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MA Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration

HIC

MA registration required for any contractor doing residential work over $1,000 per job. Issued by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

Who needs it
Plumbing business owners doing residential service or remodel work in MA.
How to get it
Apply through the MA Office of Consumer Affairs. Includes a contribution to the HIC Guaranty Fund and proof of liability insurance.
Cost
Registration + guaranty fund: ~$250–$300. Renewal every 2 years.