Check a contractor's license in Ohio
The best check is a live one on the state's own site. It shows today's status, which no copy can.
Ohio's lookup
Ohio eLicense License Look-UpCovers: Construction trades; cities register general contractors. Link checked October 11, 2026.
What to confirm
- Ask the company for its license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Search the state's lookup by that number or name.
- Confirm that the name matches your contract, the license is active, and it covers the work you're hiring for.