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April 2026 · 5 min read
Washington requires HVAC/R technicians to hold an L&I license and contractors to carry a $6,000 specialty bond. Federal EPA Section 608 certification is also required for refrigerant handling.
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Arizona requires roofing contractors to hold an ROC license (CR-35 classification) with a $5,000 minimum bond. Unlicensed roofing is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Here's how to verify at roc.az.gov.
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Arizona has a two-track system: ROC L-11 license for electrical contractors and a separate DFBLS license for individual electricians. Here's how to verify both before hiring.
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Arizona requires plumbing contractors to hold an ROC license (L-37 classification) with a $5,000 minimum bond. Unlicensed plumbing is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Here's how to verify at roc.az.gov.
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Arizona requires HVAC contractors to hold an ROC license (C-39 classification) with a $5,000 minimum bond. EPA Section 608 certification is required for refrigerant handling. Here's how to verify.
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Massachusetts roofers need both a Construction Supervisor License (CSL) and a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration with a $5,000 bond. Here's how to verify both at mass.gov.
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Wisconsin licenses over 40,000 plumbers through DSPS and requires Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice credentials for anyone performing plumbing work. Here's how to verify any Wisconsin plumber at licensesearch.wi.gov.
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Wisconsin requires HVAC contractors to register through DSPS and residential installers to hold a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential. Here's how to verify any Wisconsin HVAC contractor at licensesearch.wi.gov.
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Colorado has no statewide roofing license, but Denver requires local contractor registration and insurance requirements apply statewide. Here's how to verify any Colorado roofer's credentials before signing a contract.
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Colorado licenses electricians through DORA's Office of Electrical Safety and requires a $10,000 bond for electrical contractors. Here's how to verify any Colorado electrician or electrical contractor at dora.colorado.gov.
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Colorado licenses plumbers through the State Plumbing Board at DORA with Master and Journeyman credentials. Here's how to verify any Colorado plumber's license at dora.colorado.gov before work begins.
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Colorado has no statewide HVAC license, but local permits are required statewide and EPA Section 608 certification is federally mandated for refrigerant work. Here's how to verify Colorado HVAC contractors before hiring.
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Minnesota requires a Residential Contractor license through DLI for roofing on residential buildings, with a $15,000 bond and up to $5,000 in fines for unlicensed work. Here's how to verify any MN roofer at dli.mn.gov.
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Alabama roofing license requirements split between two boards depending on project type. Learn which board to check, how to verify credentials, bond requirements, and the risks of hiring unlicensed.
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Alabama licenses electricians through the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board with three distinct license types. Learn how to verify credentials at aecb.alabama.gov, bond requirements, and the risks of unlicensed electrical work.
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Alabama licenses plumbers through the Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board with Master and Journeyman tiers. Learn where to verify credentials, bond requirements, and what unpermitted plumbing costs at resale.
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Alabama HVAC contractors are licensed through the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. Learn how to verify credentials, why EPA 608 certification is required on top of the state license, and the risks of hiring unlicensed.
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Louisiana requires LSLBC licensing for all residential roofing work regardless of project value — one of the strictest standards in the South. Learn how to verify at lslbc.louisiana.gov, bond requirements, and the misdemeanor penalties for unlicensed work.
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Louisiana licenses electrical contractors through the LSLBC at lslbc.louisiana.gov. Learn what the license covers, bond and insurance requirements, and the consequences of hiring unlicensed.
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Louisiana licenses plumbers through the dedicated Louisiana State Plumbing Board at lspb.louisiana.gov, separate from the general contractor board. Learn the Master and Journeyman tiers, how to verify, and the risks of unpermitted plumbing.
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