Verify a Contractor's License in Indiana

Search the official Indiana Professional Licensing Agency records to confirm any Indiana contractor is properly licensed before signing a contract. Free public lookup, updated weekly.

About Indiana Contractor Licensing

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency regulates contractor licensing in Indiana. General contractor licensing varies by city/county.

Population served: 6.8M residents.

Licensing authority: Local municipalities (general); state (plumbing).

General contractor license required: No.

Official board website: https://www.in.gov/pla/

Notable Trades Licensed in Indiana

How to Verify a Indiana Contractor

  1. Ask the contractor for their full legal name and license number.
  2. Search the ProLicenseCheck database above, or visit the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency directly.
  3. Confirm the license is currently active, not expired or suspended.
  4. Check whether the license type matches the work being performed.
  5. Verify the address and contact information on file matches what the contractor provided.

Why License Verification Matters

Hiring an unlicensed contractor in Indiana can leave you legally and financially exposed. Unlicensed work often voids homeowner insurance claims, can prevent property sales, and leaves you with no recourse if the work is defective.

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