I understand that a contractor must be licensed to perform work on Rochester's water or sewer system, or to install services that will connect to Rochester's water or sewer system. How do I obtain a license?

Contractors who wish to be licensed shall apply to the Public Works Director annually for a license.  Applications can be obtained from the Public Works Department.  Please submit application, along with: the appropriate license fee ($100.00 for water and $100.00 for sewer each year) and a current certificate of insurance to:

City Engineer
City of Rochester, DPW
45 Old Dover Road
Rochester, NH 03867

Contractors who have not been issued a license during any of the past three years shall also include the name of at least three references.  The references should be utility or infrastructure owners (e.g. government officials from other towns where the contractor has worked, property owners, etc., not other contractors or subcontractors).  The Public Works Department will check references prior to issuing a license.  All licenses expire on December 31 of the year it is issued.  Renewal applications will be forwarded to contractors with current licenses in December of each year.