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Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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February 2026 · 6 min read
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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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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