StateCred - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

StateCred is a cloud-based REST API and free public lookup tool for verifying occupational and contractor licenses against official US state licensing authority records. A single HTTPS endpoint returns a consistent JSON response containing license number, licensee name, license status (active, expired, suspended, or revoked), expiration date, and profession — with response times under 100ms. Data is updated weekly and sourced directly from state licensing portals, normalizing inconsistent raw state data into a queryable, developer-friendly format. No on-premises deployment is required.

StateCred targets developers and businesses that verify professional licenses at scale, including proptech platforms, home services marketplaces, background screening providers, and construction-adjacent businesses. Covered professions include contractors, electricians, plumbers, roofers, and other licensed trades across multiple US states. A free public license search by profession and city is available without authentication. Paid plans start at $19.99/month and include webhook support on higher tiers, making the API suitable for startups through enterprise-scale operations. A free tier offering 100 API calls per day requires no credit card, lowering the barrier to evaluation and low-volume use.

By abstracting away the complexity of building and maintaining custom integrations against individual state licensing portals — which are frequently slow, inconsistent, or unavailable — StateCred reduces engineering overhead and platform liability. The single-endpoint design works with any tech stack, and standard HTTP status codes alongside consistent JSON field naming reduce integration time. For platforms that verify contractor credentials at onboarding or during active engagements, StateCred provides a programmatic alternative to manual license lookups.