§ 31.307. Contractor application process.
A contractor may apply to become an approved contractor by filing an application with the Agency using the required form, which includes or demonstrates the following information:
(1) For an individual contractor, the name, home address and telephone number, driver’s license identification number or that of an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation, as well as the individual’s business name, address and phone number and all prior business names and addresses of home improvement businesses.
(2) For a contractor consisting of a business partnership, the name, home address and telephone number, and driver’s license identification number of each partner as well as the partnership name, address and telephone number.
(3) For a contractor consisting of a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership, the name, home address and telephone number, and driver’s license identification number of each officer, director or individual holding greater than a 5% stake in the business, as well as the entity’s business name, address and telephone number.
(4) For an out-of-State corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership, the name and address of the entity’s resident agent or registered office provider within this Commonwealth and any registration number or license number issued to the entity by its home state or political subdivision of the other state, if applicable.
(5) For a joint venture applicant, the name, address and telephone number of the joint venture, as well as the name, address and telephone number of each party to the joint venture. If the parties include business entities, the information required from the entities shall also be provided.
(6) A complete description of the nature of the contracting business of the contractor, including a statement defining the service area of the business, any specialized work the contractor is qualified for and years of operation.
(7) A statement whether any of the following apply:
(i) The individuals applying, even if doing so as part of a business entity application, have ever been convicted of a criminal offense related to a home improvement transaction, fraud, theft, a crime of deception or a crime involving fraudulent business practices.
(ii) The applicant has ever filed a petition in bankruptcy or, within the last 10 years, received a final civil judgment entered against the applicant or businesses in which the applicant held an interest that was related to a home improvement transaction.
(iii) The contractor’s certificate or the certificate of a business with which the person applying held an interest has ever been revoked or suspended under an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction in this Commonwealth or any other state or political subdivision thereof and, if so, the current status of the certificate.
(iv) The contractor is not current in all applicable Federal, State and local tax filings.
(8) Whether within the last 10 years the contractor has been suspended or debarred from participating in any Federal, State or local program through which public funding or other assistance is provided to consumers for home improvements.
(9) Proof of liability insurance covering personal injury and covering property damage in amounts and with carriers acceptable to the Agency.
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