Licence required by law

Régie du bâtiment du Québec

Québec's building authority. Construction contractors in Québec must hold an RBQ licence, which requires passing competency exams and providing financial guarantees that protect clients.

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54,940contractors with a RBQ entry in the public data we track
4,177entries appear expired or past their stated expiry date

Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to Jul 14, 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current RBQ status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company details in one place.

Where RBQ holders are

  • QC54,026 entries tracked
  • Montréal53 entries tracked
  • Québec46 entries tracked
  • Terrebonne22 entries tracked
  • Mirabel18 entries tracked
  • Longueuil18 entries tracked
  • Gatineau17 entries tracked
  • Lévis16 entries tracked
  • Sherbrooke16 entries tracked

Trades that hold it

Construction Contractor · 28,680General Contractor · 25,009Basement Conversion Specialist · 428Builder · 303Electrician · 172Roofer · 65Bricklayer / Mason · 59Painter / Decorator · 39Plumber · 35Flooring Contractor · 21

RBQ holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current RBQ entry and have customer reviews we can show. This is a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Régie du bâtiment du Québec?

Québec's building authority. Construction contractors in Québec must hold an RBQ licence, which requires passing competency exams and providing financial guarantees that protect clients. (Licence required by law.)

How many contractors hold Régie du bâtiment du Québec?

We track 54,940 contractors with a Régie du bâtiment du Québec entry, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 14, 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

Can a Régie du bâtiment du Québec entry be out of date?

Yes. 4,177 of the entries we track appear expired or past their stated expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 14, 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.

How do I check whether a specific contractor holds Régie du bâtiment du Québec?

Check the official register at https://www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/en/find-a-licence-holder/, or look the contractor up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a contractor is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.