The Carfax for Contractors

Check any contractor's license status, disciplinary history, and insurance in seconds. Free, fast, and powered by official state records.

263,982

Contractors

2959

Cities

6

Trades

100%

Free

How It Works

1

Search

Enter a contractor's name, license number, or business name

2

Verify

See real-time license status pulled directly from state boards

3

Decide

Review disciplinary history, bond, and insurance before hiring

Browse by Trade

Find licensed contractors by specialty. Every listing is verified against state licensing board records.

General Contractor

133,026 verified

Electrician

54,804 verified

HVAC

29,596 verified

Plumber

25,792 verified

Landscaper

14,527 verified

Roofer

6,237 verified

Browse by State

We verify contractors directly with state licensing boards. More states added monthly.

California

CA verified

209,626

licensed contractors

Texas

TX verified

54,356

licensed contractors

Florida, New York, and 47 more states coming soon

Popular Cities

Find licensed contractors in your area. Click a city for a complete directory.

Los Angeles 6471 contractors San Diego 5569 contractors San Jose 4550 contractors San Francisco 3802 contractors Sacramento 3390 contractors Bakersfield 2222 contractors Riverside 2187 contractors Fresno 1824 contractors Anaheim 1541 contractors Oakland 1533 contractors Santa Rosa 1523 contractors Long Beach 1394 contractors

Free Tools

Everything you need to find and vet contractors — completely free.

License Checker

Instantly verify any contractor's license status, disciplinary history, bond, and insurance.

Contractor Map

Interactive map of 263,982+ licensed contractors. Filter by trade, status, and trust score.

Cost Calculator

Estimate project costs by trade, metro area, and quality tier. Based on BLS wage data.

Verification Badge

Embed a license verification badge on your website. Proves your license is active and verified.

Contractor Guides

Expert advice on hiring, verifying, and working with licensed contractors.

How to Verify a Contractor License

Step-by-step guide for every state

Risks of Hiring Unlicensed Contractors

Legal, financial, and safety consequences

License vs Insurance: What's the Difference?

Why you need both

How to Hire a Licensed Electrician

Red flags, questions, and verification tips

How to Hire a Licensed Plumber

What to check before signing a contract

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Licensing Requirements

What does it take to get a contractor's license? Every state is different.

California Requirements

CSLB exam, bond, insurance, and experience requirements

Texas Requirements

TDLR registration, insurance, and trade-specific rules

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What is a Trust Score?

Every contractor gets a Trust Score from 0 to 100, calculated from six public record signals: license status, years licensed, license currency, disciplinary history, bond coverage, and workers' compensation.

90+

Excellent

70+

Good

50+

Fair

25+

Poor

<25

Critical

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No Data

Based on BLS data and public state licensing board records. Check a contractor now.

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