Built to make hiring Minnesota contractors less of a gamble.
MN Contractor Check is a Minnesota-first verification project designed to help homeowners quickly confirm that local contractors are properly licensed, insured, and in good standing before anyone signs a contract or shows up on site. Hire the best, rest assured hire MN Verified contractors today.
Why This Exists
Too many Minnesota homeowners find out after a job goes sideways that the contractor they hired was uninsured, improperly licensed, or not even in good standing with the state. On the contractor side, there are great small businesses quietly doing things the right way, but they blend in with the noise.
MN Contractor Check was started by local small-business owners who work in the trades and have seen both sides of this problem. The goal is simple: make it easier for good contractors to stand out—and for homeowners to protect themselves without needing to become experts in state regulations.
Our Goal is Simple
As the platform rolls out, MN Contractor Check will focus on:
- Clear, plain-English checklists for hiring Minnesota contractors.
- A quick way to see if a contractor is licensed and insured.
- A verification badge for businesses that meet core requirements.
- Education around common scams and red flags in Minnesota.
We’re starting with high-impact categories and expanding over time as the verification system and partnerships grow.
MN Contractor Check is built for busy homeowners who want to protect their home and budget without needing to dig through state websites, fine print, and unfamiliar terminology every time they hire someone.
- Simple “before you sign” checklists.
- Guidance on what documents to ask for.
- Alerts about common contractor scams.
For legitimate contractors who invest in licensing, insurance, and compliant operations, MN Contractor Check is being built as a way to show homeowners, “We do this the right way” instead of competing solely on price.
- Visibility to homeowners who value verified pros.
- Education around Minnesota compliance basics.
- Future access to an MN Contractor Check badge system.
How the verification system is being built
MN Contractor Check is rolling out in phases. Behind the scenes, the focus is on building a process that is fair to legitimate contractors and helpful for everyday homeowners—not a pay-to-play directory.
Defining baseline standards for being considered “verified” in Minnesota: appropriate licensing where required, active business status, and proper insurance coverage for the type of work performed.
Creating a clear verification path for contractors and a badge system homeowners can recognize at a glance, alongside education on what that badge does—and does not—mean.
Building simple tools for homeowners to look up contractors, download checklists, and understand the right questions to ask before hiring for projects of different sizes and risk levels.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Get launch updates, tips, and alerts before anyone else.
Homeowners get plain-English checklists and scam warnings. Contractors get platform updates, visibility tips, and compliance reminders.