Who Needs VOC Form 61-A?
VOC Form 61-A is officially called Contractor’s Certificate of Worker’s Compensation Insurance. It is widely used by contractors and businesses that perform their work in the Virginia state. Out of state employers must have valid Virginia coverage.
What is VOC Form 61-A for?
Generally, Certificate of Insurance is issued to provide information about worker’s insurance policy coverage to the party that has requested it. As an informative document it is rather limited in ability. Its main aim is to help companies or individuals who are hiring contractors to relieve responsibility for injuries and damages that may occur during work. With Contractor’s Certificate companies make sure that they will not be liable for possible damages. This certificate doesn’t guarantee any changes to the insurance policy, neither it bestowed nor extends the rights of the policyholder.
Is VOC Form 61-A Accompanied by Other Forms?
No additional documents are required to be attached to the certificate.
When is VOC Form 61-A due?
As the certificate serves informative purpose there is no specific due date for it. It is filled out upon request.
How Do I Fill out VOC Form 61-A?
VOC Form 61-A consists of one fillable page accompanied by instructions. In total there are fifteen fillable fields. The first one must be completed by the official issuing business license. Starting from the second field and up to the end of the Form 61-A, all information is provided by the contractor. The information includes business owner’s or contractor’s name, address, phone number, mail address that is used by the business to receive mail by the U.S. Postal Service. It is also mandatory to indicate the type of trade in which business is classified and its VEIN.
Where Do I Send VOC Form 61-A?
Completed Form 61-A is sent to the local office where business license was obtained.
