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Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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July 2025 · 6 min read
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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North Dakota has no statewide general contractor license. Learn what specialty trades require state licensing, how to verify workers' compensation through WSI, and what local requirements apply.
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Oklahoma requires contractor licensing through the Construction Industries Board (CIB) for both residential and commercial work. Learn how to verify at cib.ok.gov, what bond requirements apply, and how to spot red flags.
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Rhode Island requires all home improvement contractors to register with the CRLB. Learn about the $300,000 insurance minimum, the Home Contractor Recovery Fund, and how to verify at crb.ri.gov.
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South Dakota has no statewide general contractor license. Learn which specialty trades require state licensing, what to verify instead of a license, and how local permit requirements protect you.
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Vermont has no statewide general contractor license, but specialty trades require licensing through the Division of Fire Safety. Learn what to verify, what consumer protections exist, and how Act 250 may affect your project.
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West Virginia requires a contractor license from the WVCLB for projects over $2,500. Learn how to verify at wvclb.wv.gov, what bond requirements apply, and the risks of hiring unlicensed.
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Wyoming has no statewide general contractor license. Learn which specialty trades require state licensing, how to verify electricians and plumbers at soswy.state.wy.us, and what local permit requirements apply.
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Alaska has no dedicated landscape contractor license, but construction landscape work may require DCBPL registration. Learn about the $10,000 bond, pesticide applicator licensing, and how to verify at corporations.alaska.gov.
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Arkansas has no dedicated landscape license, but the state's $2,000 construction threshold catches many landscape projects. Learn about ACLB licensing for construction work and pesticide applicator requirements.
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D.C.'s $250 threshold means nearly all landscape improvement work requires an HIC license from DCRA. Learn about pesticide applicator requirements from DOEE and how to verify both before hiring.
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Delaware has no dedicated landscape license, but home improvement registration covers construction landscape work. Learn about pesticide applicator requirements from the Delaware Department of Agriculture and local permit rules.
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Hawaii has a dedicated C-27 Landscape Contractor license — one of the few states with this. Any landscape installation over $1,000 requires a C-27 license from the DCCA. Learn how to verify at pvl.ehawaii.gov.
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