Licensed and Insured Contractors who signs the permits

[Tony Santos]

Hey Guys,

So I am hiring a plumber for a job. He is currently licensed (I checked on mass.gov) but he is asking me to sign the permits because he does not carry insurance. The job is somewhat small but does require replacing a water tank. I've been reading forums and some say it's fine others highly recommend not doing it. Should I not do this and hire a plumber who's licensed AND insured or...?

Thanks!

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