The Checked badge
Proof you can put on your own website.
The Checked badge tells homeowners a person checked your license, insurance and business. Put it on your website, estimates and emails. One click shows your Checked page.
The simple version
Proof that someone checked
Anyone can say "I'm licensed and insured." The badge shows a person checked.
The criteria
6 things you must pass
We check each one with real records or documents. We do not just take your word.
You're a real business
Your business name and address match an active registration with your state.
We look you up with the state.
You hold the right license
Every state or local license your trade needs is active and in your business's name. If your trade needs no license where you work, we note that.
The license is real and not expired.
You're insured
You carry active general liability insurance. You also carry workers' comp, or have an exemption, where your state requires it.
If something goes wrong on the job, insurance is in place.
Your record is clean
No current license suspension or revocation, and no open disciplinary order.
No open disciplinary action with the state.
You play fair
You agree to our pro code. No fake or paid reviews. Written estimates when asked. A real reply to every complaint we pass on.
You agree to deal honestly with customers.
You keep it current
Keep your license and insurance active. Tell us when they renew. If we learn either has lapsed, the badge comes off.
Renew on time and the badge stays on.
Included in every paid plan, from $199 a year or $19 a month. Paying starts the check. Only passing earns the badge. If you do not pass, you get a full refund.
Try it
Would you pass today?
For Checked businesses
Get your badge code
Paste this code on your website. The badge links to your Checked page.
How the badge stays honest
✓ Every badge links to the pro's Checked page.
✓ If we learn something lapsed, that page says so.
✓ Homeowners can report a misused badge.
✓ We never approve someone who fails a check.
Badge rules
✓ Use it only for your own business.
✓ Keep the link to your verification page.
✕ Don't change the badge's colors or words.
✕ Take it down if your badge is removed.
Questions
Plain answers
Is this the same as an award?
No. Checked means your paperwork is real. A Winner badge means homeowners voted you the best. You can have one, both, or neither.
How long does the check take?
Most checks finish in a few business days after you send your license number and insurance certificate.
My trade doesn't need a license. Can I get the badge?
Yes. We record that your trade needs no license where you work and check everything else.
I work in more than one state.
The badge covers each state where we checked your license. Your Checked page lists them.