April 2026 · 6 min read
How to Check a Contractor's License in California (Step by Step)
The CSLB website is hard to use. Here's exactly how to search it, what the results mean, and what to do if you can't find your contractor.
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April 2026 · 6 min read
How to Check a Contractor's License in Florida (Step by Step)
Florida's DBPR database makes contractor verification easy — if you know where to look. Here's how to search MyFloridaLicense.com, what Certified vs. Registered means, and what to watch for.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in New York
New York has no statewide contractor license. NYC, Westchester, and Long Island each have their own systems. Here's how to navigate all of them.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania uses registration, not licensing — and Philadelphia has its own system entirely. Here's how to verify your contractor in PA.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Texas
Texas contractor licensing is handled differently than most states. Here's how to verify your contractor through the TDLR and what to watch for.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Illinois
Illinois has no statewide general contractor license, but roofing, electrical, plumbing, and other specialty trades require state licenses. Here's how to verify any contractor in IL.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Ohio
Ohio requires state licenses for specialty trades and has a separate registration for residential contractors. Here's how to verify any contractor in Ohio.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Georgia
Georgia requires a state license for residential and commercial contractors. Here's how to use the Georgia Secretary of State's licensing portal to verify any contractor.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in North Carolina
North Carolina requires state licensing for general contractors on projects over $30,000. Here's how to verify through the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Michigan
Michigan requires residential builders and maintenance/alteration contractors to be licensed. Here's how to verify through the Michigan LARA database.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in New Jersey
New Jersey requires Home Improvement Contractors to register with the state. Here's how to verify through the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and what the registration means.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Virginia
Virginia requires contractors to be licensed by the DPOR. Here's how to search the Virginia license database, what Class A, B, and C licenses mean, and what to verify.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Washington State
Washington requires contractors to be registered with L&I. Here's how to verify a Washington contractor's registration, what bonding requirements apply, and what UBI numbers mean.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Arizona
Arizona's Registrar of Contractors maintains a comprehensive license database. Here's how to search it, what license types mean, and what the complaint history tells you.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Massachusetts
Massachusetts requires Home Improvement Contractors to register and construction supervisors to be licensed. Here's how to verify both through the state's eLicensing portal.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Tennessee
Tennessee requires state licensing for contractors on projects over $25,000. Here's how to verify through the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Indiana
Indiana does not require a statewide general contractor license, but specialty trades and home inspectors must be licensed. Here's how to verify any contractor in Indiana.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Missouri
Missouri has no statewide general contractor license, but many cities and counties require registration. Here's how to verify a Missouri contractor and why St. Louis and Kansas City have different rules.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Maryland
Maryland requires Home Improvement Contractors to be licensed by the MHIC. Here's how to search the database, what the license covers, and what the surety fund means for you.
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How to Check a Contractor's License in Wisconsin
Wisconsin requires dwelling contractors and specialty trades to be licensed by DSPS. Here's how to verify any contractor in Wisconsin.
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