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How to find out if a contractor has a business license?

How to find out if a contractor has a business license?

Before you take the bait of a lowball quote, ask to see a contractor’s license. Remember, a business license is not a Contractor’s License. Better yet, verify them for yourself by going to the city and/or state’s government websites to search their license for youreslf.

Can a unlicensed contractor have a business license?

Many unlicensed contractors will tell you that they are licensed when they are not. Remember, a business license is NOT the same as a State of Georgia Contractor’s License. DO NOT TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT. You can do a simple check online to see if they are indeed licensed.

Do you have to have a drivers licence to get a job?

This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver’s licence. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver’s licence upon being hired. Employers should determine which jobs within their organization involve driving as an essential duty.

Can a contractor in Georgia get a business license?

Remember, a business license is NOT the same as a State of Georgia Contractor’s License. DO NOT TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT. You can do a simple check online to see if they are indeed licensed. If the contractor is found to be unlicensed or their license is suspended, do not hire them, as you will not be protected.

Before you take the bait of a lowball quote, ask to see a contractor’s license. Remember, a business license is not a Contractor’s License. Better yet, verify them for yourself by going to the city and/or state’s government websites to search their license for youreslf.

Many unlicensed contractors will tell you that they are licensed when they are not. Remember, a business license is NOT the same as a State of Georgia Contractor’s License. DO NOT TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT. You can do a simple check online to see if they are indeed licensed.

What do you need to know about a business license?

What is a business license? A business license is the legal registration of your company that permits you to operate within your industry and jurisdiction. Small businesses are legally required by federal and local governments to acquire the applicable business licenses before providing goods or services.

Do you need a business license for private security?

Many times people hiring private security mistake a city business license as the company being “licensed” to provide security. Remember that any company you hire to perform private security must provide you with both a PPO issued by BSIS and a business license issued by your local municipality.