How to check if a contractor is licensed in Indiana
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
In Indiana, the state keeps license or registration records for plumbing contractors, and each has an official lookup or board listed below. For general contractors, electrical contractors, HVAC contractors and roofing contractors, our survey found no state-level license, so check with the city or county where the work is done. Check the record before you sign a contract or pay a deposit, and treat the board's own record as final.
Which board covers which trade
| Trade | Who keeps the record | Official lookup |
|---|---|---|
| General contractor | City or county | Indiana does not license general contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
| Electrical | City or county | Indiana does not license electrical contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
| Plumbing | Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) | Search plumbing licenses |
| HVAC | City or county | Indiana does not license HVAC contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
| Roofing | City or county | Indiana does not license roofing contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
Local licensing offices
| Jurisdiction | Agency | Credentials | Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis / Marion County | Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS), City of Indianapolis source | General contractor, Electrical contractor, Heating and cooling (HVAC) contractor, Wrecking contractor, Plumbing contractor registration (state license registered with the city) | Search Indianapolis / Marion County licenses |
| Evansville / Vanderburgh County | Building Commission, City of Evansville source | Building General Contractor, Residential General Contractor, Unlimited Roofing Contractor, Limited Roofing Contractor, Master Electrician, Master Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioner Installer, Master Refrigeration Installer, Master Plumber | No online lookup found |
| South Bend / St. Joseph County | Building Department, City of South Bend source | Building, Electrical, HVAC (includes Refrigeration and Hood Installer), Plumbing (includes Industrial Process Piping), Fire Alarm System, Fire Suppression, Demolition, Excavating, Sign Contractor | No online lookup found |
Step by step
- Ask the city or county building department where the work is done how they license general contractors.
- For plumbing work, also check the plumbing contractor lookup from Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
- The state license lookup (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) verifies plumbing contractor and journeyman plumber licenses. source The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency publishes disciplinary actions and license litigation for plumbers. source Only plumbers hold a state contractor license in Indiana; check general, electrical, HVAC and roofing contractors with the city or county. source Indianapolis posts monthly lists of licensed general, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and wrecking contractors. source
If the contractor is not licensed, or you have a complaint
- Complaints go to the Indiana Attorney General: a consumer complaint, a licensing enforcement complaint against a licensed plumber, or the Homeowners Protection Unit. source
Homeowner protections in Indiana
- The Plumbers Recovery Fund pays up to $20,000 per court judgment against a licensed plumbing contractor, with a $50,000 lifetime limit per licensee. source
- A recovery fund action must be started within two years after all proceedings against the plumbing contractor end. source
- The recovery fund application must be made within one year after all proceedings on the judgment end. source
- Home improvement work priced over $150 needs a written contract that the contractor gives the homeowner before signing. source
- A home improvement contractor who breaks the contract rules commits a deceptive act the homeowner or the Attorney General can act on. source
Questions
- How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Indiana?
- Indiana does not license general contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or roofing work, use that trade's official lookup in the table on this page where the state keeps one.
- What can I do if a contractor in Indiana is not licensed?
- Complaints go to the Indiana Attorney General: a consumer complaint, a licensing enforcement complaint against a licensed plumber, or the Homeowners Protection Unit.
All Indiana licensing rules by trade
Sources
- https://www.in.gov/core/bg_licenses.html
- https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing-home/
- https://mylicense.in.gov/EVerification/Search.aspx
- https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_25.html
- https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing-home/plumbing-licensing-information/
- https://provexam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Indiana_CIB-2026.06.24.pdf
- https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_24.html
- https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/file-a-complaint/
- https://provexam.com/test-information/
- https://www.indy.gov/activity/licensed-contractors
- https://www.indy.gov/activity/contractor-licenses/
- https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/topic/index.php?topicid=512&structureid=154
- https://southbendin.gov/department/community-investment/building/contractor-licenses/
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.