Is your contractor licensed? Check in seconds.
Search by business name or license number. See status, expiry date and — where the state publishes it — bond and workers' comp, with a clear green / yellow / red badge.
- Free, no sign-up
- Official state data
- Result in seconds
California CSLB license records, from the CSLB License Master file (October 2026 update).
Texas TDLR and Washington L&I, queried from the states' open-data APIs at the moment you search.
State guides with the official licensing agency and portal for each.
How it works
Pick a state and type a name or license number.
Green: active. Yellow: expires within 60 days. Red: expired or not active. Grey: not published.
Save the contractor, set an expiry alert, or — if you're the contractor — check bond and insurance rules.
California licenses by trade
Source: CSLB License Master file, October 2026 (244,107 records; a license can list several classes).
Choose your state
Are you a contractor?
Get an email before a license expires
Your own license, or a contractor you hired. Step 1 of 2 — just your email.
Guides
- How to check if a contractor is licensed (7 steps)
- California contractor bond requirements
- Washington contractor bond requirements
- Where our data comes from
FAQ
Does a missing result mean the contractor is unlicensed?
No. Names are often registered differently (LLC vs. trade name). Search the license number, then confirm on the official state portal.
Do all states license general contractors?
No. Some states (for example Texas) do not issue a statewide general contractor license; trades like electrical, HVAC and plumbing are licensed separately, and cities or counties may register contractors.
Can I see a contractor's bond and insurance?
Only where the state publishes it. California's CSLB publishes contractor bond and workers' compensation details; many other states do not, so ask the contractor for certificates.
Is LicenseCheckUSA a government site?
No. We are an independent site by AK Digital Marketing LLC that reads official state open data and links you to the official portal to confirm.