Connecticut Business Licenses Search

The Connecticut Secretary of State Commercial Recording Division maintains all state business records. Business Names, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, and Trademarks are all registered with the Secretary of State. A business records search can be performed online through the Commercial Recording Division.The Department of Banking regulates business licenses for Broker-Dealers (and agents), Business and Industrial Development Corporations, Business Opportunities, Check Cashers, Collections Agencies, Corporations Acting In Fiduciary Capacity, Debt Adjusters, First Mortgage Lenders/Brokers, Investment Advisers, Money Transmitters, Sales Finance Companies, Second Mortgage Lenders/Brokers and Small Loan Lenders. The State of Connecticut Insurance Department manages licenses related to the insurance industry. The Department of Public Health is responsible for licensing of health care providers, such as doctors and nurses. The Department of Consumer Protection services manages licenses for other professions such Architects, Electricians, Interior Designers, Plumbers, and Real Estate Brokers. Online search resources are available for these licenses.Licensing for Connecticut lawyers is the responsibility of the Connecticut Bar Association, however, information requests about lawyer licensing must be made to the Statewide Grievance Committee.