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Jason Rivera
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Contractor License and Insurance

Jason Rivera
  • Investor
  • Philadelphia, PA
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Hi all,

It's been a while since I've been on.  I'm starting my 2nd project and I have a contract written and ready to go for a contractor that I've chosen but... I've asked for proof of license, proof of insurance and proof of workman's comp and all I received so far is a text with his license number, an expired certificate of liability insurance, and a verbal confirmation of workman's comp insurance.  Is there a way that I can verify this myself or should I just hold off on signing the contract until he provides me with physical copies of the paperwork?  Should I make copies of this paperwork for my records too?

He was referred to me by a relative and he seems capable so I haven't bolted just yet.

Thanks,

Jason

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Rafael Norat
  • Investor
  • Lodi, NJ
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Rafael Norat
  • Investor
  • Lodi, NJ
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Jason Rivera

Definitely get the paperwork you are requesting. Don’t compromise there. Anyone including family referred can sue with any issues or disagreements. If the city request paperwork midterm, that would be your fine as well.

How that helps man. Contractors with good paperwork are worth the cost.

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