Hiring guide

Check before paying a deposit

Verify license status, complaint history, bond/insurance requirements, and contract identity before sending money.

Minimum verification checklist

  1. Match the legal business name to the proposal or contract.
  2. Confirm active status and expiration date.
  3. Check classification, scope, and trade limits.
  4. Look for discipline, complaint, bond, or insurance notes where official sources provide them.
  5. Confirm local permits and registrations for the project location.