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Pennsylvania home improvement registration search Covers: Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registration.Pennsylvania · Construction & specialty trades
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Pennsylvania HIC registration renewal Covers: Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registration.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Construction & specialty trades |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Home improvement contractor registration renews every two years. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Home improvement contractor registration renewal: $100 for two years. [source] |
| Renewal application | Pennsylvania HIC registration renewal |
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Pennsylvania Attorney General — Home Improvement Contractor Registration Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registrationAuthority listed in Home Improvement Contractor Registration - PA Office of Attorney General.
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- Home Improvement Contractor Registration - PA Office of Attorney General Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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