Manufactured Housing Board - Licensing - Manufactured Housing Installer, Mechanic

 

Manufactured Housing Installer

"Installer" means any person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation engaged for compensation in the installation and service of the installation of manufactured housing.

"Installation" means the process of affixing or assembling or setting up manufactured housing on foundations or supports at a building site, and includes the connection to existing electrical, oil burner, gas, water, sewage and similar systems which are necessary for the use of the house for dwelling or commercial purposes.

Pursuant to 10 M.R.S.A. §9021(1-A), the Manufactured Housing Board is required to provide initial training in the servicing and installation of manufactured housing to all licensees and applicants for licensure beginning July 1, 2000. Therefore, in order to obtain a license, it is mandatory to attend initial training prior to a license being issued.

How to apply

Fees

  • License fee: $100.00

Term

  • Annual - June 30th

Requirements

  • Completed Application;
  • A State of Maine Sales Tax Number. To obtain a sales tax number, you may contact the Maine Revenue Services at (207) 624-9693;
  • If the applicant is is not an individual, a certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State where the applicant is registered;
  • If the applicant is a foreign entity, documentation of registration with the Maine Secretary of State Corporation Division. You may contact the Corporation Division by telephone at (207) 624-7752 for existing entities, and (207) 624-7740 for new entities;
  • If the applicant is an out-of-state entity, a duly-executed power of attorney appointing the Executive Director as its agent for service of process in this State;
  • Proof of products/completed operations liability insurance for at least $300,000.00 and, where required, proof of workers' compensation insurance. Liability policy and workers' compensation insurance must include mandatory notice of cancellation to the Manufactured Housing Board;
  • Evidence of completion of Qualifying (initial) Education Training Program;
  • If the applicant is an individual, payment of the $21.00 criminal background check fee. Make check payable to the Treasurer, State of Maine; and
  • Credit Card Application, if authorizing payment of license fee(s).

Renewal fees and information

Fees

  • Annual renewal fee $100.00

Terms

  • Renews annually on June 30th

Renew Now

  • Fill out the online renewal application and submit.

    The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed. Online submission of your renewal application should not be construed as automatic renewal of your license.

Requirements

  • Completed Application;
  • Credit Card authorization of payment of renewal fee(s);
  • A late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after the June 30 license expiration date; and
  • Completion of criminal conviction question by indicating yes or no, and submission of documentation that lists date(s) and crime(s) and submit a copy of the court judgment(s). If your answer is "Yes" you cannot file your renewal application electronically. You must mail the completed renewal application and the necessary fees along with a copy of the court judgment. You must also submit a letter listing the date of the conviction, the crime committed, and explaining the circumstances surrounding the conviction;
  • A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the June 30 license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with original license application, documentation and fees.

Manufactured Housing Mechanic

"Mechanic"means a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation engaged in servicing or installing manufactured housing, as defined in section 9002, subsection 7, paragraphs A and C, for compensation and is not a regular employee of a manufacturer or a dealer.

Pursuant to 10 M.R.S.A. §9021(1-A), the Manufactured Housing Board is required to provide initial training in the servicing and installation of manufactured housing to all licensees and applicants for licensure beginning July 1, 2000. Therefore, in order to obtain a license, it is mandatory to attend initial training prior to a license being issued.

How to apply

Fees

  • License Fee $100.00

Term

  • Annual - June 30th

Requirements

  • Completed Application;
  • If the applicant is an out-of-state entity, a duly-executed power of attorney appointing the Executive Director as its agent for service of process in this State;
  • Proof of products/completed operations liability insurance for at least $300,000.00 and, where required, proof of workers' compensation insurance. Liability policy and workers' compensation insurance must include mandatory notice of cancellation to the Manufactured Housing Board;
  • Evidence of completion of Qualifying (initial) Education Training Program;
  • Payment of the $21.00 criminal background check fee. Make check payable to the Treasurer, State of Maine; and
  • Credit Card Application, if authorizing payment of license fee(s).

Renewal fees and information

Fees

  • License Fee $100.00

Terms

  • Annual - June 30th

Renew Now

  • Fill out the online renewal application and submit.

    The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed. Online submission of your renewal application should not be construed as automatic renewal of your license.

Requirements

  • Completed Application;
  • Credit Card authorization of payment of renewal fee(s);
  • A late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed afte rthe June 30 license expiration date;
  • Completion of criminal conviction question by indicating yes or no, and submission of documentation that lists date(s)and crime(s) and submit a copy of the court judgment(s). If your answer is "Yes" you cannot file your renewal application electronically. You must mail the completed renewal application and the necessary fees along witha copy of the court judgment. You must also submit a letter listing the date of the conviction, the crime committed, and explaining the circumstances surrounding the conviction;
  • A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the June 30 license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with original license application, documentation and fees.