Licensing & Certification Guide

You need a cottage food operator (home baker) permit to sell food/baked goods prepared in your home. See the application instructions and the Department of Health code for cottage industries for important information on allowed ingredients, allergens, and labeling requirements.

The Home Improvement Contractor application includes an FAQ section.

Home improvement contractors are individuals and companies involved in repairing, renovating, modernizing, installing, replacing, improving, restoring, painting, constructing, remodeling, moving, or demolishing residential or noncommercial properties.

According to the Contractor’s Registration Act, if you or your business is involved in any of the activities mentioned above, you must register as a home improvement contractor.

You or any staff providing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) services must be licensed as an HVACR contractor.