Processing Times Directory
Browse published maximum processing times for all Connecticut licenses, permits, and certifications.
| License / Permit | Agency | Fee | Max Processing | Method | Refund Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liquor Permit Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at a retail establishment | DCP | 300 | 30 days | Online (eLicense) | Yes |
Cosmetology License License for cosmetologists, hairdressers, and barbers | DCP | No fee | 21 days | Online (eLicense) | No Fee eliminated under Lamont administration |
Electrician License Journeyman and master electrician licensing | DCP | No fee | 21 days | Online (eLicense) | No Fee eliminated under Lamont administration |
Pharmacy License License to operate a pharmacy or practice as a pharmacist | DCP | 350 | 45 days | Online (eLicense) | Yes |
Registered Nurse License License to practice as a registered nurse in Connecticut | DPH | 200 | 45 days | Online (eLicense) | Yes |
Physician License License to practice medicine in Connecticut | DPH | 565 | 60 days | Hybrid | Yes |
EMT Certification Emergency Medical Technician certification | DPH | 100 | 30 days | Online (eLicense) | Yes |
CPR Instructor Certification Certification to teach CPR and first aid courses | DPH | 75 | 21 days | Online (eLicense) | Yes |
Air Emissions Permit (Individual) Individual permit for stationary sources of air pollution | DEEP | 500 | 90 days | Paper | No Fee deposited to environmental remediation fund |
Water Discharge Permit (Individual) NPDES individual permit for point source discharges | DEEP | 750 | 120 days | Paper | No Federal EPA review requirement; fee deposited to special fund |
General Permit Registration Registration under DEEP general permits for stormwater, etc. | DEEP | 200 | 45 days | Online (ezFile) | Yes |
Pesticide Applicator License Commercial and private pesticide applicator licensing | DEEP | 100 | 30 days | Online (eLicense) | Yes |
Licensed Environmental Professional Professional certification for environmental site assessment | DEEP | 450 | 60 days | Paper | Yes |
State Pistol Permit Permit to carry a pistol or revolver in Connecticut | DESPP | 70 | 60 days | Paper | Yes |
Security Officer Registration Registration for private security officers | DESPP | 50 | 30 days | Paper | Yes |
Private Detective License License to operate as a private investigator | DESPP | 200 | 45 days | Paper | Yes |
Motor Vehicle Dealer License License to operate as a new or used motor vehicle dealer | DMV | 150 | 30 days | Online | Yes |
Mortgage Lender License License to originate mortgage loans in Connecticut | DOB | 500 | 60 days | Online | Yes |
Insurance Producer License License to sell insurance products in Connecticut | CID | 200 | 21 days | Online | No Fee deposited to Insurance Fund per CGS § 38a-11 |
Dairy Farm License License to operate a dairy farm and sell dairy products | DOAG | 50 | 30 days | Online (eLicense) | Yes |
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