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There are no statewide Pennsylvania general contractor license or certification requirements. However, any contractor who performs at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year must register with the Attorney General's office.

Pennsylvania does not have a state license to work as a handyman. However, if you do more than $5,000 worth of 'home improvement' work per year, you must register with the Attorney General's Office. Once registered, you will get a certificate and an official Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor number.

Depending on your work, general contractors are required to acquire specific types of business insurance. If your business is a contracting company, you need contractor insurance in PA. If your business owns a vehicle, you need commercial auto insurance to comply with the state requirements.

Pennsylvania does not have a state license to work as a handyman. However, if you do more than $5,000 worth of 'home improvement' work per year, you must register with the Attorney General's Office. Once registered, you will get a certificate and an official Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor number.

The registration process is simple and the cost for a Pennsylvania contractor license is reasonably small. To apply, create an account, submit the non-refundable $50 Pennsylvania contractor license application fee, and register with the Office of Attorney General.

Legitimate contractors typically purchase other commodity materials, such as lumber, on the account. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for contractors to ask for a down payment of more than one-third the total cost of the project ? or one-third plus the cost of any specialty materials.