Verify Your Water Damage & Mold Contractor's License
Texas and Florida both require state licensing for mold remediation work. Before any contractor starts, verify their license number through the official state portal — takes under two minutes.
Why Verifying a License Protects You
- Insurance carriers may deny claims if unlicensed contractors performed work
- Improper mold remediation leaves spores behind — costing more to fix correctly
- Unlicensed mold work is a criminal offense in TX and FL — liability falls on the homeowner too
- IICRC certification (separate from state licensing) is the industry quality standard
Choose Your State
TX · Licensed since 2005
Texas
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
License types required:
- Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC)
- Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC)
- Mold Assessment Technician (MAT)
- Mold Remediation Worker (MRW)
FL · Licensed since 2010
Florida
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)
License types required:
- Mold Assessor
- Mold Remediator
CA · Licensed since 1929
California
California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
License types required:
- B — General Building Contractor (covers mold remediation scope)
- C-20 — HVAC Contractor (if mechanical systems involved)
- ASB — Asbestos Certification (often co-present in older homes)
NY · Licensed since 2016
New York
New York Department of State (DOS) — Mold Licensing
License types required:
- Mold Inspector License
- Mold Assessor License
- Mold Abatement Contractor License
- Mold Abatement Worker Certification
AZ · Licensed since 1931
Arizona
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
License types required:
- CR-65 — Household Cleaning and Water Damage Restoration
- B-1 — General Residential Contractor (for structural work)
- B — General Commercial Contractor (for commercial buildings)
GA · Licensed since 2004
Georgia
Georgia Secretary of State — State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
License types required:
- General Contractor License (covers remediation scope)
- IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Certification (industry standard)
NC · Licensed since 1925
North Carolina
NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)
License types required:
- General Contractor License — Limited, Intermediate, or Unlimited (based on project size)
- IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Certification (industry standard)
LA · Licensed since 1956
Louisiana
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
License types required:
- Mold Remediation Contractor License (LSLBC — Residential Specialty)
- Mold Inspector License
- General Contractor License (for structural reconstruction over $50,000)
WA · Licensed since 1963
Washington
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (WA L&I)
License types required:
- General Contractor Registration (required for all residential work)
- Home Improvement Contractor Registration (for remodeling/repair)
- IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Certification (industry standard)
IL · Licensed since 1982
Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
License types required:
- General Contractor License (Chicago requires local licensing)
- IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Certification (industry standard)
- IDFPR Asbestos Contractor License (for pre-1980 properties)
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