Permit Endorsed Contractor Licensing Application

Permit Endorsed Contractor Licensing Application

Thank you for utilizing New Castle County’s online licensing portal.

 

Permit endorsed contractor licenses must be obtained for building and utility work. There are different license categories based on the work to be performed in each area. This type of license is only for construction contractors whose work requires a permit or performs mechanical and plumbing work. If your work does not require a permit and/or is not described as mechanical and plumbing contractor work requiring a utility license, you should apply for a non-permit endorsed license at https://www.newcastlede.gov/398/Non-Permit-Endorsed-Contractor-License.

 

All sections must be completed to be considered for a New Castle County Permit Endorsed Contractor License.

Applicant/Contact Full Name

Contractor/Business Information

Are you a returning NCC permit endorsed contractor?
Choose the license year for which you are applying
Choose the business entity type

Click here for more information about business entity types.

Ensure you know the type of business entity you maintain (i.e. Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, LLC, Partnership, etc.) as this information is required on the NCC contractor license application.

Click here for more information about State of Delaware business licenses.

Your State of Delaware business license must have a Contractor Resident or Non-Resident category. This license is obtained from the State of Delaware, Division of Revenue Office (302-577-8778). 

Insurance and Bond Information

The certificate holder must read:

          NCC Department of Land Use

          License Processing

          87 Reads Way

          New Castle, DE  19720

The applicant shall provide to NCC proof that said business maintains insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability in the following amounts: A. Minimum limit of $250,000 for all damages arising out of personal injuries to or death of one person and all damages arising out of injury to, destruction of, or loss of use of property in any one occurrence. B. Aggregate limit of $500,000 for all damages arising out of personal injury to or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence.

Click here for more information about liability required.

NCC Statutory Compliance Bond:

1. Is the Contractor section on page 2 filled out in its entirety and signed by the sole proprietor or one of the principals listed above on this license application?
2. Is the surety seal under the Surety section on page 2 visible in the file you are uploading?
3. Do you have the power of authority/attorney page included with the 2-page bond you are uploading?
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Click here for more information about Statutory Compliance Bond.

The Bond must be properly signed on the back by the sole proprietor or principal of the business entity (listed in the previous section) and the surety agent. The surety agent’s seal must be legible (raised seals should be shaded with a pencil or highlighted to be visible when scanned in color). The Contractor (business name and address) on the front of the Bond must match the sole proprietor or business entity name in the previous section. The surety agent must also include their Proof of Authority or Power of Attorney page with the Bond form. Your surety company or agent must use the form available online at: https://www.newcastlede.gov/396/Permit-Endorsed-Contractor-License. Modified Bond forms will not be accepted.

License Information

Choose the type of contractor license for which you are applying
Will you be constructing new homes?

Click here for more information about Warranty Approval Letter.

This classification requires a letter from an approved warranty company stating they will warrant every new home built under your contractor’s license. A list of NCC approved warranty companies is available online at: https://www.newcastlede.gov/396/Permit-Endorsed-Contractor-License.

Select All that Apply
Is the License Holder a principal or owner of the business?

Click here for more information about NCC provided License Holder’s Acknowledgement.

The License Holder Acknowledgement Form is required when the license holder for the utility contractor is not the sole proprietor or a principal of the business entity seeking to become licensed. The license holder must complete the provided form and upload it to this application. The form is available online at:  https://www.newcastlede.gov/396/Permit-Endorsed-Contractor-License

 

Click here for more information about Equipment Approval Letter.

All applicants must provide a copy of their current Equipment Approval Letter from the NCC Department of Public Works Sewer Maintenance Section (302-395-5834).

Click here for more information about State of Delaware Professional Trade License.

This classification requires a copy of the License Holder’s current State of Delaware Professional Trade License issued by the State of Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (302-739-4522). If the license is a restricted license, the copy uploaded must show the restrictions.

Click here for more information about certificates.

This classification requires a copy of the License Holder’s current certificate for either Gas and/or Solid Fuel, issued by the National Fireplace Institute (NFI) (703-524-8030).

Click here for more information about the Prequalification Letter.

All applicants must provide a copy of their current Certification of Prequalification Letter from the NCC Department of Public Works (302-395-5749). This letter is only valid for 2 years from the date of the letter). 

Signature/Acknowledgement

Has the sole proprietor or any principal of the business entity had a previous certificate of registration or contractor license denied, suspended, or revoked in any jurisdiction?
Has the sole proprietor or any principal of the business entity ever been convicted of a crime or offense relating to fraudulent or dishonest conduct or behavior in Delaware or any other state within the past five (5) years?
Has the sole proprietor or any principal of the business entity operated, or currently operate, any construction business other than the one listed for this application during the last five (5) years?

List the names and addresses of any construction business that the sole proprietor or each principal has operated during the last five (5) years, or that he or she currently operates other than the construction business being applied for with this application. 

Click Submit to proceed to sign application.