Illinois does not require a statewide landscaper 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.
Illinois does not license landscape contractors at the state level. Landscape architects are licensed by IDFPR; pesticide applicators require a Department of Agriculture license.
What we check
Six classes of public record for Illinois landscapers.
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 Illinois.
OSHA safety record
Federal OSHA inspection history, citations, and penalty amounts. Installs and maintains lawns, planting, hardscapes, irrigation, retaining walls, and outdoor lighting on residential and commercial properties-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 landscapers in any Illinois city.
Groundcheck covers every landscaper and contractor entity registered in Illinois, including: