Missouri contractor license lookup

1. Who needs a license

Missouri law sets requirements for a statewide electrical contractor's license. Ask your city or county what applies to your job. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))

2. License types and classes

3. Required insurance and bonds

Insurance

• General liability: $500,000 (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))

Ask for proof of insurance and check the bond on the official lookup before work starts.

4. How to look up a contractor

How: We found no official state license lookup. Ask the contractor for their license and confirm it with the issuing office or your city or county. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))

Secondary link: Missouri state licensee search (state-licensed professions only, not general contractors) (source: Missouri Division of Professional Registration: License Search (opens in a new tab))

Full checklist: how to check a contractor

5. Red flags when hiring

• An electrical contractor who can't show any license, state or local. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))

6. Consumer protections and complaints

We're still verifying this, check the official board: RSMo website (opens in a new tab).