Why CredentialClear
With CredentialClear, the differences are clear.
State databases will always be the source of truth. But that should not limit how your business builds contractor relationships and identifies potential liability.
Feature Matrix
What it means for your team
The same verified data, applied differently depending on how you work.
| Feature | Property Managers | Insurance Underwriters | Any Business Hiring Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live state registry data | Approve vendors using current status from the source, not old paperwork | Underwrite on current facts, not applicant self-reporting | Know a contractor's real status today, not when their certificate was printed |
| Multi-state coverage | One process across every covered market in your portfolio | One search across territories instead of 15 state board sites | Hire across state lines without learning each state's system |
| Search by license number, business name, or owner name | Find any vendor however they're listed on the invoice | Match applicants even when the business name and license holder differ | Look up a contractor with whatever details you have |
| Filter by city, county, ZIP, and license type | Build local vendor shortlists for a specific property | Narrow screening to a territory or class of business | Find qualified contractors near your job site |
| License status at a glance (Active, Expired, Suspended) | Know instantly if a vendor can take the next work order | See bindability in one look at the point of decision | Make a go/no-go hiring call in seconds |
| Bond and insurance verification | Confirm vendors are bonded and covered before they enter a unit | Spot bond or workers' comp gaps missing from the application | Avoid paying for an uninsured contractor's injury or damage |
| Google Reviews | Check residents will be happy with the work, not just that it's legal | Add a reputation signal to the risk picture | Weigh quality alongside compliance before you commit |
| Violator cross-reference | Stop unlicensed vendors before they reach your property | Flag misrepresented applicants before the risk is on the books | Catch known bad actors without extra searching |
| Export to CSV | Show owners and auditors your vendor due diligence | Document verification in the underwriting file | Keep a dated record that you checked |
| OSHA 10/30-Hour card verification | Confirm vendor crews meet site safety requirements | Validate safety training claims on applications | Confirm the crew on site is trained, not just the company |
| NFF forklift certification verification | Verify equipment operators before they work on your property | Confirm certified operators for equipment-heavy risks | Check operators are certified before they run equipment |
| Verified Badge for contractors | Vendors bring live proof of status, speeding onboarding | Applicants can present verifiable proof with submissions | Contractors show proof you can check with one scan |
| Save to roster | Keep your whole vendor network in one place | Build a list of insureds to watch | Keep your approved contractors organized in one list |
| Bulk import | Verify an entire vendor network after an acquisition or market launch | Screen your existing book, not just new business | Check every current contractor in one pass |
| Internal notes and ratings | Keep vendor history when site managers change | Record underwriting observations about each insured | Rehire good contractors and avoid repeat problems |
| Status tracking and alerts | Catch lapsed vendors before the next work order | Get notified of suspensions or expirations mid-term | Learn about a lapsed license before something goes wrong |
| REST API with tiered access | Connect verification to your property or vendor management system | Build checks into quoting and underwriting workflows | Automate checks in your procurement or onboarding tools |
| Result caching (refreshed every 15 minutes) | Fast repeat lookups across a large portfolio | Speed for high-volume submissions without stale data | Quick rechecks without waiting on state sites |
| 15-day free trial | Test it on your real vendor list risk-free | Run your own book through it before committing | Try it on your next hire at no cost |
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