The Application for Curb Setter License (Form L_020_F) is the form the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) uses for a new curb setter license. L&I issues trade licenses to individuals and businesses that do work in the city, so if you searched for a Philadelphia business license, this is the trade license application for curb setters. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by L&I at phila.gov.
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What is L_020_F?
The Application for Curb Setter License (Form L_020_F) is the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) form used to apply for a new curb setter license, collecting applicant and business details, tax and license numbers, corporate interests and a signed declaration.
The form is a single page, printed as "FORM - AB, Page 1 of 1" with the revision mark L_020_F (Rev 7.2025). It has three parts and a declaration:
- Part A, Applicant / Business Information: contact details for the applicant and, if applicable, the business or company, the Commercial Activity License # and Philadelphia Business Income and Tax #, and a list of Pennsylvania corporations in which the applicant holds any equity interest, directly or through a parent-subsidiary structure.
- Part B, Supplemental Information: two items to verify, that City taxes, charges and fees are current and that an annual performance curb setters' bond with an original seal is submitted with the application.
- Part C, Limits and Conditions: the rules a contractor accepts, such as holding valid licenses, not selling or transferring the license, displaying the license number and keeping job records for four years after completion.
- Declaration and Signature: the applicant certifies the statements are true and signs.
The curb setter application is one of several L&I trade license applications. The agency publishes separate applications for contractor, demolition contractor, excavation contractor, expediter and other licenses, so this form is not used for those.
Who needs to file L_020_F?
Anyone applying for a NEW curb setter license from the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections completes this form. The printed heading says to complete and submit it for a new license.
- Individual applicants complete the applicant name, address, email and phone lines in Part A.
- Businesses and companies also complete the business/company name (if different from the applicant), address, email and phone, where applicable.
- Applicants with equity in Pennsylvania corporations, including limited liability corporations, must list each one with the applicant's title and home address, whether the interest is direct or held through tiers of a corporate structure.
Applicants must be able to verify that all City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current and that the required bond is submitted with the application. The applicant signs the declaration; the form has no separate signature block for a representative.
Do not use this form for other trade licenses. L&I publishes different applications for contractor, demolition contractor, excavation contractor, expediter, plumbing and other licenses.
When to file L_020_F
File this application when you are ready to apply for a new curb setter license. The form prints no separate due date.
Before you apply, make sure City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current, because Part B asks you to verify this, and have the annual performance curb setters' bond with an original seal ready to submit with the application. Part C adds that contractors must remain current on all City taxes and fines, and that failing to do so may result in the denial of permits and/or license renewals.
Documents you need
- Annual performance curb setters' bond with an original seal: Part B asks you to verify it is submitted with the application.
How to fill out L_020_F
Enter applicant information
In Part A, write the applicant name, applicant address, applicant email and phone number.
Add business or company details
If applicable, enter the Business/Company Name (if different from the applicant), its address, email and phone number.
Enter license and tax numbers
Write your Commercial Activity License # and your Philadelphia Business Income and Tax #.
List Pennsylvania corporations
Name every Pennsylvania corporation, including limited liability corporations, in which you have any equity interest, direct or through tiers of a corporate structure. For each, give your title and home address with city, state and ZIP code.
Verify the Part B items
Check Yes for each item you can confirm: City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current, and the annual performance curb setters' bond with an original seal is submitted with the application.
Read the Part C conditions
Review the Limits and Conditions, including valid licenses for subcontractors, no transfer of the license, displaying the license number and keeping records for four years after each job.
Sign and date the declaration
Sign the Applicant's Signature line and enter the date, certifying that the statements are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry in Parts A and B, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble it with the bond as described under How to submit.
How to submit L_020_F
L&I accepts curb setter license applications online or in person at the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse. Do not mail applications.
- Online: L&I says you can apply for its trade licenses online; its trade license materials page is at https://www.phila.gov/documents/trade-license-materials/.
- In person: take the completed application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse.
- Do not mail: the agency states applications are not accepted by mail.
Part B requires the annual performance curb setters' bond with an original seal to be submitted with the application. Ask L&I about any fee that applies, because the form does not mention one. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the L&I channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the application; L&I states applications must not be mailed and are submitted online or at the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse.
- Submitting without the annual performance curb setters' bond with an original seal, which Part B requires to accompany the application.
- Verifying in Part B that City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current when they are not.
- Using this form for a renewal or for another license type; it is headed for a NEW Curb Setter License.
- Leaving out Pennsylvania corporations, including limited liability corporations, in which you hold equity directly or through a parent-subsidiary structure.
- Omitting the Commercial Activity License # or the Philadelphia Business Income and Tax # when you have them.
- Signing without dating, or leaving the Applicant's Signature line blank in the Declaration and Signature block.
- Giving inaccurate information; the declaration warns that a knowingly false statement can lead to revocation of any license issued and other penalties.
Frequently asked questions
What is the curb setter license application?
It is Form L_020_F, the Application for Curb Setter License from the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. You complete it to apply for a new curb setter license, giving applicant and business details, tax and license numbers, corporate interests and a signed declaration.
Is this a general Philadelphia business license application?
No. It is a trade license application for curb setters. L&I issues trade licenses to individuals and businesses doing work in Philadelphia and publishes a separate application for each license type, such as contractor, demolition contractor or excavation contractor.
Can I mail the curb setter license application?
No. L&I says not to mail applications. You can apply online or take the application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse. The trade license materials page is at https://www.phila.gov/documents/trade-license-materials/.
Do I need a bond to apply for a curb setter license?
Yes. Part B asks you to verify that an annual performance curb setters' bond with an original seal is submitted with the application. Contact L&I for questions about the bond itself, since the form gives no further details.
Does my tax status matter for this application?
Yes. Part B asks you to verify that all City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current. Part C adds that failing to stay current on City taxes and fines may result in denial of permits and/or license renewals.
Is this form for a new license or a renewal?
It is for a new license. The heading says to complete and submit the application for a NEW Curb Setter License, and the form describes no renewal process.
What happens if I give false information on the application?
The declaration states that a knowingly false statement may lead to revocation of any license issued as a result of the false application, along with other penalties prescribed by law or ordinance. The applicant signs this certification.
Can I fill out the curb setter license application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to L&I; you submit it through L&I's online application or in person at the Permit and License Center.
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