Hiring a contractor in New Hampshire: check, red flags, complaints
Check local rules, and confirm the contractor's liability and workers' comp insurance with the insurer. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
How: There is no state general contractor license to look up. Ask your town about local rules and get a certificate of insurance. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official New Hampshire Insurance Department (consumer guidance) sources. See sources.
Red flags when hiring
- Refuses to give proof of insurance. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
- Asks you to pull permits in your own name. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
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- NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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