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A Full Minnesota Contractor Check.

MN Contractor Check pulls together licensing, insurance, business standing, and red-flag data into one simple report. No guessing, no digging through five different state websites. Just clear answers before you hire. We call out what’s in good shape, what’s missing, and what doesn’t look right — all in plain Minnesota language. You’ll see how long they’ve been around, whether they’re properly set up to work here, and what level of risk you’re really taking if you move forward. It’s the homework most homeowners never have time to do on their own, done for you in under a minute. Hire with confidence, hire MNCC Verified.

How MN Contractor Check Works – Step by Step

In a couple of clicks, you’ll know who you’re really hiring. Here’s what happens when you search a contractor on MN Contractor Check.

1
Tell us who you’re hiring.
Enter the contractor’s business name, city or service area, and what type of work they’re doing (roofing, tree service, HVAC, remodeling, etc.). This lets us match your search to the correct Minnesota records.
Catches False Listings
Helps Avoid Impersonators
2
We run a full Minnesota compliance scan.
Behind the scenes, MN Contractor Check looks at state licensing, business registration, insurance details, and more to see if the company is properly set up to work in Minnesota.
Licenses & Trade Checks
Business Status & Filings
3
We verify licensing, registration & insurance.
We check for active Minnesota licenses (when required), current business registration with the state, and whether they carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. If something is missing, you’ll see it.
MN License Status & History
Liability & Workers’ Comp
4
We calculate the MNCC Verification Score & badges.
Based on our checks, we assign an MNCC Verification Score and a badge level from Basic to Elite. Higher scores mean stronger documentation, cleaner history, and lower risk for homeowners.
0–100 Verification Score
Badge Level at a Glance
5
You see red flags, risks & next steps.
If we find gaps or issues, we call them out in plain language — what’s missing, why it matters, and what questions to ask before you sign any contract or hand over a deposit.
Simple Risk Explanations
Guidance Before You Hire
What Your Report Actually Shows

Every contractor search comes back with a simple report. You don’t have to be an attorney or an insurance agent to understand it — we translate the details into plain English for Minnesota homeowners.

MNCC Verification Score & Badge Levels

The MNCC Verification Score runs from 0 to 100. The higher the score, the more complete and reliable the contractor’s documentation and history. Their badge level makes that score easy to read at a glance.

Licensing & Registration
Insurance & Risk
History & Consistency
Level 1 – Standard Verified Legally compliant contractors with some developing areas that need strengthening for full verification.
Level 2 – MNCC Verified Fully vetted contractors that meet MNCC standards for reliability, compliance, and documentation.
Level 3 – Elite Verified Outstanding documentation, strong homeowner reviews, and reliable systems developed over many years.
Level 4 – Elite+ Verified Premier-level verification for contractors with superior reliability, mature systems, and proven trustworthiness.
Red Flags & Risks
If there’s a problem, we don’t hide it.
  • No active license when one is required for their trade.
  • Business not in good standing or not registered in Minnesota.
  • Missing or unverifiable liability or workers’ comp insurance.
  • Suspicious name changes, complaints, or other risk patterns.
For each red flag, MN Contractor Check explains what it means, why it matters, and what questions to ask before you agree to any work or payment.
7 Red Flags Before You Hire
Real Minnesota examples of shady bids, sketchy paperwork, and contractor behavior that should make you walk away.
Read the Full Breakdown →
Pre-hire backup

Get backup before you hire — not after things go wrong.

Use this pre-hire checklist alongside MN Contractor Check’s verification tools so you’re not guessing about licenses, insurance coverage, or business standing. Take a minute now to confirm your contractor is legit before you sign anything or hand over a deposit. Hire witih confidence, hire MNCC Verified.

  • Licensing, insurance & business standing review
  • Plain-English breakdown of quote details
  • Red-flag detection before you approve the job
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