| Pennsylvania contractors that perform at least $5000 | | | | In addition to registration, the state requires all |
| of work in the state are required to register with the | | | | contractors to have insurance. Here is a list of the |
| Attorney General's office. The Home Improvement | | | | insurance requirements: |
| Consumer Protection Act was made effective for | | | | - Worker's Comp and Employer's Liability |
| July 1, 2009 and involves several requirements. | | | | - Comprehensive General Liability |
| Applications for registration can be completed online or | | | | The required insurance can be obtained at |
| mailed to: | | | | When getting quotes for insurance be sure to |
| Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | | | | research the company that you are getting the quotes |
| Bureau of Consumer protection | | | | from. Have you heard of the company before? Do |
| 15th Floor, Strawberry Square | | | | they have a solid rating financially? Saving a few |
| Harrisburg, PA 17120 | | | | dollars with a company that has a poor history with |
| ATTN : Home Improvement Contractor Registration | | | | claims is not going to be worth it in the long run. Instead, |
| The application needs to include the following | | | | ask if there is a lower price available by raising the |
| information: | | | | deductible. In addition to the required coverage by the |
| - Contact Information and Prior Businesses | | | | state, contractors should consider life and disability |
| - Info on Managers, Partners and Co-Owners | | | | insurance. |
| - Description of the Business | | | | The only contractors that are exempt from this new |
| - Background Info Including Bankruptcies and Criminal | | | | act are contractors performing less than $5000 of |
| History | | | | residential work in Pennsylvania in a calendar year. |
| - Signed and Dated Application | | | | |