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Contractor licenses in Pennsylvania

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$90-$375

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Contractor General Liability Insurance (PA Minimum)

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection

Every 24 months ·$100.00 ·Insurance required

Home Improvement Contractor Registration

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Every 24 months ·$100.00 ·Insurance required

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Contractor General Liability Insurance (PA Minimum)

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection

Every 24 months ·$100.00 ·Insurance required

Home Improvement Contractor Registration

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Every 24 months ·$100.00 ·Insurance required

Contractor License (Philadelphia)

City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)

Special case ·Every 12 months ·$126.00 ·Insurance required

Contractor Registration (Pittsburgh)

City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI)

Special case ·Every 12 months ·$90.00 ·Insurance required

Electrical Contractor License (Philadelphia)

City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)

Special case ·Every 12 months ·$202.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Electrical Contractor License (Pittsburgh)

City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections

Special case ·Every 12 months ·$90.00 ·Insurance required

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