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Ohio License Verification Checklist
Use before hiring a licensed-trade contractor in Ohio.
Contractor identity
- [ ] Legal business name matches the quote and invoice.
- [ ] Phone, address, and website match the public profile or company site.
- [ ] The person on site can name the license holder responsible for the work.
License lookup
- [ ] Search the license number at /verify or elicense.ohio.gov.
- [ ] Status is active, not expired, suspended, or lapsed.
- [ ] Trade on the license matches the work: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, hydronics, or refrigeration.
- [ ] Save a screenshot or printout of the lookup result with the date.
Before signing
- [ ] Ask for proof of insurance and workers compensation coverage.
- [ ] Confirm who pulls permits and schedules inspections.
- [ ] Put license number, scope, price, warranty, and payment schedule in writing.