- Each individual who does the work registers, not just the business.
- Every two years. All registrations expire December 31 of even-numbered years.
Do you need a state license in Connecticut?
Connecticut licenses locksmith work at the state level through the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, License Services Division. Below is what the board asks for, in the order you will run into it.
Each individual who does the work registers, not just the business.
Steps to get licensed in Connecticut
- Get a Connecticut State Police criminal history record and an FBI criminal history record.
- Apply to the Department of Consumer Protection with the records attached.
- Pay the $200 application fee.
Experience and other requirements
Experience. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
The license to apply for. Locksmith Registration.
Connecticut locksmith exams
Trade exam. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Business and law exam. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
What it costs in Connecticut
The board lists 2 fees along the way. These are the state's own numbers. Insurance, any bond, exam prep and your business registration come on top.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $200 |
| Renewal, every two years | $200 |
Insurance and bond
Insurance. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Bond. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Renewal and licenses from other states
Renewal. Every two years. All registrations expire December 31 of even-numbered years.
Reciprocity. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Good to know in Connecticut
- Locksmithing means inspecting, installing, recombining, rekeying or repairing locks or locking devices.
- Some people are exempt if they do not hold themselves out as locksmiths, such as building trades installing complete locks in new construction or remodeling.
After you are licensed
The license lets you take the work. Getting the work is the next job.
- Register the business. If you work under a name other than your own, register it where your state asks (often the Secretary of State, sometimes the county), and keep the name the same on your license, your truck and your invoices.
- Claim your Google Business Profile. It is the listing people see when they search for a locksmith near them. Fill in your service area, hours and real photos of your work.
- Put up a website that shows the license. Customers look for it before they call. Koira builds a contractor website for you and keeps it current.
- See where you stand. The free Koira report checks how your business shows up in search and on maps against shops near you.
Where this comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, License Services Division and the official pages below, checked October 9, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you file.