PA contractors need to register

HARRISBURG, Pa. - March 24, 2009 - The registration is necessary to comply with the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, which goes into effect July 1st.

RELATED LINK: Home improvement contractor registration

Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett said that the intent of the Act is to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors, provide new protection for consumers who hire home improvement contractors and authorize criminal penalties for home improvement fraud.

Contractors can register at the Pennsylvania Attorney General's website, or by submitting a completed application form to:

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Bureau of Consumer Protection
ATTN: Home Improvement Contractor Registration
15th Floor Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA, 17120

Or call: 1-800-441-2555

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