Interior Design Form
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Interior Designer
Interior designers who wish to use the designation "registered interior designer" must register each year with the Department of Consumer Protection.
Registered Interior Designer
The state does not regulate who may practice interior design.
By law, a “registered interior designer” is someone qualified by education, experience, and examination who:
1. identifies, researches, and creatively solves problems pertaining to the interior environment's function and quality;
2. performs services relative to interior spaces, including programming, design analysis, space planning, and aesthetics, using specialized knowledge of non-load-bearing interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, material, and furnishings; and
3. prepares plans and specifications for non-load-bearing interior construction, material, finishes, space planning, reflected ceiling plans, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment relative to the design of interior spaces to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public (CGS § 20-377k).
Related Case
The state does not regulate who may practice interior design, but it limits a person's right to title or market themselves as a registered interior designer (Roberts v. Farrell, 630 F.Supp.2d 242 [2009]). By law, a person cannot use the title “registered interior designer” or otherwise indicate that he or she is a registered interior designer unless he or she (1) has registered as an interior designer with the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) or (2) is an architect licensed in the state.
New Application
or
Interior Designer Registration Form (mail-in)
Renewal:
All interior designer registrations expire annually on December 31st.  Renewal Fee: $190.00
Renewal Information
Continuing Education
Reinstatement:
Reinstatement applications are available online for up to 3 years from the date of
expiration
If you have your User ID and Password, please go to
www.elicense.ct.gov
to access your account.
You may request your User ID and Password by emailing the following information to
dcp.online@ct.gov
Name
Registration type
Registration number
Email address
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education for Occupational and Professional Licenses
Additional Information:
CT Interior Designer Law (CGS Chapter 396a)
Email Address:
DCP.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov
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Department of Consumer Protection
450 Columbus Blvd.
Suite 901
Hartford CT 06103