Home Improvement Contractor License - Requirements

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In order to submit an application for a Home Improvement Contractors License, you need to supply the following information:

1. Official Form of Business Document

Please submit any one of the following documents:

Certificate of Incorporation
Partnership Agreement
Business Certificate (D.B.A.- Doing Business As)

2. Certificates of Insurance:

General Liability

Certificate must show statutory coverage of:

Personal Injury – $100,000 minimum
Property Damage – $25,000

Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate

Forms C-105.2, U-26.3 or SI-12, GSI-105.2 or Form CE-200 “Certificate of Attestation of Exemption” from the Compensation Board

New York State Disability Insurance Certificate

Forms DB-120.1, D-155, of Form CE-200 “Certificate of Attestation of Exemption” from the Compensation Board

3. Copy of Legally Recognizable Contract Pursuant to New York State Business Law

It must state conspicuously on the face of the contract that the signer of the contract has three (3) days to cancel the contract (*** 3-day Escape Clause***).

4. Home Improvement Contractor Application Form:

$125.00 Annual Renewal Fee (make check payable to “City Clerk”)