CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION / REQUIREMENTS
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KEYWORD
QUESTION
ANSWER
Registration Do I need to be registered to work in Lakewood? Yes
Application Where may I obtain an Application for Contractor Registration? Applications for Contract Registration are available in the office or you may contact the Division of Housing & Building at (216) 529-6270 and an application packet can be mailed or faxed to you.
Registration information What information is needed for registration? Applicant's Name 
Applicant's Address 
Applicant's Business Phone # 
Applicant's Home Phone # 
Applicant's Social Security # 

Federal I.D. # (if applicable) 

Company Name 
Company Address 

Partner's Name 
Partner's Address 
Partner's Business Phone # 
Partner's Home Phone # 
Partner's Social Security # 

Company Name & Address must be as shown on Certificate of Insurance.

Certificate of Insurance

Time of registration When can I register as a contractor in Lakewood?
Monday through Friday 
(Excluding holidays) 

8:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 
and 
1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. 

There is no contractor registration between Noon and 1:00 P.M.

Cost How much does is cost to register? Electrical contractor $100.00 
H.V.A.C contractor $100.00 
Plumbing contractor $100.00 
All other contractors 
(General registration) $100.00
Bond Do I need to be bonded to work in Lakewood? No
Insurance Do I need to have insurance to work in Lakewood? Yes, you need to provide our office with a current Certificate of Insurance with the City of Lakewood, Ohio named as the Certificate Holder.
Insurance How much insurance do I need to have? Minimum $100,000/$300,000 Bodily Injury AND $50,000 Property Damage 
OR
Minimum $300,000 for a combined, single-limit policy
Start work Can I start work before registering or securing a permit? No. Double fee for permit and double fee for registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions
City of Lakewood Divison of Housing & Building