Workers' Compensation Exemption Registry Online

As of May 20, 2022 we have processed all Workers' Compensation Exemption Registry applications received in our office through May 17, 2022.

The Workers’ Compensation Exemption Registry is for the purpose of establishing construction service providers who are exempt from workers’ compensation coverage and in no way reflects licensing or certification of any construction services provider.

Search Exemption Registry:
  • Search the Workers' Compensation Exemption Registry and view general information about an Exemption Registration.
Register an Initial Exemption:
  • File an Initial Workers' Compensation Exemption Registration in the registry.
Register a Subsequent Exemption:
  • File a new Subsequent Workers' Compensation Exemption Registration in the registry. If you have an Initial Registration and have an additional business entity to register, file a Subsequent Registration.
Request a Copy:
  • Obtain an official copy of an existing Workers' Compensation Exemption Registration, as was provided at the time the exemption was filed.
Renew Exemption Registration:
  • Renew an existing Initial or Subsequent Workers' Compensation Exemption Registration.
Complete:
  • Workers' Compensation Exemption Registration Complete.
Download the Workers' Compensation Exemption Database:
  • Download the Workers' Compensation Exemption database.
Forms and Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Read the FAQs or download forms for Workers' Compensation Exemption Registry filings.
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