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Handyman verification · Maryland

Check handyman license in Maryland.

Verify any handyman in Maryland for free. Groundcheck pulls Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license status, entity registration, court judgments, OSHA citations, and BBB complaints. Every line sourced. The contractor is never notified.

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MD Handyman licensing requirements

Maryland handyman licensing.

State license required

Maryland requires MHIC licensing for any residential home improvement work over $500 — there is no practical handyman exemption.

Licensing boardMaryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC)
License classHome Improvement Contractor / Subcontractor
Trigger thresholdMHIC required for jobs over $500 of residential improvement
What we check

Six classes of public record for Maryland handymen.

State license standing
Active, lapsed, revoked, or expired status from the MD handyman licensing board.
Entity registration
Secretary of State filing status: active, dissolved, or administratively revoked.
Court judgments & liens
Public court filings, UCC liens, and judgment records in Maryland.
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 Maryland city.

Groundcheck covers every handyman and contractor entity registered in Maryland, including:

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One search. Six record classes. A clear verdict in under 90 seconds.

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