Home Improvement Contractor

This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.

Exam: State exam
Education: Specific course
Experience: Experience
Background check: None

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).

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: State exam required
Education: Specific course required
Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Certification: No mention of certification
Experience: Experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department: Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Address: 10 Park Plaza, Suite 5170 Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 973-8700
Agency website: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/consumer-rights-and-resources/home-improvement-contract/
Licence page: https://www.mass.gov/home-improvement-contractor-registration-and-renewal
Last updated: May 9, 2018

Occupations (O*NET)

Certificate of Authorization 11-9021.00

Source and verification

This record is Massachusetts's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation — see the issuing body section above.

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