HIC Registration

Welcome to Pennsylvania's NEW Online Home Improvement Contractor Registration System

By completing this online application and submitting the application fee, contractors can register, renew or update (no fee required) their registration with the PA Office of Attorney General (PA-OAG) as required by the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act ("HICPA").

In order to use the online system, you will need to create an account. To do this, click the green “Sign In/Sign Up” button to the right. Or if you would prefer to use your existing Google account you can click on the “Sign In with Google” button. Enter the email address associated with your business where you would like to receive communications from PA-OAG. Once you create your account, you will need to use the email address and password to log in to the application. Once you log in, you will have the option to register a new business, renew, or make updates to an existing registration.

To begin a new application, log into your account and click the "Register New" button to be taken to the electronic application. To renew or make changes to an existing application, log into your account and click the “Renew” or “Update” button next to the business you want to renew or update.

After you complete the application for new registrations or renewals, you will be asked to certify that the information contained in the application is “…true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief” AND submit a non-refundable application fee. Each application for a certificate for a home improvement contractor or renewal of the certificate shall be accompanied by a fee of $100. Please Note: The registration fee is $100 every two years, as renewals are on a biennial basis. When filing online and paying with a credit card, you will incur a processing fee of $2.00, which will appear on your statement as "COPA OB/OCO". You also have the option of paying via ACH payment which will incur no processing fee.

In addition to payment of the $100.00 non-refundable registration fee, contractors are required to provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance covering personal injury liability in an amount of at least $50,000 and insurance covering property damage in the amount of at least $50,000. If you register as self-insured, you must submit a Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Self-Insurance Certificate of Coverage and Attestation LINK  AND a Member List. If you do not have the ability to upload these documents, you will need to submit a paper application along with copies of the requested documentation.

You may also submit a paper application. Please reference the Home Improvement Contractor Registration Application LINK  and Home Improvement Contractor Application Instructions LINK . To do this, you can send a completed application and payment in the form of a check or money order payable to “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” in the amount of $100.00, to the address to the right under Information.

For new contractors, a unique Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor number (PA#) will be issued. For renewals, contractors may continue to use their previously issued registration number. Once completed applications, both online or by mail, are processed, a registration certificate will be mailed to the mailing address listed on the registration and should arrive in 2 to 3 weeks. Please Note: For any applications that are incomplete, incorrect or missing payment, the applicant will receive follow-up communication.

The registration number must be included in any advertisements, contracts, estimates and proposals that you use in Pennsylvania. In addition to registering with the Office of Attorney General, home improvement contractors must review HICPA and use contracts that comply with the requirements set forth in the law. Failure to comply with HICPA can lead to civil and criminal penalties; and, may result in your contract being voidable and unenforceable. A copy of the HICPA is available from this LINK .

Additionally, a copy of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law is available from LINK . You may also view a list of Frequently Asked Questions about HICPA HERE .