California does not require a statewide handyman license — verification leans on entity registration, court records, OSHA citation history, and BBB complaints. Plus any local municipal licensing in your city. Groundcheck cross-checks all of these.
California allows minor handyman work under $500 in labor and materials without a CSLB license; any project over $500 requires a contractor license in the appropriate classification.
Trigger thresholdMinor Work Exemption applies to jobs under $500
What we check
Six classes of public record for California handymen.
Local license standing
Where local licensing exists, status from the city or county building department.
Entity registration
Secretary of State filing status: active, dissolved, or administratively revoked.
Court judgments & liens
Public court filings, UCC liens, and judgment records in California.
OSHA safety record
Federal OSHA inspection history, citations, and penalty amounts. Performs minor repair, maintenance, and installation work across multiple trades, typically at sub-contractor-threshold project values-specific.
BBB complaints
Better Business Bureau complaint history and accreditation status.
Phoenix detection
Dissolved entities reopening under a new name at the same address.
Coverage
Verify handymen in any California city.
Groundcheck covers every handyman and contractor entity registered in California, including: