Connecticut wholesaling law · checked October 21, 2026

Is wholesaling legal in Connecticut?

What Connecticut law actually says

Public Act 25-168 requires registration with the Dept. of Consumer Protection before acting as a wholesaler: $285, two-year term, renewable; you may also hold a broker or salesperson license. Before executing a contract (for contracts on or after October 1, 2026) you must give the seller the DCP Wholesale Disclosure Report — statutory text, signed by both parties, electronic delivery allowed. Before assigning, you must give the third party written notice of its rights and the fact that you hold a future interest, not title, plus the seller's residential condition report. The closing date may not exceed 90 days after execution unless extended in signed writing. And a wholesale contract, notice, or lien may not be recorded — recorded items give no notice and can be released by affidavit.

Do I need a license to wholesale in Connecticut?

No license — but you must register first. Yes — after you register. Since July 1, 2026, Connecticut wholesalers must register with the Department of Consumer Protection ($285 for two years) before acting. From October 1, 2026, the seller must also get the state's Wholesale Disclosure Report before signing — and a wholesale contract may never be recorded.

Your non-negotiables in Connecticut

• Register with the Department of Consumer Protection before you act as a wholesaler: $285, two-year term.
• Before the seller signs (contracts on/after Oct. 1, 2026), give the DCP Wholesale Disclosure Report — statutory text, signed by both parties.
• Before assigning, give the buyer written notice of its rights and that you hold a future interest, not title, plus the seller's residential condition report.
• Never record the contract, a notice, or a lien — Connecticut bans it, and a recorded item gives no notice.
• Close within 90 days of signing or get a signed written extension — otherwise the contract terminates on its own.

Does double closing change it?

Connecticut's regime covers acting as a wholesaler generally, including holding a future interest — taking title briefly does not remove registration or disclosure duties. Confirm with a Connecticut attorney.

Scope: Residential property wholesaling; registration precedes any wholesale activity. Cancellation: 3 business days to cancel for any reason. Source: official text / regulator page.