The most accurate way to look up a license is with a CCB license number. Contractors must put this number on their advertising, including brochures, websites, and business cards. Ask the contractor for the number, if necessary.

Other ways to search: Search all or part of the business name or the last name of the contractor. However, if you cannot find the contractor this way, do not assume they are unlicensed . If no match is found, it may be due to a discrepancy in the spelling or the punctuation of the name. Is it Andy’s or Andys? Is it S&F or S & F or SandF or S and F? Sometimes, less is better. Search for Schmitt, not Schmitt Contracting Inc.

. If no match is found, it may be due to a discrepancy in the spelling or the punctuation of the name. Is it Andy’s or Andys? Is it S&F or S & F or SandF or S and F? Sometimes, less is better. Search for Schmitt, not Schmitt Contracting Inc. The business telephone number, in some cases. Type numbers only. Use xxxxxxxxxx instead of (xxx) xxx-xxxx.