How to Get a Conservation ID Number in Connecticut

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Simple and Easy, it only takes a couple of minutes!

Follow the directions below
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Getting your Conservation ID number is simple!

  • Visit Connecticut Online Sportsmen Licensing System.
  • Click on “New Customer”.
  • Fill out your name and birth date and click “Continue”.
  • Fill out the form in its entirety and click “Submit”; your new Conservation ID will appear at the top of the page.
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Why do I need a Conservation ID number?

  • The Connecticut Conservation ID or CID number is a unique and permanent identifier assigned to you by the Connecticut Online Sportsmen Licensing System. This number will be required to print your Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate after you successfully complete your live virtual course. Please remember to keep your Connecticut Conservation ID number available for future use.

    To get a Conservation ID number simply take a few minutes to fill out the online form and receive your Conservation ID number instantly. Just to the right, is the link and a list of steps to follow.  You can have this within a few minutes!

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What is The Connecticut Conservation ID system used for?

Your Conservation ID: One Number, Total Access

The Conservation ID number is designed to simplify life for outdoor enthusiasts. Instead of juggling multiple documents, this single ID links all your Connecticut outdoor licenses—including your Safe Boating Certificate—in one convenient place.

Once you’ve completed the education requirements, your instructor will enter your information into the system.  You’ll then be able to purchase and download your Safe Boating Certificate directly online.  Need a copy later?  No problem—you can reprint your certificate anytime, from anywhere, as long as you have internet access and a printer.

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