California Contractor License Verification - Before You Hire!
Use official CSLB data to find & verify California contractor licenses before you hire. Search by name, business, or license number.
Free California contractor license verification using official CSLB government database
We search the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) official database for real-time license information
Check license status, bond information, expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions
Avoid unlicensed contractors and verify credentials before making any hiring decisions
100% Free • Official Data • 240,000+ Contractors • Instant Results
Currently serving California with 240,000+ licensed contractors. Texas coming soon!
More states coming soon! Request your state
Verify California contractors by their specialty and check CSLB license classifications
Use our free search tool above to enter the contractor's business name or license number. We'll instantly show you their current license status, expiration date, bond information, and any disciplinary actions. All data comes directly from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and other official state licensing databases.
Yes! Our contractor license verification tool is completely free to use. We provide access to official government licensing data at no cost to help protect consumers from unlicensed contractors and fraud.
"CLEAR" means the contractor has an active, valid license with no current suspensions or restrictions. This is the status you want to see when hiring a contractor. Other statuses like "SUSPENDED," "EXPIRED," or "REVOKED" indicate the contractor cannot legally perform work and should be avoided.
Yes! In California, any contractor performing work over $500 (including labor and materials) must be licensed by the CSLB. Licensed contractors are required to carry workers' compensation insurance and surety bonds to protect consumers. Hiring unlicensed contractors is risky and often illegal.
Class A (General Engineering): Heavy construction like highways, bridges, and infrastructure projects
Class B (General Building): Residential and commercial building construction
Class C (Specialty): Specific trades like C-10 electrical, C-36 plumbing, C-39 roofing, etc.
Our database is regularly updated from official state licensing boards including the CSLB. License statuses, bond information, and disciplinary actions are refreshed frequently to ensure you have current information. However, we always recommend double-checking directly with the licensing board for the most up-to-date status.
Currently, we focus exclusively on California's CSLB database with over 240,000 licensed contractors.Texas is coming soon! Each state has different licensing systems and requirements, so we're building state-specific solutions. Contact us to request your state.
Do not hire contractors with suspended, expired, or revoked licenses. They cannot legally perform work and you'll have no protection if something goes wrong. Look for contractors with "CLEAR" or "ACTIVE" status only. If you've already been approached by an unlicensed contractor, you can report them to the CSLB.