TradeGuardConnecticut subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Connecticut, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Connecticut
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
New Home Construction and Home Improvement require registration with the CT Dept of Consumer Protection. Commercial GC work has separate licensing.
Connecticut operates an approved state OSHA plan. CT has a state OSHA plan for public sector employees only; private sector covered by federal OSHA
$20,000 surety bond for home improvement contractor registration
- DCP: Connecticut Dept of Consumer Protection
- CTDOL: Connecticut Dept of Labor
Summary for Connecticut
Public sector employees covered by state OSHA plan; private sector under federal OSHA.
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Connecticut compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Connecticut?+
New Home Construction and Home Improvement require registration with the CT Dept of Consumer Protection. Commercial GC work has separate licensing.
Does Connecticut follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Connecticut runs its own OSHA-approved state plan. CT has a state OSHA plan for public sector employees only; private sector covered by federal OSHA
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Connecticut?+
Yes. $20,000 surety bond for home improvement contractor registration
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Connecticut agencies before relying on them.