Before the deposit
Check a contractor before you pay.
Search an official license or registration record by number or legal name. Where a state publishes structured records, the legal entity, classification, status, expiration, and discipline indicator render here.
Check an official record
Choose the issuing state, then enter the license number or exact legal business name.
State license sources
Contractor rules are fragmented. Start with the official state or local board, then verify the contract identity matches.
California
Contractors State License Board
HighFLFlorida
DBPR License Search
HighTXTexas
TDLR License Data Search
MediumNYNew York
NYC / local contractor license sources
MediumILIllinois
IDFPR License Lookup
MediumGAGeorgia
Georgia Professional Licensing Search
HighNCNorth Carolina
NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
HighWAWashington
L&I Contractor Lookup
HighAZArizona
Registrar of Contractors
HighNVNevada
Nevada State Contractors Board
HighOROregon
Oregon CCB License Search
HighCOColorado
DORA + local contractor sources
MediumVerify a contractor license
Check the license number, legal business name, status, classification, expiration, and discipline history.
GuideCheck before paying a deposit
Verify license status, complaint history, bond/insurance requirements, and contract identity before sending money.
GuideRoofing contractor check
Roofing rules vary heavily by state; start with state boards and local registration when required.
GuideElectrical contractor check
Electrical licensing is often trade-specific and may not appear in a general contractor lookup.
GuideHome improvement contractor check
Some states separate home-improvement registration from general contractor licensing.
High-demand Proof of Contractor pages.
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