, food and beverage, drug manufacturers, pharmacies, real estate, telecommunications, etc.

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) 

Community companion and living arrangement licenses, medication administration certification, etc.

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) 

Environmental, air quality, land use, water, waste, recycling, remediation, pesticides, etc.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 

Driver's license renewals, vehicle registrations, transfer of ownership, plate cancelations, etc.

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Trucking, traffic, advertising and signage, and public transportation permits, etc.

Department of Public Health (DPH) 

Drinking water, environmental, emergency medical services, healthcare facilities, and restaurants, etc.

Department of Revenue Services (DRS) 

Find information on Tax and Permit requirements from Alcoholic Beverage Tax to Withholding Tax as well as Corporation Business Tax, Gross Earnings Tax, Sales & Use Tax,Vending Machine Licenses, and more.