2006-06-22 06:22:10 · 4 answers · asked by P.P.S. 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
This sounds more like something a city (official) has told you rather than state. States set the minimum requirements... cities can require more. By telling you that you have to have an occupational license they know who is working in the city, can require you to show proof of insurance etc. Similar to how a retail store must have a retail license.
With 'trade' related businesses, you may also be asked to take a test, demonstrating your proficiency in your chosen area of work.
I would suggest you contact the municipality of where your office is located at... and the municipality of where you work, if they are two different places... and verify what exactly, you need to do, to meet their requirements. It also would not hurt to contact your state clerk's office, to see what is required in your state.
2006-06-22 15:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense but an Occupational license will not cover you. Trades work isn't having a hot dog cart or Cell phone Kiosk.
I suspect you may be doing "code" related work, or competetive work that requires liability ins. at the very least.
Not that I advocate this, but depending on your time in business, your income, your reputation, look into some level of licensing, unless you can get every client to pay you,,,,under the table,,,, which is ludicrous for them.
I'm a contractor, currently unlicensed, but I dare not do any liablity code infringement work.
Go to your local Govt complex and get more info,
Rev. Steven
2006-06-22 06:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah depending on ur state they do require u to obtain a license and it will show that you have insurance and also more and more unless you have a good client base already people look for people advertising who lists a license number. that way they can feel confident that if your doing work at their residence you want hurt yourself cause if your not licensed they are reliable and at fault for having you on the their property working.
not being licensed in your field of work more and more is like comparing a shade tree mechanic to a pep boys.
2006-06-22 06:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by naztman2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to show that you have liability insurance in case you damage something
2006-06-22 06:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋