Free Contractor License Lookup — TX, FL & CA State Databases
Search 850,000+ professional licenses from official state databases. Verify status, expiration, and holder in seconds.
Contractor license lookup
Select a state, enter a license number, and instantly check status, holder, and expiration date.
Supported state license databases
A contractor license lookup verifies that a subcontractor holds a current, active license issued by the relevant state licensing board — TDLR in Texas, DBPR in Florida, or CSLB in California. TrackMyVendor pulls from official state databases so every result reflects current government records.
Texas — TDLR & TECL
Covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and dozens of other trades regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Electrical program (TECL).
Texas license lookup →Florida — DBPR
Covers general contractors, specialty contractors, and professional licenses regulated by Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), including CGC, CBC, and CFC license types.
Florida license lookup →California — CSLB
Covers all license classes issued by California's Contractors State License Board (CSLB), including Class A (General Engineering), Class B (General Building), and all C specialty trades such as C-10 electrical and C-20 HVAC.
California license lookup →What contractor license status means
When you look up a license, you'll see a status field. Here's what each value means — and why it matters before you put a sub on a job.
The license is current, has not expired, and the holder is in good standing with the issuing board. This is the status you need to see before a sub starts work. Active alone does not guarantee insurance or bond coverage — always verify COIs separately.
The license renewal deadline has passed. An expired license typically means the contractor is no longer legally authorized to perform licensed work. Work performed under an expired license can expose your organization to liability and may void your insurance coverage.
The board has temporarily revoked authorization to work — commonly due to a lapsed bond, lapsed workers' comp insurance, unpaid fees, or a disciplinary action. A suspended license is different from an expired one: the license period may not be over, but the contractor cannot legally work. Do not allow a suspended-license sub on-site.
The licensee has voluntarily placed the license on inactive status. They may not legally perform licensed contracting work while inactive. This is common between projects or during retirement from active contracting. Verify with the sub before engaging them for any licensed trade work.
Single lookup vs. ongoing monitoring
A one-off lookup answers the question "is this sub licensed right now?" But for general contractors and property managers with a roster of vendors, a snapshot is not enough.
Free single lookup
- Check a license number right now — no account needed
- See current status, holder name, and expiration date
- Good for vetting a new sub before a first engagement
- No alerts when a license expires after today
- Manual — you must remember to check again
- Does not track COIs, W-9s, or bonds
TrackMyVendor ongoing monitoring
- Add your entire roster once — monitor it automatically
- Email alerts at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days before expiration
- Instant alert if a license is suspended mid-project
- Also tracks COIs, W-9s, bonds, and project assignments
- Exportable compliance reports for audits and inspections
- Free for your first 25 vendors — no credit card required
Contractor license lookup FAQ
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Start tracking your full roster — free for 25 subs
One-off lookups tell you where things stand today. TrackMyVendor tells you before anything expires tomorrow. Free for your first 25 vendors — no credit card required.
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