Disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes? Your firm has to be Lead-Safe certified first. We prepare and submit the federal — or state — filing so you can get back to the job.
Any firm paid to disturb more than six square feet of interior paint in homes or child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must hold Lead-Safe firm certification before it advertises for, or performs, the work.
Federal penalties reach$37,500per violation, per day — assessed cumulatively until you’re certified.Firm name, EIN, and address. About two minutes, and no Social Security number.
We prepare and submit the certification on your behalf as your authorized agent, then track it to issuance.
Your certificate and official Lead-Safe Certified Firm logo arrive by email — ready for bids and the truck.
Our prep fee plus the government’s filing fee — itemized, never marked up. State fees vary by jurisdiction; your exact total shows the moment you pick your state.
Start Your FilingThreshold — more than 6 sq ft interior, or 20 sq ft exterior, of disturbed paint in pre-1978 structures.
Plus four state-run programs we file directly — North Carolina · Wisconsin · Delaware · Washington. More state-run programs are in process. Select your state above to see your exact certificate, fee, and validity.
$429 total in EPA-administered states — our $129 service fee plus the EPA's $300 filing fee, which goes directly to the government. State-run programs (NC, WI, DE, WA) carry their own fee, so your exact total appears the moment you select your state. No hidden or recurring charges.
We typically submit within one business day. Certifications are generally issued within about one to two weeks, after which your certificate is emailed to you. You can track progress any time on the status page.
To perform RRP work, yes — your firm must have at least one Certified Renovator, who completes a separate one-day (8-hour) accredited course. Firm certification (what we handle) and the individual renovator credential are two different things. The four state-run programs we serve require you to name a certified renovator at filing.
Your firm legal name, EIN (employer identification number), business address, and an authorized contact. For state-run programs we also collect your certified renovator’s details and certificate. We never ask for a Social Security number.
EPA firm certification is valid for five years; state programs vary (Delaware and Washington up to five years, Wisconsin four years, North Carolina renews annually). We send a renewal reminder before expiry so your certification never lapses unnoticed.
If we haven’t yet submitted your application, our $129 service fee is fully refundable. The government filing fee is non-refundable once submitted, as it’s paid directly to the issuing authority. If we’re unable to file for you, you receive a full refund.
No. LeadSafe Filing is an independent document-filing service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or any state agency, and we are not a law firm. We prepare and submit your filing as your authorized agent.
Two-minute filing. No SSN. Certificate in about one to two weeks.
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