Pennsylvania Painting Contractor License: What PA126039 Means for You

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PA requires all home improvement contractors to register with the state. Here's what PA license PA126039 means and why it matters when hiring a painter.

What PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration Means

Pennsylvania Act 132 of 2008 requires all home improvement contractors to register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office. Registration requires proof of $50,000 in liability insurance and a bond. It creates a public record of the contractor. Unregistered contractors cannot legally perform home improvement work over $500 in Pennsylvania.

How to Verify a PA Contractor License

Visit the PA Attorney General's website and search the Home Improvement Contractor database. Search for Joseph Assise III Painting — our license number PA126039 will appear with current status. You can also ask any contractor for their registration number before signing a contract. Walk away from any contractor who can't provide one.

What Our License Covers

Joseph Assise III Painting carries PA#PA126039, $1 million general liability insurance through Erie Insurance, and workers' compensation coverage for all employees. This means you're protected if anything goes wrong on your property. Unlicensed painters carry no insurance — if a painter falls or damages your property, you could be liable.

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