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Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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March 2026 · 6 min read
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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Maine licenses electricians through the Electricians' Examining Board under the DPFR (pfr.maine.gov). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify credentials, what license types exist, and what to check before hiring.
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Maine licenses plumbers through the Plumbers' Examining Board under the DPFR (pfr.maine.gov). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify Master and Journeyman Plumber credentials before hiring.
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Maine licenses HVAC and fuel contractors through the Maine Fuel Board under the DPFR (pfr.maine.gov). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn what the Oil Burner Technician and LP Gas Technician licenses mean before hiring.
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New Hampshire requires roofing contractors to register as Home Improvement Contractors through the OPLC (oplc.nh.gov). A $25,000 bond — one of the highest in the region — is required. Learn how to verify registration.
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New Hampshire licenses electricians through the NH Electricians' Board under the OPLC (oplc.nh.gov). A $25,000 bond applies for residential work. Learn how to verify credentials and what to check before hiring.
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New Hampshire licenses plumbers through the NH Plumbers' Board under the OPLC (oplc.nh.gov). A $25,000 bond applies for residential work. Learn how to verify credentials and what to check before hiring.
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New Hampshire licenses HVAC contractors through the NH Mechanical Licensing Board under the OPLC (oplc.nh.gov). A $25,000 bond applies for residential work. Learn how to verify credentials before hiring.
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Delaware requires all roofing contractors to be licensed through the Division of Professional Regulation (dpr.delaware.gov). A $10,000 bond is required. All trades are licensed in Delaware. Learn how to verify before hiring.
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