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Check a contractor’s license

Find the right public agency before hiring. The directory covers all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. License rules vary by trade and location.

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Check the right record

Ask the provider for its legal business name and license or registration number. Confirm the name, active status, classification, expiration date and any public disciplinary information with the issuing agency. Your city or county building office can tell you which credentials and permits the work requires.

A license search is a snapshot.

Check credentials again before work begins. Ask the insurance agent to confirm coverage for the proposed work, and review the written scope, payment schedule and permit responsibility.

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Official agency directory

Find your state or jurisdiction

These links lead to public agencies and their lookup or guidance pages. A state link may cover only a particular trade; local licensing may also apply. Search by location or trade, then verify the requirements for your project with the agency.

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Agency websites are maintained by their respective organizations. If a link changes, search the agency name through the state or local government's main website.

Additional homeowner resources

Check beyond the license

Lead-safe renovation firms

For work that may disturb paint in a pre-1978 home, check for EPA lead-safe certification.

EPA firm locator ↗

Contractor licensing requirements

Compare requirements across jurisdictions. Digital access may require a subscription.

NASCLA directory ↗