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Construction - general & building

  • General contractor
    State GC license (FL CGC); local license where no state GC
    See by state →
  • Building contractor
    State building contractor license (FL CBC)
    See by state →
  • Residential / home builder
    State residential or home-builder license (FL CRC; AL HBLB; MD/NJ HIC etc.)
    See by state →
  • Home improvement / remodeling contractor
    State HIC license/registration (MD, NJ, CT, MA, PA, NYC etc.)
    See by state →
  • Handyman / minor repair
    Only where a state or local handyman license/certificate exists; BTR alone not eligible
    See by state →
  • Manufactured / mobile home installer
    State installer license (FL DHSMV; ~37 states)
    See by state →
  • Manufactured home dealer / setup
    State dealer license
    See by state →
  • Demolition contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-21) or local license
    See by state →
  • Blaster / explosives (demolition, excavation)
    State blaster license + federal ATF permit for explosives
    See by state →
  • Excavation / grading / site work
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-12) or local license; FL underground utility (CUC)
    See by state →
  • Paving / asphalt / concrete flatwork
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-12/C-8) or local license
    See by state →
  • Concrete / masonry contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-8/C-29) or local license
    See by state →
  • Carpentry / framing contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-5) or local license
    See by state →
  • Marine contractor (docks, seawalls, lifts)
    State specialty (FL CILB marine specialty) or local license
    See by state →
  • Structural steel / ironwork
    State specialty class or local license
    See by state →

Construction - mechanical, electrical & plumbing

  • Electrical contractor / electrician
    State/local electrical contractor or master/journeyman license (FL EC/ER)
    See by state →
  • Plumbing contractor / plumber
    State/local plumbing license (FL CFC/RF)
    See by state →
  • HVAC / A/C / mechanical contractor
    State/local A/C or mechanical license (FL CAC/RA/CMC)
    See by state →
  • Refrigeration contractor
    State/local refrigeration license; EPA 608 certification for techs
    See by state →
  • Gas fitter / LP gas installer
    State LP gas license (FL FDACS LP Gas) or local gas fitter license
    See by state →
  • Boiler installer / boiler inspector
    State boiler license/commission (FL CFO boiler inspectors; local boiler installer)
    See by state →
  • Backflow prevention tester
    State/local certification (FL: local utility/DEP-approved course)
    See by state →
  • Fire sprinkler / fire protection contractor
    State Fire Marshal certificate (FL ch. 633)
    See by state →
  • Fire alarm contractor
    State alarm license (FL EF) (~39 states)
    See by state →
  • Security alarm / access control installer
    State alarm license (FL EF/EG) (~37 states)
    See by state →
  • Low-voltage / limited-energy / AV / data cabling
    State limited-energy license where required (FL ES/EG; CA C-7; TX ACR)
    See by state →
  • Sign contractor (electrical signs)
    State sign specialty license (FL ES sign specialty) or local
    See by state →
  • Elevator contractor / mechanic
    State certificate (FL DBPR Elevator Safety)
    See by state →
  • Solar contractor
    State solar or electrical license (FL CVC/EC)
    See by state →
  • Water treatment / well pump contractor
    State/local license (FL: plumbing or water treatment specialty)
    See by state →

Construction - specialty finishes & exterior

  • Roofing contractor
    State/local roofing license (FL CCC/RC)
    See by state →
  • Pool & spa contractor
    State pool contractor license (FL CPC/RP)
    See by state →
  • Pool / spa service technician
    State pool/spa servicing license (FL CPC servicing) or local
    See by state →
  • Glass / glazing / windows & doors
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-17; FL specialty) or local
    See by state →
  • Insulation contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-2) or local
    See by state →
  • Drywall / plaster contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-9/C-35; ~30 states) or local
    See by state →
  • Painting contractor (where licensed)
    State painting license (e.g., CA C-33, NV, AZ, HI, OR CCB) or local; not licensed in many states
    See by state →
  • Flooring contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-15) or local
    See by state →
  • Tile / stone contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-54) or local
    See by state →
  • Cabinets / millwork / countertops
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-6) or local
    See by state →
  • Fencing contractor
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-13) or local
    See by state →
  • Gutters / siding / sheet metal
    State specialty class (e.g., CA C-43/C-39) or local
    See by state →
  • Garage door contractor
    State specialty class or local license
    See by state →
  • Hurricane shutters / impact protection
    FL specialty (shutter & awning) or local
    See by state →
  • Waterproofing / foundation repair
    State specialty class or local
    See by state →
  • Irrigation contractor
    State irrigator license (e.g., TX TCEQ, NJ, NC) or local (FL county)
    See by state →
  • Septic tank contractor
    State registration (FL septic contractor - DOH/DEP)
    See by state →
  • Water well contractor
    State water well license (FL Water Management Districts)
    See by state →
  • Landscape contractor (installation)
    State landscape contractor license (~47 states license commercial landscape work, e.g., CA C-27)
    See by state →
  • Welder (locally licensed)
    Local welder license (e.g., NYC DOB, LA) or state specialty contractor class
    See by state →
  • Crane operator
    State crane operator license (e.g., CA, NY, MA, NJ, CT, MN, NV, NM, MT, WV, HI, PA, RI, UT, WA - verify) + NCCCO where state accepts
    See by state →

Environmental, abatement & inspection

  • Asbestos abatement contractor / consultant
    State asbestos license (FL DBPR asbestos; EPA AHERA training)
    See by state →
  • Lead abatement / RRP firm
    EPA RRP firm certification or EPA-authorized state program; lead risk assessor
    See by state →
  • Mold assessor / remediator
    State license (FL ch. 468 Pt. XVI)
    See by state →
  • Radon measurement / mitigation
    State radon certification (FL DOH) or NRPP/NRSB where state accepts
    See by state →
  • Home inspector
    State home inspector license (FL ch. 468 Pt. XV)
    See by state →
  • Building code inspector / plans examiner / private provider
    State building code administrator/inspector license (FL ch. 468 Pt. XII; private provider 553.791)
    See by state →
  • Energy auditor / HERS rater (licensed holders only)
    Must hold a qualifying state license (home inspector, contractor, engineer) or a state energy-rater license; private RESNET/BPI certs alone don't qualify
    See by state →
  • Environmental site assessor (licensed holders only)
    Must hold a PE, PG or state environmental license (e.g., NJ LSRP, MA LSP)
    See by state →
  • Pest control / termite
    State pest control business license + certified operator (FL ch. 482)
    See by state →
  • Fumigation
    State fumigation license/certification (FL ch. 482)
    See by state →
  • Lawn & ornamental / pesticide applicator
    State pesticide applicator license (FL L&O; limited landscape maintenance cert)
    See by state →
  • Tree care / arborist (where licensed)
    State arborist/tree-expert license (CT, MD, NH, NJ, RI, LA) or pesticide license
    See by state →
  • Nuisance wildlife control
    State wildlife control permit (FL FWC; ~state licenses)
    See by state →

Design, engineering & survey

Real estate, property & mortgage

  • Real estate agent / broker
    State real estate license
    See by state →
  • Property manager (rentals)
    State RE or property-manager license where required
    See by state →
  • Community association manager (HOA/condo)
    State CAM license (FL ch. 468 Pt. VIII; NV, GA, IL, VA, AK - verify)
    See by state →
  • Real estate appraiser
    State certified/licensed appraiser
    See by state →
  • Mortgage loan originator / broker
    NMLS-licensed MLO
    See by state →
  • Title / closing / settlement agent
    State title insurance agent or escrow license
    See by state →

Legal & court services

  • Attorney
    Active bar license in the matter's state
    See by state →
  • Licensed legal paraprofessional / document preparer
    State-court license: AZ LP & LDP, CA LDA, UT LPP, WA LLLT (legacy), OR LP, MN, CO LLP [VERIFY]
    See by state →
  • Patent agent / patent attorney
    USPTO registration (federal)
    See by state →
  • Court reporter
    State certified shorthand/court reporter license (~30 states)
    See by state →
  • Certified interpreter / translator
    State or federal court interpreter certification; ATA cert alone doesn't qualify
    See by state →
  • Process server
    State/county certification (FL certified process server - circuit; TX, CA registered)
    See by state →
  • Notary public / mobile notary / RON
    State notary commission (incl. remote online notary)
    See by state →
  • Private investigator (incl. digital forensics where PI license required)
    State PI license (FL ch. 493; TX/MI require PI license for some digital forensics)
    See by state →

Accounting, tax & actuarial

  • Certified public accountant (CPA)
    Active state CPA license
    See by state →
  • Licensed public accountant (non-CPA)
    State PA license where still issued/renewed
    See by state →
  • IRS Enrolled Agent (EA)
    Federal IRS EA credential
    See by state →
  • State-licensed tax preparer
    CA CTEC, OR Board of Tax Practitioners, MD Board of Individual Tax Preparers, NY Tax Dept. registration; CT permit [VERIFY]; PTIN alone not eligible
    See by state →
  • Enrolled actuary
    Federal Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries credential
    See by state →

Insurance & financial

  • Insurance agent / agency
    State producer license
    See by state →
  • Insurance adjuster (independent)
    State adjuster license
    See by state →
  • Public adjuster
    State public adjuster license
    See by state →
  • Investment adviser representative
    State IAR registration / SEC-registered adviser (Series 65/66)
    See by state →
  • Registered representative (broker-dealer)
    FINRA registration + state agent registration
    See by state →

Auto, aviation, marine & transport

  • Auto repair / mechanic shop
    State shop registration/license where required (FL FDACS; CA BAR; NY DMV; MI mechanic cert)
    See by state →
  • Auto body / collision / auto glass
    Same as auto repair
    See by state →
  • Auto / motor vehicle dealer
    State dealer license
    See by state →
  • Towing / roadside
    Local/state towing license where required
    See by state →
  • Movers / household goods carrier
    FL FDACS intrastate mover registration; interstate FMCSA USDOT + MC
    See by state →
  • Customs broker
    CBP customs broker license (federal, 19 CFR Part 111)
    See by state →
  • Freight broker
    FMCSA broker authority (MC) + BMC-84/85 $75k bond
    See by state →
  • Commercial driver (CDL) - hauling/driving jobs
    State CDL (federal standards)
    See by state →
  • Chauffeur / for-hire driver
    Local for-hire/chauffeur license or state TNC/limo permit
    See by state →
  • Drone pilot (FAA Part 107)
    FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
    See by state →
  • Aircraft mechanic (FAA A&P / IA)
    FAA mechanic certificate
    See by state →
  • Pilot / air charter (Part 135)
    FAA commercial pilot certificate; charter only by Part 135 certificate holders
    See by state →
  • Boat captain (USCG)
    USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (OUPV/Master)
    See by state →
  • Marine surveyor / yacht broker
    FL yacht & ship broker license (ch. 326); marine surveyors: no license (exclude unless licensed)
    See by state →

Home, property & personal services

  • Locksmith
    State locksmith license where required (AL, CA, IL, LA, NJ, NC, OK, TN, TX, VA [VERIFY]); FL: county
    See by state →
  • Appliance / electronics repair
    State registration where required (CA BHGS)
    See by state →
  • Security agency / guards
    State security agency + guard license (FL ch. 493 D/G)
    See by state →
  • Auctioneer / estate sale
    State auctioneer license (FL ch. 468 Pt. VI)
    See by state →
  • Pyrotechnician / fireworks display
    State display operator license (FL State Fire Marshal)
    See by state →
  • Gunsmith (FFL)
    ATF Federal Firearms License (Type 01/07)
    See by state →
  • Hunting / fishing guide & outfitter
    State guide/outfitter license (e.g., ME, AK, CO, ID, MT)
    See by state →
  • Travel agent / seller of travel
    Registration in CA (AG), FL (FDACS), HI (DCCA), WA (DOR); other states don't license
    See by state →
  • Talent agent / agency
    State talent agency license (CA, FL ch. 468 Pt. VII, NY employment agency)
    See by state →
  • Caterer / event food service
    State/county food-service license or permit (FL DBPR Hotels & Restaurants)
    See by state →
  • Pet boarding / grooming / kennel (where licensed)
    State/local kennel or grooming license (e.g., NJ, CO PACFA, local)
    See by state →

Beauty & body art

Education & care

  • Certified teacher / tutor
    State teaching certificate
    See by state →
  • Driving instructor / driving school
    State driver-education instructor license
    See by state →
  • Child care home / daycare
    State child care license (family child care home or center)
    See by state →
  • Personal fitness trainer (DC registration only)
    DC Board of Physical Therapy personal fitness trainer registration; private certs (NASM/ACE) don't qualify elsewhere
    See by state →

Health-adjacent & behavioral health (subscription only)

Funeral & cemetery (subscription only)