How to Register a Homemaker-Companion Agency in Connecticut

Follow these four steps to become a registered homemaker or companion services agency in Connecticut.

Step 1: Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing

Unless you are a sole proprietorship, register your business with the Secretary of State and obtain a Certificate of Good Standing or Articles of Organization. 

Note: The legal company name cannot contain words like “nurse”, “nursing”, “healthcare”, “health”, or “medical” to prevent confusion about the services offered. 

Step 2: Submit a background check

All owners and employees must complete a comprehensive criminal history background check with the Department of Consumer Protection. 

Any future employee you hire must also submit to the background check.

Step 3: Purchase an HCA surety bond

Next, buy a $10,000 homemaker companion agency bond from a licensed provider like SuretyBonds.com. 

We issue these bonds instantly for a flat rate of $145 per year.

Step 4: Complete the registration form

Fill out the HCA application (Form 1018). Provide all personal and business information and sign with a notary.

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Write a check or money order made payable to “Treasurer, State of Connecticut" for the $375 non-refundable application fee. You’ll mail this with your application. 

Step 6: Submit the application packet

Mail the completed application along with payment and all supporting documents to: Department of Consumer Protection, License Services Division, 450 Columbus Blvd, Ste. 801, Hartford, CT 06103. 

Homemaker-companion agency registrations expire annually on October 31. If your application is approved on or after August 2, your registration will expire the following year.