Instructions for Verifying the License Status of a Contractor
To verify that a contractor has a current license, or to verify that a contractor is currently insured, you may want to print the following instructions before you access the the Buildings Information System (BIS).
Steps
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Access BIS by clicking the button below:
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After reviewing the information and accessing BIS, select option "B" or Skilled Trades Licensee Search as per the image below.
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Input either the Licensee Last Name, Business Name or License Number and select the License type.
- Review the information provided by the Building Information System:
The table below reflects all of the possible status types for the list of 18 tradespersons regulated by the Licensing Unit.
| Code |
Status
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| A |
Active |
| C |
Certificate |
| D |
Deceased |
| E |
Expired |
| H |
On Hold |
| K |
Retired |
| L |
Cancelled |
| Q |
Obsolete |
| R |
Revoked |
| S |
Suspended |
| V |
Verify |
| Y |
Voluntary Surrender |
| Z |
Inactive |
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