Clearance Certificates
Are you a contractor?
A clearance certificate is a document issued free of charge by the WSIB. It declares that you:- are registered with the WSIB, and
- have an account in good standing.
A clearance certificate clears the person hiring you of financial liability and ensures they won't be held responsible for your WSIB payments.
All clearance certificates are valid for 60 days. Requests for new clearance certificates should be made one week before the expiry date of the current certificate to ensure continuous protection.
Are you hiring a contractor?
A clearance certificate is a document issued free of charge by the WSIB. It assures you that a business, contractor or subcontractor:- is registered with the WSIB, and
- has an account in good standing.
More importantly, it clears you of financial liability and ensures you won't be held responsible for someone else's WSIB payments.
If the business you hire is not registered or not making its payments to the WSIB, you could be liable for insurance premiums owing in connection with the work or service being performed on your behalf.
All clearance certificates are valid for 60 days. Requests for new clearance certificates should be made one week before the expiry date of the current certificate to ensure continuous protection.
Need a clearance certificate?
To get a clearance certificate, call your customer service representative or account manager, or call the WSIB office nearest you. You will need to provide the following information:- company name
- contractor name and account number
- business activity
- location where to send the certificate (fax or address)
You can also call us at 1-800-387-8638 or fax us toll-free at 1-877-849-4882. |
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