Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 6 min read
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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Idaho has no dedicated landscape license, but construction landscape work may require DBS contractor registration. Learn about the Idaho pesticide applicator requirements and how to verify at dbs.idaho.gov.
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Iowa has no dedicated landscape license, but construction landscape work may require the state's $25,000-bond contractor registration. Learn about Iowa's pesticide applicator requirements and how to verify at iowadivisionoflabor.gov.
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Louisiana requires a contractor license from the LSLBC for landscape improvement projects above defined thresholds. Learn how to verify at lslbc.louisiana.gov, what bond status means, and the pesticide applicator requirements.
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Maine has no dedicated landscape license, but construction landscape work over $3,000 requires home improvement contractor registration. Learn about Maine Board of Pesticides Control requirements and how to verify at pfr.maine.gov.
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Montana requires contractor registration for ALL construction work with no minimum threshold — small landscape jobs are not exempt. Learn about workers' comp requirements and how to verify at erd.dli.mt.gov.
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Nebraska has no statewide contractor or landscape license. Learn what to verify instead — pesticide applicator credentials, specialty trade licenses, local permits, and insurance — before hiring any landscape contractor.
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New Hampshire has no statewide contractor or landscape license. Learn which specialty trades require state licensing, NH's strict pesticide applicator requirements, and what to verify before hiring.
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New Mexico has no minimum threshold for contractor licensing — any construction landscape work requires a CID license. Learn about the GB-98 landscape classification, pesticide requirements, and how to verify at rld.state.nm.us.
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