In New York City, a person or business that is engaged in the improvement or construction, repair, remodeling, or addition to any land or building used as a residence must file for a Home Improvement Contractor License with the NYC DCA. Currently, you cannot work as a NYC Home Improvement Contractor until you obtain you NYC Home Improvement Contractor License.
One condition that must be met to obtain your NYC Home Improvement Contractor License is to either obtain a NYC Home Improvement Contractor Bond for the term of the license, or enroll in the NYC DCA Trust Fund.
"If you want to enroll your business in the Trust Fund, complete the Trust Fund Enrollment Form. The fee for joining the Trust Fund is $200 OR
If you do not enroll your business in the Trust Fund, you must submit a copy of a $20,000 Surety Bond (or Third Party Bond), properly signed. The copy of the bond must name the Department of Consumer Affairs as the Certificate Holder. Your corporate name, Doing-Business-As (DBA) name (if any), and premises address must be exactly the same on all documents. You must also submit a copy of the bond receipt showing that the bond has been paid in full and does not expire before the end of the licensing period."
DCA Licensing Page: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/licenses/100.shtml
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With Novus Bonds you are guaranteed pre-approved for the New York City Home Improvement Contractor Bond for only $150 - that's $50 less than joining the NYC DCA Trust Fund Enrollment which is currently $200 - WITH NO CREDIT CHECK!
The New York City Home Improvement Contractor Bond protects the party requesting the bond, the Obligee, against any financial losses as a result of poor financial decisions, damages, unethical decisions, or a failure to follow state and local laws on the part of you, the Principal. These bonds hold you accountable for your business decisions.By possessing a New York City Home Improvement Contractor Bond, you are telling your Obligee that you can be trusted as a Principal and that you stand behind your business decisions.All year, even throughout our busiest season, we will mail you the New York City Home Improvement Contractor Bond, printed on the official bond form that your Obligee requires, by the end of our business day if your order is received before 1pm EST. All New York City Home Improvement Contractor Bond orders received after 1pm EST will be processed and mailed within 1 business day.
All New York City Home Improvement Contractor Bonds are provided by surety companies listed on the US Treasury list of approved companies.
No one is turned down. We do NOT need your Social Security Number and there is NO credit check.