To run a Connecticut appraiser license lookup, go to the state’s eLicense portal at elicense.ct.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx, pick the right appraiser category from the license-type dropdown, and search by license number or last name. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection updates the database in real time, so the status, expiration date, and any disciplinary history you see reflect the appraiser’s current standing.1State of Connecticut eLicense. License Lookup – Search for License, Permit, Certification, or Registration
Running the Search on eLicense
The portal will not return a result unless you select the correct license type first. Appraisers are split across several categories, and the wrong pick looks identical to a nonexistent license. The appraiser options in the dropdown are:
- Real Estate Appraiser – Certified General
- Real Estate Appraiser – Certified Residential
- Real Estate Appraiser – Provisional
- Real Estate Appraiser – Temporary Certified General
- Real Estate Appraiser – Temporary Certified Residential
- Real Estate Appraiser – Temporary Provisional
If you don’t know which credential the person holds, run the search under more than one category. Once the license type is set, you can search by license number, first and last name, business name, or address. The license number is the cleanest route because it’s unique to the individual, and you can usually find it on the certification page of a completed appraisal report. If you only have a name, enter just the last name to avoid misses from spelling variations or how the name was entered.1State of Connecticut eLicense. License Lookup – Search for License, Permit, Certification, or Registration
Clicking a name in the results opens a detail page with the license status, expiration date, and any disciplinary history on file.
What the Status Labels Mean
Every record carries one of three status labels, and the label is the first thing to check.
An Active status means the credential is current, renewal fees are paid, and continuing education requirements have been satisfied. This is the only status that authorizes someone to perform appraisals in Connecticut.
An Inactive status means the credential has lapsed, usually because the appraiser didn’t renew on time or chose to let it expire. Someone with an inactive license cannot legally perform appraisals. If you are reviewing a report dated after the license went inactive, raise it with your lender or attorney.
A Pending status usually indicates a renewal application under review, which can happen when the state is verifying continuing education records or processing an upgrade between credential levels. The Department of Consumer Protection notes that applicants upgrading to Certified Residential or Certified General must meet the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s 2026 criteria.2Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Real Estate Appraisers
After the status, check the expiration date and look for any disciplinary notations. A license that expires next month is not a problem today, but it may be if your closing slides into the following month. Disciplinary entries on the portal can include suspension, revocation, probation, or restrictions on practice.
Matching the Credential to the Property
Connecticut issues three main appraiser credentials under Chapter 400g of the General Statutes, and each one limits what the appraiser can legally value.3Connecticut General Assembly. Connecticut Code Chapter 400g – Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Management Companies
A Certified General Appraiser is the broadest credential and can appraise all types of real estate, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential, with no limit on transaction value.4Legal Information Institute. Connecticut Agencies Regulations 20-504-3 – Licensure or Certification Categories and Scope of Practice
A Certified Residential Appraiser can appraise all residential real estate without regard to transaction value but cannot appraise commercial or other non-residential properties.4Legal Information Institute. Connecticut Agencies Regulations 20-504-3 – Licensure or Certification Categories and Scope of Practice
A Provisional Appraiser is an entry-level credential. Provisional appraisers must work under the direct supervision of a certified appraiser who has held their own credential for at least three years, has no recent disciplinary actions, and maintains a license in good standing.5Connecticut eRegulations. Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-504-4 – Provisional Appraisers and Supervisory Appraisers
This matters when you have a specific report in hand. If a certified residential appraiser signed a commercial property valuation, the appraisal may not be legally valid. Connecticut also issues temporary credentials for out-of-state appraisers working on specific assignments, listed under their own categories on the portal and subject to the same scope limits as the permanent versions.1State of Connecticut eLicense. License Lookup – Search for License, Permit, Certification, or Registration
Cross-Checking the ASC National Registry
The Appraisal Subcommittee, a federal oversight body, keeps a separate national registry of state-credentialed appraisers at asc.gov/appraiser. It’s worth a second search there for two reasons.6Appraisal Subcommittee. Search the Appraiser Registry
First, the national registry displays active disciplinary actions that restrict an appraiser’s ability to work, including current revocations, suspensions, and voluntary surrenders made in lieu of discipline. The ASC receives this information directly from each state at least monthly.7Appraisal Subcommittee. Frequently Asked Questions Second, for federally related transactions, lenders are required to use appraisers who appear on the registry. Under the regulations implementing FIRREA, residential real estate transactions above $400,000 generally require a state-certified or licensed appraiser.8FDIC. New Appraisal Threshold for Residential Real Estate Loans
To search, select Connecticut as the credentialing state, choose the certificate type, and enter the appraiser’s name. The ASC does not manage the registry data itself, so if you spot an error, contact the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection directly; the ASC cannot update state-submitted records.7Appraisal Subcommittee. Frequently Asked Questions
If the Lookup Shows a Problem
If the lookup reveals a lapsed license, scope mismatch, or disciplinary history that affects your transaction, or if you believe an appraiser produced a fraudulent or incompetent valuation, the Department of Consumer Protection handles complaints. The DCP recommends first contacting the appraiser directly to try to resolve the dispute. If that doesn’t work, file a formal complaint through the DCP’s online portal.9Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. File a Consumer Complaint
The DCP can investigate, enforce licensing rules, and impose fines or penalties. It cannot provide legal representation or resolve disputes about the quality of work or contract terms, so if the DCP process doesn’t resolve your issue, you may need to take the matter to court.9Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. File a Consumer Complaint Unlicensed appraisal practice and false use of appraiser titles are separately treated as criminal offenses under Section 20-523 of the General Statutes.3Connecticut General Assembly. Connecticut Code Chapter 400g – Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Management Companies