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Contractor license lookup

Look up a licensed or registered contractor and see status, license or registration number, and expiration date. Pick a state to check a contractor's license against the official board.

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How contractor licensing works

How a contractor is licensed depends on the state and the trade. Some states issue a general contractor license; many license only the specialty trades, such as electrical and plumbing, and leave general building work to city or county permits. The license record shows whether the contractor is active, when the license expires, and whether the state has taken any action against it. Knowing which body licenses the work you are hiring for is the first step in checking that the contractor is cleared to do it.