Identity and classification
Match legal name, license number, status, classification and responsible party. Similar business names are not interchangeable.
VERIFY AT THE SOURCE
Check the contractor record before checking the sales pitch.
Find the correct official license route, then separately verify business identity, classification, insurance, permits and refrigerant credentials.
Start contractor check →CREDENTIALS ARE SEPARATE CHECKS
Match the record to the exact company and job.
A license lookup is evidence about a public record. It is not proof of insurance, workmanship, availability or a fair proposal.
Insurance and permits
Request a current certificate from the insurer and confirm permit responsibility with the authority serving the installation address.
Refrigerant work
EPA Section 608 certification applies to technicians handling regulated refrigerants; it does not replace state or local contractor licensing.
Written project evidence
Exact models, scope, exclusions, commissioning, warranty and cash/finance totals still determine whether proposals are comparable.
NO QUALITY SCORE
CoolCompare does not mark a contractor verified from this form.
Recheck official records immediately before signing because status and requirements can change.