Texas Contractor License Verifier
Check a plumbing, electrical, or HVAC license against Texas public records, free and instant.
About this tool
Ranky's license verifier is a fast, neutral lookup for Texas contractor licenses. Enter a number to see its status, type, and holder from public records issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), along with any disciplinary actions keyed to the license. Every result links back to the official authority so you can confirm the current status at the source.
A clear license is the baseline, not the whole story: it shows a contractor is authorized, not whether they do great work. That is what Ranky is for. We vet every pro and rank them by verified customer reviews we collect ourselves, with no pay-to-rank and no fake reviews. When you are ready to hire, find vetted, top-rated pros on Ranky .
Frequently asked questions
Why should I verify a contractor's license?
A license is your first check that a contractor is who they claim to be and is authorized to do the work. Licensed holders have met the state's competency and insurance requirements, and a valid license gives you a path to file a complaint with the board if a job goes wrong. Hiring unlicensed can void your homeowner's insurance, lead to failed inspections, and leave you with little recourse. The check takes seconds and is worth doing before you sign a contract or pay a deposit.
Is a valid license enough to trust a contractor?
No. A license confirms a contractor is legally authorized and has met the state's baseline requirements, but it says nothing about whether they do quality work, show up on time, communicate, or treat customers fairly. Plenty of fully licensed contractors have poor track records. Checking the license is the floor, not the finish line. That is the gap Ranky was built to close.
What is Ranky, and how does it help me hire a good pro?
Ranky ranks local pros by real, verified customer reviews that we collect ourselves, not self-reported testimonials. Every pro is vetted before being listed, pros cannot pay to rank higher, and rankings are purely merit-based. So instead of judging a contractor by a license number alone, you can find one who is both properly licensed and proven by their actual customers.
What should I look for when verifying a license?
Confirm three things: the status reads Active (not Expired, Suspended, or Revoked); the license type matches the work (for example, a Master Plumber or a licensed plumbing company for plumbing); and the name on the license matches the person or business you are hiring. Also check for any disciplinary actions on record. If the holder gives you an individual license, confirm the affiliated business; if they give a company license, check the responsible individual behind it.
How do I verify a contractor license in Texas?
Enter the license number above. Ranky checks it against public records from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (plumbing) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (electrical and HVAC), and shows the license status, type, holder, and any disciplinary actions on record.
Which Texas licenses can I check?
Plumbing licenses issued by TSBPE, and electrical and HVAC licenses issued by TDLR. You can search by license number alone, or narrow by trade if a number matches across more than one authority.
Where does this data come from?
The records come from the official Texas licensing boards (TSBPE and TDLR), and every result links straight to the issuing authority so you can confirm the live status at the source. A newly issued or recently changed license can take a few days to sync into our system, so if you do not find one, check the official portal. Ranky reports what the public record shows; it is not the issuing authority.
What do the license statuses mean?
Active means the license is in good standing. Expired, Suspended, and Revoked reflect the recorded state of the license. Unknown means we could not confirm a current status, so check the official portal.