# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-420a: Sec. 20-420a. Procedures for registration. Records > Connecticut · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-420a ## Section - **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-420a - **Heading:** Sec. 20-420a. Procedures for registration. Records - **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400 / Section 20-420a ## Text (b) A business entity desiring a certificate of registration shall apply to the commissioner, online, on a form provided by the commissioner. The application shall (1) state the name and address of such business entity, the city or town and the street and number where such business entity is to maintain its principal place of business in this state and the names and addresses of its individual owners, (2) contain a list of one or more individuals who shall direct, supervise or perform home improvements for such business entity, (3) require each individual owner of such business entity to disclose whether such individual owner has been found guilty or convicted as a result of an act which (A) constitutes a felony under the laws of this state or federal law, or (B) was committed in another jurisdiction but, if committed in this state, would constitute a felony under the laws of this state, and (4) such other information as the commissioner may require. (c) Any certificate issued by the commissioner pursuant to this section may be revoked, suspended, or have conditions placed upon the holder of the certificate by the commissioner after notice and a hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 concerning contested cases, if it is shown that the holder of such certificate has not conformed to the requirements of this chapter, that the certificate was obtained through fraud or misrepresentation or that any individual owner of such home improvement contractor, if such registrant is a business entity, has been convicted of a crime that would preclude such registrant from holding such registration in accordance with section 46a-80 . The commissioner may refuse to issue or renew a certificate if any facts exist which would entitle the commissioner to suspend or revoke an existing certificate. (d) Each such business entity shall file with the commissioner, upon application or renewal thereof, a designation of an individual or individuals registered to perform home improvements in this state who shall direct or supervise the performance of home improvements by such business entity in this state. (e) Each such business entity shall confirm, upon application or renewal thereof, that such applicant business entity is in good standing with the Secretary of the State. Such corporation shall notify the commissioner of any change in such standing not later than thirty days after such change becomes effective. (f) Each such business entity shall maintain a list of all of such business entity's employees and contractors, and all employment documents associated with such employees and contractors, in an auditable format for at least four taxable years. Such business entity shall, upon request by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative, (1) immediately make such list and documents available to the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative for the purpose of inspecting and copying such list and documents, and (2) produce copies of such list and documents to the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative not later than two business days after the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative requests such copies. Such business entity shall make such list, documents and copies available to the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative in an electronic format unless it is not commercially practical for such business entity to make such list, documents and copies available to the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative in an electronic format. ## Nearby sections - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-419 Sec. 20-419. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-419.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-420 Sec. 20-420. Certificate of registration of contractors and salesperson required. Requirements for contractors performing radon mitigation, removal or replacement of residential underground heating oil tank storage systems and gas hearth product work. Application by retail establishment for certificate of registration as salesperson for its employees. Duty to update application information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-420.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-420a Sec. 20-420a. Procedures for registration. Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-420a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-421 Sec. 20-421. Application for certificate of registration as home improvement contractor or salesman. Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-421.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-423 Sec. 20-423. Hearing on denial of certificate. Subsequent application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-423.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-424 Sec. 20-424. Investigations. Powers of commissioner. Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-424.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-426 Sec. 20-426. Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew registration; grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-426.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-426a Sec. 20-426a. Posting of bond by contractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-426a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-427 Sec. 20-427. Holder to exhibit and advertise certificate, when. Prohibited acts. Penalties. Certificates generally not transferable. Expiration. Renewal. Building permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-427.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-428 Sec. 20-428. Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-428.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-429 Sec. 20-429. Required contract provisions. Negative option provisions prohibited. Contract considered home solicitation sale. Contractor-financed contract. Recovery of payment for work performed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-429.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-432 Sec. 20-432. Home Improvement Guaranty Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-432.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-420a. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.