Groundcheck/Massachusetts/Handyman License
Handyman verification · Massachusetts

Check handyman license in Massachusetts.

Verify any handyman in Massachusetts for free. Groundcheck pulls Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation — HIC license status, entity registration, court judgments, OSHA citations, and BBB complaints. Every line sourced. The contractor is never notified.

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MA Handyman licensing requirements

Massachusetts handyman licensing.

State license required

Massachusetts requires Home Improvement Contractor registration through OCABR for residential repair/improvement work over $500.

Licensing boardMassachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation — HIC
License classHome Improvement Contractor (HIC)
Trigger thresholdHIC required for residential improvement projects over $500
What we check

Six classes of public record for Massachusetts handymen.

State license standing
Active, lapsed, revoked, or expired status from the MA 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 Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts city.

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

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

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