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Pennsylvania Cleaning Services License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your cleaning services license in Pennsylvania. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Not Required Statewide
Application Fee
Varies by city
Bond Required
$10,000 (surety bond — recommended)
License Details
License Name Business License (Local)
Issuing Authority Pennsylvania Dept of State + Local City
Exam Required No
Bond Amount $10,000 (surety bond — recommended)
GL Insurance $1,000,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee Varies by city
Renewal Fee Varies
Renewal Period Annual
CE Required no
CE Hours 0
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 0
Financial Requirement None
Note: No state cleaning license. Register with PA DOS. Local city business license required. PA sales tax applies to commercial cleaning. Bond and GL insurance required by commercial contracts.

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