Illinois contractor license lookup
Illinois licenses roofing contractors statewide through IDFPR. Most other trades and general contractors are licensed by cities (for example Chicago).
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What the Illinois record shows
Shows roofing license status, issue and expiration dates and discipline history. Bond and insurance are not in this dataset.
Data: IDFPR Professional Licensing on data.illinois.gov (roofing contractor licenses). (dataset)
How to verify a Illinois contractor
- Search by license number (most precise) or exact business name.
- Confirm the status is active and the expiration date is after your project ends.
- Match the license classification to the job.
- Ask for proof of insurance and any required bond; compare the business name on the contract to the record.
- Confirm on the official Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) portal.
For contractors in Illinois
Contractor bond guide →How license bonds work; confirm amounts with your state agency.Contractor insurance →General liability and workers' comp basics.
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Your own license, or a contractor you hired. Step 1 of 2 — just your email.