TradeCheck is a free contractor and trade license lookup service that helps people check a contractor’s credentials before hiring or paying for work. Its searchable register covers 849,865 licenses across 10 jurisdictions and 67 trades, with records sourced directly from public licensing boards and refreshed daily. Users can search by contractor name or license number, browse by location and trade, and review license status, including whether a license is expired.

The register includes professionals such as general building contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC specialists, roofers, builders, and other trade contractors in locations including Texas, California, Florida, New York City, Washington, Oregon, Quebec, Arizona, Queensland, and Nevada. TradeCheck also provides information about how licensing rules vary by jurisdiction and explains its data methodology. The service tracks changes in license records, including issuance, lapses, and removals from registers.

TradeCheck says it is not affiliated with government agencies, does not sell leads, and does not rank contractors