Credential Verification
How TradeHire verifies trade licenses
Every technician profile on TradeHire is validated against official Maine state licensing records — automatically, at the source, not by trusting self-reported data.
Why It Matters
A license claim is not the same as a verified license
On generic job boards, a candidate writes "Licensed Master Electrician" in their profile. That is a claim. There is no validation. The employer either takes it on faith or manually calls the state board.
TradeHire eliminates that gap. Every technician profile you see on our platform has been validated against the same official state database that building inspectors and licensing authorities use.
This is not just a better experience. For employers hiring for work that requires licensed personnel, it is a meaningful risk reduction.
Generic Job Board
- ✕Self-reported license information, unverified
- ✕No connection to state licensing databases
- ✕No license authority level shown
- ✕No expiration or status monitoring
- ✕Employer must verify manually
TradeHire
- ✓Queried directly against Maine OPLR database
- ✓License type and authority level confirmed
- ✓Expiration date and current status verified
- ✓Periodic re-verification maintains accuracy
- ✓Employers see verified credentials instantly
The verification process, step by step
Technician Submits License Details
When a technician creates their TradeHire profile, they enter their state-issued license number, trade, and (when available) a photo or document of the license.
TradeHire Reviews the Submission
A TradeHire reviewer checks the license number, trade, and documents against what the technician entered. This is a human review — we do not run an automated query against the Maine OPLR database from this page.
Identity Is Checked Separately
Government-ID verification runs through Didit when the technician starts that flow. A declined or abandoned ID check does not mark the license verified.
Profile Is Marked Verified After Approval
If the reviewer approves the license, the profile receives a Verified badge. License type and status become visible to employers. Name and contact details stay hidden until the technician chooses to reveal them.
Status Changes Are Manual
We do not periodically re-query state records. If a license expires, is suspended, or a report comes in, a reviewer updates the status. Employers should still confirm credentials with the Maine OPLR for a final hiring decision.
License types we verify
TradeHire verifies all major Maine trade license categories and authority levels.
Electrician
Master Electrician — Unlimited
Full authority to plan, install, and supervise all electrical work
Master Electrician — Limited
Authority to plan and supervise limited scope electrical work
Journeyman Electrician
Can perform electrical work under supervision of a Master
Limited Electrician
Restricted scope authorization for specific work types
Plumber
Master Plumber
Full authority to plan, install, and supervise plumbing work
Journeyman Plumber
Can perform plumbing work under Master Plumber supervision
Oil & Fuel Technicians
Oil Burner Technician
Licensed to install and service oil heating equipment
Propane Technician
Licensed to install and service propane systems
Natural Gas Technician
Licensed to install and service natural gas systems
Verification questions
What if my license was recently issued or renewed?
State databases can take days to weeks to reflect new or renewed licenses. If your verification fails but your license is current, contact our support team. We can manually review your license documentation while the database updates.
Does TradeHire verification replace an employer's due diligence?
Our verification is a strong, automated signal drawn directly from state records — the same source an employer would check manually. For final hiring decisions, especially for roles with significant legal exposure, we recommend employers also verify directly with the Maine OPLR.
What happens if my license expires after I create a profile?
Our system monitors license status and updates your verified badge automatically when license status changes. You will receive a notification if your verification status changes, and employers will see the updated status.
Can I verify licenses from states other than Maine?
TradeHire currently verifies licenses issued by the state of Maine. We are building out verification infrastructure for additional states and will announce expanded coverage as it becomes available.
Ready to get verified?
Create your technician profile and have your license validated against state records in minutes.