Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 6 min read
West Virginia licenses electricians through the WV Board of Electrical Examiners and contracting businesses through the WVCLB. Learn how to verify both credentials, what the license tiers mean, and what to check before hiring.
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West Virginia requires plumbers to hold a license from the WV Plumbing Board. Contracting businesses also need a WVCLB license. Learn how to verify both, what the license tiers mean, and what bond is required.
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West Virginia requires HVAC contractors to hold a license through the WV Contractor Licensing Board. Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor. Learn how to verify credentials at wvclb.wv.gov and what to check before hiring.
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Hawaii requires roofing contractors to hold a C-42 Roofing specialty license through the DCCA Contractors License Board. Unlicensed work carries fines up to $10,000. Learn how to verify credentials at pvl.ehawaii.gov.
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Hawaii requires electrical contractors to hold a C-13 Electrical specialty license through the DCCA. Unlicensed work carries fines up to $10,000. Learn how to verify credentials at pvl.ehawaii.gov before hiring.
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Hawaii requires plumbing contractors to hold a C-37 or C-37a license through the DCCA Contractors License Board. Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor with fines up to $10,000. Learn how to verify at pvl.ehawaii.gov.
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Hawaii requires HVAC contractors to hold a C-52 Air Conditioning and Ventilation license through the DCCA. Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor with fines up to $10,000. Verify credentials at pvl.ehawaii.gov.
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Rhode Island requires roofing contractors to register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (crb.ri.gov). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify registration and protect yourself before hiring.
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Rhode Island licenses electricians through the Board of Examiners of Electricians and registers contracting businesses through the CRLB. Learn how to verify both credentials at crb.ri.gov before hiring.
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Rhode Island licenses plumbers through the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters and registers businesses through the CRLB. Learn how to verify both credentials and what to check before hiring.
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Rhode Island HVAC contractors must be registered with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (crb.ri.gov). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify registration and protect yourself before hiring.
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Montana requires roofing contractors to hold a Specialty Contractor license through the Department of Labor and Industry. A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify credentials at erd.dli.mt.gov.
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Montana licenses electricians through the Montana Electrical Board under the Department of Labor and Industry. Learn how to verify credentials at erd.dli.mt.gov, what the license tiers mean, and what to check before hiring.
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Montana requires plumbers to hold a license from the Montana Plumbing Board under the Department of Labor and Industry. A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify credentials at erd.dli.mt.gov.
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Montana requires HVAC contractors to hold a Specialty Contractor license through the DLI Building Codes Bureau. A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify credentials at erd.dli.mt.gov before hiring.
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South Dakota has no statewide roofing contractor license. Learn what local requirements apply, how to verify insurance and permits, and how to protect yourself when there's no state license to check.
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South Dakota requires electricians to hold a license from the SD Electrical Commission (sdelectrical.org). Learn what the license tiers mean, how to verify credentials, and what to check before hiring.
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South Dakota requires plumbers to hold a license from the State Plumbing Commission (dol.sd.gov). Learn what the license tiers mean, how to verify credentials online, and what to check before hiring.
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South Dakota has no dedicated statewide HVAC contractor license. Learn what credentials matter, how to verify EPA certification and insurance, and how to protect yourself before hiring.
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Maine requires roofing contractors to register as Home Improvement Contractors through the Maine DPFR (pfr.maine.gov). A $10,000 bond and written contract are required. Learn how to verify registration before hiring.
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