What insurance certificates are required for General Contractor Registration?
A – All contractors completing the full registration process must have proof of workers’ compensation, disability and liability insurances. Liability insurance is not required if you are simply updating or obtaining a tracking number, unless it is necessary for a particular permit. If liability insurance is required, you must submit it to the Licensing unit under your tracking number. Please read our Guidelines for Keeping Insurance Current. • Q – How do I find out if my contractor has insurance? A – You can check the status of a licensee’s insurance on the Buildings Information System. Visit our Web site’s License Status page and follow the instructions provided. • Q – How do you get a license to be a building superintendent? A – The Department of Housing Preservation and Development offers training courses for people interested in becoming building superintendents. Call 311 for more information. • Q – How can I find out if the plumber I have contracted with is licensed? A – You can c
