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Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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February 2026 · 6 min read
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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Utah's DOPL licenses contractors with a $10,000 bond in one of the country's fastest-growing construction markets. Learn about license classifications and verification at dopl.utah.gov.
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Nevada's NSCB licenses contractors with variable bonds tied to license limits. Learn about the B-2 Residential license, how license limits work, and verification at nvcontractorsboard.com.
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Kansas has no statewide GC license. Local permits and trade licenses from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions are your primary protection. Learn what to verify before hiring.
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Mississippi's MSBOC requires a license for projects over $50,000 with a $10,000 bond. Learn about license categories and how to verify at msboc.us.
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Arkansas's ACLB requires a contractor license for projects over $20,000 with a $10,000 bond. Learn about the licensing process and how to verify at aclb.arkansas.gov.
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Iowa has no statewide GC license. Trade licenses and local permits are the primary protections. Learn what to verify for Iowa construction projects including electricians and plumbers.
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New Mexico's CID issues 50+ contractor license classifications with a $10,000 bond. Learn about the GB-98 general building license and how to verify at rld.nm.gov/cid.
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Nebraska has no statewide GC license. Omaha and Lincoln use local permits. State electrical and plumbing licenses apply. Learn what to verify before hiring in Nebraska.
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