Hiring guide
Check before paying a deposit
Verify license status, complaint history, bond/insurance requirements, and contract identity before sending money.
Minimum verification checklist
- Match the legal business name to the proposal or contract.
- Confirm active status and expiration date.
- Check classification, scope, and trade limits.
- Look for discipline, complaint, bond, or insurance notes where official sources provide them.
- Confirm local permits and registrations for the project location.