Check a contractor

Free. Takes about two minutes.

Step 1: look them up on Florida's license search

This opens the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's search in a new tab. Choose "Search by Name" or "Search by License Number", then open their license.

Open the Florida license search

Step 2: tell us what it shows

What's the main work?

What does the license status say?

Does the name (or the business they qualify) match your bid or contract?

What kind of license is it?

Are any complaints or disciplinary actions listed?

General information based on what you tell us, not legal advice. The state's license record is the official source.