Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 6 min read
Michigan requires a Residential Builder license from LARA for residential construction. Learn the difference between Residential Builder and M&A licenses, and how to verify at michigan.gov/lara.
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New Jersey requires HIC registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Learn about mandatory insurance, the Consumer Fraud Act's treble damages, and how to verify at njconsumeraffairs.gov.
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Virginia's DPOR issues Class A/B/C contractor licenses with bonds of $50K/$15K/$2.5K. Learn which class your contractor needs and how to verify at dpor.virginia.gov.
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Washington requires contractor registration with L&I, with a $12,000 bond and liability insurance. Learn how to use L&I's detailed database at lni.wa.gov to verify credentials.
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Arizona's ROC licenses contractors with a $5,000+ bond and handles consumer complaints with corrective work orders. Learn about license classifications and how to verify at roc.az.gov.
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Massachusetts requires both an HIC registration and a Construction Supervisor License (CSL) with a $5,000 bond and Guarantee Fund. Learn how to verify both credentials through OCABR.
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Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors requires a license for projects over $25,000 with a $10,000 bond. Learn how to verify at tn.gov/commerce before hiring.
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Indiana has no statewide GC license. IPLA licenses specific trades. Learn what to verify for electricians, plumbers, and HVAC contractors working on Indiana projects.
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Missouri has no statewide GC license. Kansas City and St. Louis have local licensing. Learn what to verify for Missouri construction projects, including state trade licenses.
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Maryland's MHIC license requires a $20,000 bond and has a Guaranty Fund providing up to $20,000 additional coverage. Learn about contract requirements and verification at dllr.state.md.us.
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Wisconsin requires a Dwelling Contractor license from DSPS with a $5,000 bond. Learn about the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential and how to verify at dsps.wi.gov.
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Colorado has no statewide GC license. Denver has local licensing. DORA licenses specific trades. Learn what to verify for Colorado construction projects.
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Minnesota's DLI licenses Residential Contractors and Remodelers with a $15,000 bond and a $75,000 Contractor Recovery Fund. Learn how to verify at dli.mn.gov.
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South Carolina's LLR requires a contractor license for projects over $5,000 with a $10,000 bond. Learn about license classifications and how to verify at llronline.com.
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Alabama has two boards: ALBGC for projects over $50,000 and HBLB for residential builders. Learn which applies to your project and how to verify credentials before hiring.
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Louisiana's LSLBC requires a license for projects over $50,000 with a $10,000 bond. Given the state's hurricane history, contractor verification is especially critical. Learn how at lslbc.louisiana.gov.
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Kentucky's HBC licenses residential contractors for projects over $10,000 with a $10,000 bond. Learn about license types, insurance requirements, and verification at hbc.ky.gov.
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Oregon's CCB licenses all contractors with a $15,000 bond and a Construction Contractors Recovery Fund. One of the strongest contractor oversight systems in the country. Verify at ccb.oregon.gov.
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Oklahoma's CIB licenses Residential Builders and specialty contractors with a $10,000 bond. Storm activity makes verification especially important. Learn how to check at cib.ok.gov.
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Connecticut's DCP requires HIC registration with a $10,000 bond and a Home Improvement Guarantee Fund. Written contracts are required for projects over $200. Verify at portal.ct.gov/dcp.
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