Contractor licenses in
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania licenses some contractors and trades statewide. Cities and counties license others.
Official search run by Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Home Improvement Contractor Registration at hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses home improvement work.
Small jobs
Under $5,000
Contractors doing less than $5,000 of home improvement work in a calendar year are exempt from state registration.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- At least $50,000 personal injury liability and $50,000 property damage coverage.
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State licensing agency
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Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Home improvement contractors doing $5,000 or more of work per year (registration, not a license)
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
City and county licenses
Much of the licensing happens here. These are the largest local programs with an online search.
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City of Philadelphia
Department of Licenses and Inspections. Contractor, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, demolition, and other trade licenses
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.