Well Drilling
Application Information:- What license type do I need? Review the scope of work for available license types to determine what best covers the services you intend to provide.
- Every individual applicant must take an exam(s) – Please note: Separate fees will be due to the exam vendor at time of exam registration.
- Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.
- Only individuals can apply, company applications are not accepted.
- The Department does not pre-approve or review applications before submission.
- Application fee for W-1, W-2, W-3, W-4, W-7, W-8, W-9, and W-10 is $88.00 (Non-Refundable).
- Application fee for W-5 and W-6 is $50.00 (Non-Refundable).
NEW! Effective July 8, 2022, Regulations Concerning Well Drilling and Geothermal Systems
| LICENSE TYPE | REQUIREMENTS | Application Fee | Renewal Fee | |||
| WWC-W1 | Water Supply Driller/Contractor | 2 Years as a W-2 License Holder | $88 | $250 | ||
| WWD-W2 | Water Supply Driller/Journeyperson | DOL Apprenticeship | On the Job Training - 6,000 hrs. | Related Instruction - 288 hrs. | $88 | $250 |
| WNC-W3 | Non-Water Supply Driller/Contractor | 2 Years as a W-4 License Holder | N/A | N/A | $88 | $250 |
| WND-W4 | Non-Water Supply Driller/Journeyperson | Trainee Program | On the Job Training - 2,000 hrs. | * Related Instruction | $88 | $250 |
| WEC-W5 | Well Drilling Casing Extension Driller/Contractor | Must hold a J-1 or P-1 License | N/A | N/A | $50 | $50 |
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WEJ-W6 |
Well Drilling Casing Extension Driller/Journeyperson | Must Hold a J-2 or P-2 License | N/A | N/A | $50 | $50 |
| WGC- W7 | Limited Geothermal Driller/Contractor | 2 Years as a W-8 License Holder | N/A | N/A | $88 | $250 |
| WGD-W8 | Limited Geothermal Driller/Journeyperson | Trainee Program | On the Job Training - 2,000 hrs. | * Related Instruction | $88 | $250 |
| WDC - W9 | Limited Direct Exchange Geothermal Driller/Contractor | 2 Years as a W-10 | N/A | N/A | $88 | $250 |
| WDD - W10 | Limited Direct Exchange Geothermal Driller/Journeyperson | *Trainee Program | On the Job Training | * Related Instruction | $88 | $250 |
For additional information regarding requirements for W-1 and W-2 license types, please visit the CT Department of Labor website Apprenticeships (ct.gov)
*For additional information regarding requirements for all other well drilling types listed above, please refer to the Well Drilling Trainee Document.
Applications:
Renewal:
All well drilling registrations expire annually on April 30th. Renewal Fee: Well driller $250.00; Well casing $50.00.
All well drilling registrations expire annually on April 30th. Renewal Fee: Well driller $250.00; Well casing $50.00.
Reinstatement:
Other Information:
- Statewide Well Drilling Reports, 1970 - Present
- Reports submitted online since 1/1/2021
- Re-print a submitted online report
- Well Drilling Licenses and Scope of Work
- Permit Application Forms - To print blank PDF permit application forms, please log into elicense using your well drilling credential account, and click on "Reports" under "License Lookup & Download"
- Well Drilling/Extension/Abandonment Completion Report ONLINE
Email address for licensing inquiries: