Don't Take a Sub's Word for It.
Search 1 million+ verified licenses across five official state databases — Texas (TDLR), Florida (DBPR), California (CSLB), Washington (L&I), and Oregon (CCB) — and pull back license number, type, holder name, status, and expiration date in seconds. Every database syncs daily from the source, so the status you see is the status that's on file right now — not what your sub handed you six months ago.
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Status confirmed against official state databases — updated daily. Add any license directly to your sub roster and start monitoring it immediately.
Why license verification matters
In Texas, Florida, California, Washington, and Oregon, hiring an unlicensed sub can void your contract, expose you to project owner claims, and put your own license at risk. The problem is that verifying licenses manually almost always has gaps:
How TrackMyVendor verifies licenses
Search by name or license number
Search 1 million+ licenses from Texas (TDLR), Florida (DBPR), California (CSLB), Washington (L&I), and Oregon (CCB). Find contractors by name, license number, or business name.
Confirm status and expiration
Instantly see whether a license is active, expired, or revoked. Check the expiration date and license type without visiting multiple state websites.
Link verified licenses to vendors
Once verified, link the license directly to a vendor profile. The license data stays connected so you can monitor it over time as it approaches expiration.
Add licenses from any state manually
For states not yet in our database, manually enter license details. You still get expiration tracking and compliance scoring. Manual licenses are labeled "Self-reported" for clarity.
State databases covered
Verify TDLR licenses (Texas)
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses contractors across dozens of trades — HVAC, electricians, plumbers, irrigators, and more. A TDLR license lookup confirms whether a sub's license is currently active, the license type and classification, the expiration date, and the name the license is held under. If you're hiring subs for Texas jobs, checking TDLR before the first day on-site is the only way to know their license wasn't revoked last week — not six months ago when you first vetted them.
Verify DBPR licenses (Florida)
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) covers general contractors, specialty contractors, and building trade licensees. TrackMyVendor queries the DBPR database for current license status, expiration date, and license classification — so you can verify a Florida sub's credentials without navigating the state's licensing portal manually.
Verify CSLB licenses (California)
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) issues licenses across more than 40 contractor classifications — from general building (Class B) to specialty trades. A CSLB license check returns the license number, classification, current status, expiration date, and the qualifying individual on record. California's $500 threshold rule means nearly all paid construction work requires a CSLB license — verification is not a formality here.
Verify L&I contractor registrations (Washington)
In Washington, general contractors register with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) — they hold a registration, not a license. Specialty trades (electricians, plumbers, elevator mechanics) hold a separate L&I license. TrackMyVendor searches both. Washington L&I registrations auto-suspend if a contractor's bond or workers' compensation lapses — a mid-project compliance risk that TrackMyVendor's daily sync catches before it becomes your problem.
Verify CCB registrations (Oregon)
Oregon general contractors register with the Construction Contractors Board (CCB). TrackMyVendor searches by contractor name or CCB registration number. CCB registrations renew annually, making mid-project lapses more common in Oregon than in states with biennial renewals — the daily sync catches them before your project is exposed.
Who needs contractor license verification?
General contractors carry legal and financial exposure when an unlicensed sub is on their jobsite. Property managers face the same risk when hiring vendors for maintenance, repair, and renovation work. License verification closes that exposure before work begins.
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