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How to check a contractor license in Massachusetts (2026)
Massachusetts contractor licensing records are published by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (HIC) / Board of Building Regulations. Massachusetts does not expose a clean public data feed we can search in-tool yet, so Trust Check takes you straight to the official lookup and walks you through it step by step — never estimated or third-party data.
Public-record snapshot only. Not a background check, consumer report, employment screening report, credit report, insurance report, tenant screening report, or safety certification. May not be used for any FCRA purpose. TrustConstruct does not endorse, guarantee, certify, insure, bond, supervise, or warrant any contractor or their work.
How to check Massachusetts yourself (takes a minute)
- Open the official Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (HIC) / Board of Building Regulations lookup (button below).
- Search by the contractor’s business name or license number.
- Confirm the license shows as active, the name/address match the contractor you’re hiring, and note the license number and expiration date.
- If you can’t find them, that doesn’t always mean unlicensed — try a different spelling, or the license number. Some states license only certain trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) at the state level.
Pick Massachusetts below and we send you straight to the official lookup, with these steps beside the result:
Official source
Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (HIC) / Board of Building Regulations.
Open the official Massachusetts lookup ↗What records you can check for Massachusetts
- License status: current status, license number, and expiration, looked up directly on the official Massachusetts lookup site.
- Building-permit activity: free official city/county open data is indexed for Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Worcester. Searching a contractor by name also shows their public permit records in those areas.
Massachusetts contractor license FAQ
How do I check a contractor license in Massachusetts?
Use the official Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (HIC) / Board of Building Regulations lookup. Search by the contractor’s business name or license number, confirm the license is active and the name matches, and note the license number and expiration date.
Who issues contractor licenses in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (HIC) / Board of Building Regulations. It is the official source for Massachusetts contractor license records, and every Trust Check result links back to it.
What does it mean if I can’t find a contractor in Massachusetts?
Not finding a match does not automatically mean the contractor is unlicensed. Try a different spelling of the business name, or search by the license number instead. Some work is licensed by individual trade or at the local level — when in doubt, confirm with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (HIC) / Board of Building Regulations.
Can I see building-permit records for a Massachusetts contractor?
Yes — Trust Check indexes free official permit open data for Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Worcester. Search the contractor by name and their public permit activity in those areas appears with the license result. Coverage is limited to the indexed areas, so a low count is never a negative signal.
Is Trust Check an official government source?
No — Trust Check surfaces public records as reported by the official source (the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (HIC) / Board of Building Regulations) and links the official record on every result so you can confirm it there. It is free, requires no signup, and is not an endorsement of any contractor.
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