Trade certifications, licences and registrations
What each certification actually means, how many contractors hold it in the public entries we track, and how to verify it before you hire. Every figure comes from named public sources. Nothing is self-declared to us.
Licences required by law
- RBQ54,940 entries tracked
- Technical Safety BC10,463 entries tracked
- City of Toronto Municipal Licensing - Plumbing, Drain & Heating Contractors9,015 entries tracked
- BC Housing3,197 entries tracked
- TSSA769 entries tracked
- City of Hamilton ON - Licensed Trade Contractors and Masters669 entries tracked
- Ontario ESA, Electrical Safety Authority603 entries tracked
- HCRA113 entries tracked
- ESA5 entries tracked
Certification schemes
Counts reflect the public register entries and source listings we have collected and cross-referenced, from licences required by law to voluntary schemes. They are not official membership totals. Always verify a specific contractor on the official register before hiring.
More ways to check who to trust
Free, independent checks. No ads, no paid placement.
- Licence Check
A licence number from a van or quote, checked against every public register included here in one search.
- Rogue Contractor Check
Spot the warning signs of a dishonest business before you hire.
- Company Health Check
Check whether the company behind a business is active, dissolved, or in liquidation.