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Fees: Type                                                     Amount                  Returnable
1. License/Permit              $300.00            Yes
Comments: Fee is for two years and expires on May 1st of each even numbered year. Fee varies depending on number of anticipated placement of employees and fee is prorated depending on when the application is received. For placement of 4 or less fee is $300.00 or for placements of 5 or more the fee is $500.00.

2. Fingerprints                $75.00             No
Comments: Make checks payable to DCJS. Personal checks are not acceptable.

3. Renewal                     $300.00            Yes
Comments: Fee is for two years and expires on May 1 of each even number year. Fee for 4 or less placement of employees is $300.00; and for 5 or more placement of employees is $500.00.

Fee Payment Options: Postal Money Order, Certified Check, Bank Money Order, Corporate Check
 
Comments: Make payable to the Commissioner of Labor.
 
Additional
Documentation:
1. Character References
Always Required

2. Disability Insurance Certificate
Always Required

3. Bonding
Always Required

4. Proof of Training/Experience
Always Required

5. Copy of Business Certificate or Corporate Filing Receipt
Always Required
 
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Supplemental Permits:
 
None
 
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Special Requirements: None
 
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Additional Information: 1. The agency has an appeal process for a denied application
2. Permit/license must be posted
3. Proof of Workers' Compensation or exemption therefrom is required
 
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Average Application Processing: Initial: 60 Days
 
Renewal: 10 Days
 
 
Common Denial Reasons: Failure to post bond, Criminal record, Lack of qualifying experience, Illegal premises
 
Permit Term: Biennial Explain:
 
Renewable: Yes How Often: Every two years
 
Automatically Sent: Yes Explain: 60 days prior to expiration
 
Grace Period: Yes Explain: 60 days
 
Late Penalty: Yes Explain: Is not permitted to operate until license is obtained
 
Application Submittal: Mail, In Person
 
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