Know before a contractor's license lapses
Send us the license numbers of the subcontractors and vendors you hire. Every week we check them against state licensing files and email you what's expiring, lapsed or changed.
- Your list
- Licenses you hire, in 6 states
- Schedule
- Report every Monday
- Delivered as
- Email + spreadsheet
| Business | Expires | Needs attention |
|---|---|---|
| Bill R••• E••• C••• | Oct 21, 2026 | Expires in 14 days |
| H & E H••• I••• | Aug 31, 2028 | No issues |
| 1st A••• Nw I••• | Feb 24, 2028 | Insurance on file ends Oct 14, 2026 |
| Express R••• I••• | Nov 4, 2026 | Expires in 28 days; Bond on file ends Nov 4, 2026 |
| St. C••• N••• Y••• I••• | Feb 28, 2023 | Expired Feb 28, 2023 |
356,000 active licenses in six states
The license types we check, straight from each agency's own file. We pull every file once a week.
| State | Agency | License types | Active | Expiry | Status | Bond | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | TDLR | Electrical, A/C, sign, appliance and elevator contractors; mold, solar, tow and vehicle storage companies; boiler inspection agencies | 39,500 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ tow and storage |
| Florida | DBPR | Certified and registered construction contractors (general, building, residential, roofing, A/C, plumbing, pool, specialty) and electrical and alarm contractors | 113,768 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Washington | L&I | Construction, electrical, plumbing and elevator contractor registrations | 76,100 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oregon | CCB | Residential and commercial contractor licenses | 45,688 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| New York City | DCWP | Business licenses, including home improvement contractors, tow companies, garages and parking lots, and self-storage | 36,041 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Connecticut | DCP | Home improvement, new home, major, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection and other contractor credentials | 45,394 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Electrical, A/C, sign, appliance and elevator contractors; mold, solar, tow and vehicle storage companies; boiler inspection agencies
Expiry ✓ · Status ✓ · Bond — · Insurance ✓ tow and storage
Certified and registered construction contractors (general, building, residential, roofing, A/C, plumbing, pool, specialty) and electrical and alarm contractors
Expiry ✓ · Status ✓ · Bond — · Insurance —
Construction, electrical, plumbing and elevator contractor registrations
Expiry ✓ · Status ✓ · Bond ✓ · Insurance ✓
Residential and commercial contractor licenses
Expiry ✓ · Status ✓ · Bond ✓ · Insurance ✓
Business licenses, including home improvement contractors, tow companies, garages and parking lots, and self-storage
Expiry ✓ · Status ✓ · Bond — · Insurance —
Home improvement, new home, major, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection and other contractor credentials
Expiry ✓ · Status ✓ · Bond — · Insurance —
Sample: a weekly report
Real licenses from this week's state files, names shortened. Your report lists only the licenses you send us.
| State | License | Business | Type | Status | Expires | Needs attention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 17••• | Bill R••• E••• C••• | Electrical Contractor | Active | Oct 21, 2026 | Expires in 14 days |
| FL | CBC006••• | H & E H••• I••• | Certified Building Contractor | Current, active | Aug 31, 2028 | No issues |
| WA | 1STAVAN78••• | 1st A••• Nw I••• | Construction Contractor (General) | Active | Feb 24, 2028 | Insurance on file ends Oct 14, 2026 |
| OR | 100••• | Express R••• I••• | Residential General Contractor | Active | Nov 4, 2026 | Expires in 28 days; Bond on file ends Nov 4, 2026 |
| NYC | 0673495-••• | St. C••• N••• Y••• I••• | Home Improvement Contractor | Expired | Feb 28, 2023 | Expired Feb 28, 2023 |
| TX | 0066350••• | Mad D••• T••• & T••• | Tow Company | Active | — | Insurance on file ends Oct 14, 2026 |
| WA | 1CROWCF84••• | 1 C••• F••• L••• | Construction Contractor (General) | Suspended | Dec 17, 2026 | Not active: Suspended |
Choose your plan
Priced by how many licenses you watch. Every state included.
Reports go to the email you enter at checkout. Send your list with the link in your welcome email; your first summary arrives within the hour, then every Monday. By purchasing you agree to the Terms and Data Use Policy. Already a customer? Manage or cancel.
Questions
Can't find what you need? Email support@sabrsoftware.com — a person answers.
Where the data comes from
Texas TDLR, Florida DBPR, Washington L&I, Oregon CCB, NYC DCWP and Connecticut DCP.
What do you check?
For each license: whether it's active, its expiry date and its status (suspended, revoked, inactive). In Washington and Oregon we also check the bond and liability insurance on file with the state; in Texas, the insurance on file for tow companies and vehicle storage facilities.
When do I hear from you?
Every Monday, even when nothing changed, so you have a dated record. Licenses expiring within 60 days, anything no longer active and any bond or insurance ending within 30 days are listed at the top.
How do I send my list?
Your welcome email has a private link. Paste lines like TX, 12345 or FL, CGC1512345, or upload a CSV. Use the same link to change your list any time.
Which licenses are covered?
Contractor and business licenses in Texas (TDLR), Florida (DBPR construction and electrical), Washington (L&I), Oregon (CCB), New York City (DCWP) and Connecticut (DCP). The table above lists the types.
How current is it?
We pull each state's file every week. Most agencies update their files daily; New York City updates less often. Every report shows each file's date.
More questions (4)
Can I watch my employees' licenses?
No. License Watch is for the businesses you hire or buy from. It isn't a consumer reporting agency and can't be used to screen employees or for any decision about an individual's employment, credit, insurance or housing.
Is this a replacement for collecting certificates of insurance?
No. We report what the state has on file. Keep collecting certificates where your contracts require them.
What if a number doesn't match?
Your summary lists every line we couldn't match and why. Fix it and send the corrected lines with your link.
How do I cancel?
Anytime, from the customer portal link in every email. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the month you've paid for.