Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 6 min read
Vermont licenses electricians through the Vermont Department of Labor (labor.vermont.gov). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify Master and Journeyman Electrician credentials and what to check before hiring.
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Vermont requires plumbers to hold a Master Plumber license through the VT Office of Professional Regulation (sec.state.vt.us). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify credentials before hiring.
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Vermont requires HVAC and heating contractors to hold a Master Plumber (Plumbing & Heating) license through the VT OPR (sec.state.vt.us). A $10,000 bond is required. Learn how to verify credentials before hiring.
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Wyoming 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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Wyoming requires electricians to hold a license from the Wyoming Electrical Board (wyoboard.wyo.gov). Learn how to verify Electrical Contractor, Master, and Journeyman licenses before hiring any electrician.
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Wyoming requires plumbers to hold a license from the Wyoming Plumbing Board before performing any plumbing work. Learn how to verify Plumbing Contractor, Master, and Journeyman credentials at wy.gov before hiring.
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Wyoming has no dedicated statewide HVAC contractor license. Learn what credentials matter — EPA 608, local licensing, insurance — and how to protect yourself before hiring an HVAC contractor.
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DC requires roofers to hold a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license from DCRA with a $25,000 bond. Learn how to verify a DC roofer's license before hiring.
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DC requires electricians to hold a DC Electrical License from DCRA. Learn about master vs. journeyman licenses, the $25,000 bond requirement, and how to verify credentials.
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DC requires plumbers to hold a DC Plumbing License from DCRA plus an HIC license for residential work. Verify credentials with the $25,000 bond before any project.
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DC requires HVAC contractors to hold a DC Refrigeration/HVAC license and an HIC license, with a $25,000 bond. Learn how to verify credentials before any heating or cooling project.
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California requires a CSLB Class B General Building Contractor license for projects over $500. Learn about the $25,000 bond, license classes, and how to verify at cslb.ca.gov.
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Texas has no statewide GC license. TDLR licenses specific trades. Learn what to verify, why local permits matter, and how to protect yourself hiring a Texas contractor.
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Florida requires a DBPR Certified General Contractor (CGC) license with $1M liability insurance. Learn license types, fraud risks after storms, and how to verify at myfloridalicense.com.
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New York State requires HIC registration through DOS with a $25,000 bond. NYC has separate DCWP requirements. Learn the full verification process for NY contractors.
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Pennsylvania requires HICPA registration with the AG's office and a $50,000 bond — one of the highest in the US. Learn what the law requires and how to verify before hiring.
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Illinois licensing is split: IDFPR for some trades statewide, Chicago has its own GC licensing. Learn the full picture for Illinois contractor verification.
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Ohio's OCILB licenses specialty trades for projects $5,000+. There is no broad statewide GC license. Learn what licenses matter for your Ohio construction project.
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Georgia requires a contractor license from the Secretary of State for projects over $2,500. Learn about license types, insurance requirements, and verification at verify.sos.ga.gov.
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North Carolina's NCLBGC requires a license for projects over $30,000, with three tiers: Unlimited, Intermediate, and Limited. Learn how to verify the right tier at nclbgc.org.
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