Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the PLA; general contracting, HVAC, and electrical are licensed locally (city/county). Verify a plumber on the state lookup; verify a GC with your local building department.
1. Get the license number + legal business name
Ask the contractor for their Indiana license or registration number and the exact legal name it's held under. A real contractor gives this without hesitation — it's on their truck, estimates, and contract.
2. Look up the trade license — and check locally for a GC
For a licensed trade, use the Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) — Plumbing Commission directly. Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the PLA; general contracting, HVAC, and electrical are licensed locally (city/county). Verify a plumber on the state lookup; verify a GC with your local building department. For a general contractor, Indiana verification happens at your city or county building department.
3. Confirm the status is ACTIVE
Only an active (or current) status means they're licensed today. Expired, suspended, or revoked is a hard stop — and a contractor who let it lapse is telling you something.
4. Check the classification matches your job
Licenses are scoped to specific trades. Confirm the classification covers the work you're hiring for, and that the name on the license matches the name on your contract.
5. Check bond, insurance, and complaints where shown
Many boards also show bond amount, workers' compensation, and complaint or disciplinary history. A bond and active workers' comp protect you; an open complaint is worth a direct conversation before you sign.
Indiana contractor-license FAQ
How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Indiana?
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the PLA; general contracting, HVAC, and electrical are licensed locally (city/county). Verify a plumber on the state lookup; verify a GC with your local building department. So: verify a licensed trade at the Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) — Plumbing Commission, and verify a general contractor with your city or county building department. Either way, confirm the status is ACTIVE and the name matches your contract.
Who licenses contractors in Indiana?
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the PLA; general contracting, HVAC, and electrical are licensed locally (city/county). Verify a plumber on the state lookup; verify a GC with your local building department.
Does ProFix verify Indiana contractor licenses?
We link the official Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) — Plumbing Commission lookup on every Indiana contractor's profile so you can confirm the license at the source. We never invent or imply a credential a contractor doesn't hold.
Couldn't verify them — or want a vetted second option?
The Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) — Plumbing Commission is always the system of record — confirm status there first. If a contractor won't share a license number, the status comes back inactive, or you just want another quote, get matched with license-checked Indiana pros.
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