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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardPennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
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
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Official agency pageOpen the official agency page
https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/businesses-and-organizations/home-improvement-contractor-registration/frequently-asked-questions/
Frequently Asked Questions
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Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://hic.attorneygeneral.gov/Home/
Use this site to register, renew, or update your contractor registration with the PA Office of Attorney General.
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Fees / Application$100
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Registration costs $100 every two years.
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Fees / Renewal$100
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Registration costs $100 every two years.
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License term in years2 years
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Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
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RenewalHome improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially. Applies to: Pennsylvania home improvement contractor registrations
Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
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Agency guidanceHome-improvement businesses must register unless exempt. The listed exemptions cover contractors doing less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year and qualifying large retailers.
Home-improvement businesses must register unless exempt. The listed exemptions cover contractors doing less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year and qualifying large retailers.
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).
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Agency guidanceConstruction of a new home is not a home improvement under this registration law.
Construction of a new home is not a home improvement under this registration law.
construction of a new home is not considered a home improvement under the law.
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Renewal period in years2 years
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Registration costs $100 every two years.
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Qualifications / InsuranceCommercial general liability insurance must include at least $50,000 personal-injury coverage and $50,000 property-damage coverage; self-insured applicants submit the specified certificate, attestation and member list.
Commercial general liability insurance must include at least $50,000 personal-injury coverage and $50,000 property-damage coverage; self-insured applicants submit the specified certificate, attestation and member list.
Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with: At least $50,000 personal injury coverage. At least $50,000 property damage coverage. If self‑insured, submit: A self‑insurance certificate and attestation. A member list.
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ReciprocityOut-of-state contractors offering or performing home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with Pennsylvania's registration law.
Out-of-state contractors offering or performing home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with Pennsylvania's registration law.
Does the law apply to out-of-state contractors? Yes. Any contractor who offers or performs home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with the law.
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