Guides
Know what to verify before you hire.
A license lookup is only the start. The business name, trade classification, expiration, bond/insurance rules, and contract identity all matter.
Practical contractor license verification guides before hiring, paying deposits, or signing repair contracts.
Verify a contractor license
Check the license number, legal business name, status, classification, expiration, and discipline history.
GuideCheck before paying a deposit
Verify license status, complaint history, bond/insurance requirements, and contract identity before sending money.
GuideRoofing contractor check
Roofing rules vary heavily by state; start with state boards and local registration when required.
GuideElectrical contractor check
Electrical licensing is often trade-specific and may not appear in a general contractor lookup.
GuideHome improvement contractor check
Some states separate home-improvement registration from general contractor licensing.
Use this page as a public web reference, not an official agency record. The linked official source remains the final authority.
Proof of Contractor. "Contractor Verification Guides | Proof of Contractor". https://www.proofofcontractor.com/guides/. Reviewed Jul 2026.
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