Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 6 min read
Wisconsin solar installation requires an Electrical Contractor license from DSPS plus a Dwelling Contractor Certification for residential roof-mounted systems. Focus on Energy rebates add additional requirements. Learn what to verify.
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Oregon requires a CCB license for all solar contractors plus a separate Electrical Contractor license. Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally status adds additional quality assurance. Learn how to verify at oregon.gov/ccb.
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Connecticut requires solar contractors to hold an HIC license from DCP plus an E-1 Electrical Contractor license. Connecticut Green Bank approval required for incentive programs. Learn how to verify at elicense.ct.gov.
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Utah requires an Electrical Contractor license from DOPL for solar wiring and a General or Specialty Contractor license for structural work. Utah averages 200+ sunny days per year. Learn how to verify at dopl.utah.gov.
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Every state has a public contractor license database. Find the right lookup tool for your state, learn what to check beyond license status, and verify any contractor in minutes before hiring.
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A general contractor manages your entire renovation project — hiring subcontractors, pulling permits, and coordinating the work. Learn when you need a GC, what they cost, and how to verify their license before hiring.
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Kentucky requires a Home Improvement Contractor license from the HBC for projects over $10,000. Learn how to verify at dhbc.ky.gov, what the $10,000 bond covers, and the risks of hiring unlicensed.
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Mississippi requires a contractor license from the MSBC for projects of $50,000 or more. Learn about license classes A, B, and C, how to verify at msboc.us, and what applies for smaller projects.
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Iowa uses a contractor registration system — not a traditional license — with a $25,000 bond requirement. Learn how to verify at iowadivisionoflabor.gov and what registration actually confirms.
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Alaska requires contractors to register with the DCBPL before performing construction work. Learn about the $10,000 bond requirement, workers' comp rules, and how to verify at corporations.alaska.gov.
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Arkansas has a $2,000 licensing threshold — among the lowest in the country. Nearly every remodeling job requires a licensed contractor from the ACLB. Learn how to verify at aclb.arkansas.gov.
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D.C. has a $250 licensing threshold — any home improvement project of $250 or more requires an HIC license from DCRA. Learn how to verify at mylicense.eregulations.dc.gov and what the $25,000 bond covers.
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Delaware requires home improvement contractors to register under the Home Improvement Protection Act. Learn about county-level requirements, how to verify with the Delaware AG's office, and what a written contract must include.
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Hawaii requires a contractor license for any project over $1,000 — one of the lowest thresholds in the country. Learn about license classifications, how to verify at pvl.ehawaii.gov, and what bond and workers' comp rules apply.
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Idaho requires contractor registration through the Division of Building Safety for all construction work with no minimum threshold. Learn about the $2,000 bond, how to verify at dbs.idaho.gov, and local requirements.
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Maine requires home improvement contractor registration for projects over $3,000. Learn about insurance requirements, how to verify at pfr.maine.gov, and how out-of-state contractors must comply.
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Montana requires contractor registration with no minimum dollar threshold — every job for compensation requires registration. Learn about workers' comp requirements, how to verify at erd.dli.mt.gov, and local rules.
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Nebraska has no statewide contractor license for general remodeling — oversight is local. Learn what to verify instead, including specialty trade licenses, insurance requirements, and local permit rules.
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New Hampshire has no statewide general contractor license. Learn which specialty trades require state licensing, what local requirements apply, and how to verify electricians and plumbers at oplc.nh.gov.
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New Mexico requires a contractor license for all construction work with no minimum threshold. Learn about the CID's 50+ license classifications, how to verify at rld.state.nm.us, and what bond status means.
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