CT Appraiser License Lookup: Categories, Statuses, ASC Registry

To run a CT appraiser license lookup, go to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s eLicense portal at elicense.ct.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx, choose the correct appraiser license type from the dropdown, and search by license number or last name. The portal shows current status, expiration date, and any disciplinary history, and the data updates in real time.¹

Running the Search on eLicense

Open the license lookup page and pick a license type before you type anything else. If the dropdown is left blank, or set to the wrong category, the search returns nothing even when the appraiser is fully credentialed.

You can search by license number, first and last name, business name, or address. The license number is the cleanest route because it returns a single record; 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. Spelling variants and name-order quirks cause misses when you type a full name.¹

Click the name in the results list to open the detail page. That page carries the license status, expiration date, and any disciplinary notations. Because the state updates the database instantly, what you see reflects the appraiser’s standing right now, not the last renewal.

Picking the Right Appraiser Category

Connecticut lists appraisers under six separate license types on the portal. Search under the wrong one and you’ll get no result:

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 appraiser holds, run the search more than once under different categories.

The category also tells you what the appraiser is allowed to value. A Certified General appraiser can appraise all property types with no transaction-value limit. A Certified Residential appraiser can appraise residential property of any value but not commercial or other non-residential real estate. A Provisional appraiser works under the direct supervision of a certified appraiser who has held their own credential for at least three years and is in good standing.²³

Scope matters when you’re reviewing a specific report. If a Certified Residential appraiser signed a commercial valuation, that appraisal may not be legally valid. Temporary credentials carry the same scope restrictions as their permanent counterparts and are used by out-of-state appraisers working specific Connecticut assignments.¹

What the Status Labels Mean

The portal shows one of three status labels on each record.

Active means the credential is current, fees are paid, and continuing education is satisfied. This is the only status that authorizes appraisal work in Connecticut.

Inactive means the credential has lapsed, usually from a missed renewal or a voluntary expiration. An appraiser with an inactive license cannot legally perform appraisals in the state. If the report in front of you is dated after the license went inactive, raise it with your lender or attorney.

Pending generally means a renewal or upgrade is under review. The Department of Consumer Protection notes that applicants upgrading to Certified Residential or Certified General must meet the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s 2026 criteria.⁴

Check the expiration date alongside the status. A license set to expire next month is fine today but may not be if your closing slides. Also look for disciplinary notations. The portal may show suspensions, revocations, probation, or practice restrictions imposed by the Real Estate Appraisal Commission.

Cross-Checking the ASC National Registry

The Appraisal Subcommittee, a federal oversight body, keeps a national registry of state-credentialed appraisers at asc.gov/appraiser. It’s worth checking alongside the state portal.⁵

The national registry displays active disciplinary actions that restrict an appraiser’s ability to work, including current revocations, suspensions, and voluntary surrenders in lieu of discipline. States submit that information to the ASC at least monthly.⁶ Lenders on federally related transactions 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.⁷

To search, select Connecticut as the credentialing state, choose the certificate type, and enter the name. The ASC doesn’t manage the underlying data. If you spot an error, contact the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection directly, because the ASC cannot edit state-submitted records.⁶

If the Lookup Shows a Problem

If the search reveals an inactive license on a recent report, a scope mismatch, or a disciplinary action you didn’t know about, the Department of Consumer Protection handles complaints. The DCP recommends first contacting the appraiser directly. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, file a formal complaint through the DCP’s online portal.⁸

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; those may need to go to court.⁸

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State of Connecticut eLicense. License Lookup – Search for License, Permit, Certification, or Registration
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Legal Information Institute. Connecticut Agencies Regulations 20-504-3 – Licensure or Certification Categories and Scope of Practice
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Connecticut eRegulations. Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-504-4 – Provisional Appraisers and Supervisory Appraisers
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Real Estate Appraisers
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Appraisal Subcommittee. Search the Appraiser Registry
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Appraisal Subcommittee. Frequently Asked Questions
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FDIC. New Appraisal Threshold for Residential Real Estate Loans
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. File a Consumer Complaint