About Contractor License Lookup

An independent, free guide to checking a contractor’s license with the official state board before you hire.

Why this site exists

Every state handles contractor licensing differently. Some license all contractors through one board, some split trades such as electrical and plumbing between several boards, and some leave general contractors to cities and counties. Finding the right official search takes time, and many sites that rank for it are out of date. We gather it in one place, state by state.

How we research each state

Every state guide is checked against the licensing board’s own website and published rules. Each page lists its sources and the date it was last checked. We add states only once they have been checked this way, and we re-check them as rules change.

We are not a government site

Contractor License Lookup is not affiliated with any state licensing board or government agency. License searches always happen on the official board’s website, which is the authoritative record.

Contact

Found something out of date, or want your state covered next? Email contact@contractorlicenselookup.org.