Can a registered septic tank contractor be exempt from the certificate of business authorization?
Yes. A registered contractor offering septic tank contracting under his given name, as a sole proprietership, is exempt from the business authorization certificate. Example: John Doe Septic, with John Doe as the only owner would not be required for filing. If John Doe s wife Jane were also an owner, a fictitious name would need to be filed and a certificate of authorization would be required. Also, John s Septic or Doe s Septic would require the filing of a fictitious name and a certificate of authorization. If you are exempt from filing with the Department of State for a fictitious name, you are exempt from the certificate of authorization.
