Pennsylvania general contractor license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
License fee
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Exam
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Renewal
every two years.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Home improvement businesses must register, except small contractors doing less than $5,000 in a calendar year and large retailers with net worth over $50 million.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General unless they fall within two exceptions: small contractors (less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year) and large retailers (net worth or more than $50 million).Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
register with the Attorney General’s Office
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Check the qualifications
Insurance
At least $50,000 personal injury liability and $50,000 property damage coverage.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Insurance policy information showing at least $50,000 of personal injury liability coverage and $50,000 of property damage coverage
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Application fee
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Exam fee
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License fee
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Apply with the agency
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Official sources and verification (7)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General unless they fall within two exceptions: small contractors (less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year) and large retailers (net worth or more than $50 million).Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Insurance policy information showing at least $50,000 of personal injury liability coverage and $50,000 of property damage coverageOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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