Methodology

Data sources

We curate requirements from official state contractor licensing board publications. Each state record includes a source URL and last verified date.

We review links quarterly. If you find outdated information, verify directly with the board linked on your results page.

Matcher logic

The matcher applies deterministic rules: license required flags, published exemption thresholds, and handyman gray-zone flags that always recommend verification with the board.

Compliance scores reflect your self-assessment toggles only — not an audit of your business.

Official sources (20 states)

• California

  Board: CSLB · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.cslb.ca.gov/

• Texas

  Board: TDLR · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/

• Florida

  Board: DBPR · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.myfloridalicense.com/

• New York

  Board: NY DOL / NYC DOB · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.dol.ny.gov/licensing-and-certification

• Pennsylvania

  Board: PA DOL / Home Improvement · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.dli.pa.gov/

• Ohio

  Board: OCILB · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/industrial-compliance/boards/ohio-construction-industry-licensing-board

• Georgia

  Board: GA Secretary of State · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://sos.ga.gov/licensing-division-license-lookup

• North Carolina

  Board: NCLBGC · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.nclbgc.org/

• Arizona

  Board: ROC · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://roc.az.gov/

• Washington

  Board: L&I · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.lni.wa.gov/

• Illinois

  Board: IDFPR · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://idfpr.illinois.gov/

• Michigan

  Board: LARA · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.michigan.gov/lara

• New Jersey

  Board: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/

• Virginia

  Board: DPOR · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/

• Tennessee

  Board: TN Contractor Licensing Board · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractors

• Colorado

  Board: DPO / Local jurisdictions · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://dpo.colorado.gov/

• Massachusetts

  Board: BBRS / HIC Registration · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-building-regulations-and-standards

• Maryland

  Board: MHIC · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mhic/

• Indiana

  Board: Indiana PLA · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://www.in.gov/pla/

• Missouri

  Board: MO Division of Professional Registration · Verified: 2026-07-13

  https://pr.mo.gov/