Home Improvement Contractor Registration
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation ("OCABR") regulates the registration of contractors performing improvements or renovations on detached one and two family homes. Prior to performing work on such homes, a contractor must be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor ("HIC").
CHANGE IN LAW ABOLISHES CSLs HIC REGISTRATION FEE EXEMPTION. As a result of a recent change in the law (Section 80 of Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2009), the holders of Construction Supervisors Licenses are no longer exempt from the HIC Registration fee. ALL CONTRACTORS, INCLUDING CSLs WHO ARE APPLYING FOR A HIC REGISTRATION MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE OF $150.00, AND A GUARANTY FUND FEE. ALL CONTRACTORS RENEWING THEIR REGISTRATION MUST PAY A RENEWAL FEE OF $100.00.All applications, inquiries or suggestions should be mailed to:
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
10 Park Plaza, Suite 5170
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 973-8700
Information About Contractor Registration
Work Requiring HIC or CSL 07-01-09
Home Improvement Contractor Registration Application
Home Improvement Contractor Renewal Application for Registration
Request For Duplicate Registration Card
Request For Supplementary HIC Cards
It is recognized that some construction firms may have a need for additional identification card(s) for officers, partners, or other key employees as means of identification in dealing with building officials, potential customers, and the like. Additional ID cards will be issued upon proper completion and submission of this form along with a $10 fee for each additional card requested .