Massachusetts professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Division of Professional Licensure (DPL) and specialty boards (medicine, nursing, real estate, contractors) under M.G.L. c. 13 and c. 112. DPL publishes a unified License Lookup at elicensing.mass.gov; the Board of Building Regulations and Standards covers contractor licenses.
About Massachusetts Licenses
Massachusetts Licenses
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Adoption and Foster Care Agencies licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Alcoholic Beverage
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Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission license verification, including breweries, distilleries, wineries, alcohol beverage.
Appraisers
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Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council certified Massachusetts appraisers.
🌐 asc.gov
Athletic Trainers
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals license search for athletic trainers.
Attorneys | Disciplinary Decisions
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Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers attorney disciplinary decisions.
Audiologists & Speech-Language
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Massachusetts Board of Speech-Language pathology and Audiology license verifications.
Banks & Credit Unions
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List of licensed Massachusetts State Chartered Banks and Credit Unions.
Barber
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Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering license verification for barbers, barber shops, barber schools, and barber.
Certified Public Accountants
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Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy license verification for CPAs and firms.
Check Cashers
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of licensed check cashers in Excel format.
🌐 mass.gov
Check Sellers
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of licensed check sellers.
🌐 mass.gov
Child Care Providers
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Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care search for licensed child care programs.
Collection Agencies
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Massachusetts Division of Banks licensed Collection Agencies.
🌐 mass.gov
Community Health Workers
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License verification for Massachusetts Community Health Workers.
Contractors | Home Improvement
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Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation lookup for licensed of Home Improvement Contractors (HIC).
Cosmetology
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Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering license verification for cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists, salons.
Counselors & Therapists
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services license verification for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists.
Day Care Centers
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Licensed day care, adoption centers, foster care providers, and residential programs in Massachusetts.
Debt Collectors
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of licensed debt collectors.
🌐 mass.gov
Dentists / Dental
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Massachusetts license verification for dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, sedation, and anesthesia permits.
Dietitians & Nutritionists
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Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nutritionists and Dietitians license search.
Drinking Water
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Massachusetts Board of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities license verification for facilities and operators.
Electricians
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Massachusetts Board of Electricians license verification for electricians, contractors, systems engineers, and technicians.
Electrologists
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Massachusetts Board of Electrologists license search for electrologists, lecturers, instructors, and schools.
Emergency Medical Services
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Massachusetts license verification for EMTs, paramedics, examiners, and instuctors.
Engineers
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Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors license search for engineers.
Foreign Transmittal
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of foreign transmittal company licensees.
🌐 mass.gov
Funeral
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Massachusetts Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing license verification for funeral establishments, funeral directors, funeral home assistants.
Hearing Instrument
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Massachusetts Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists license search.
Insurance Premium Finance
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of insurance premium finance agencies licensees.
🌐 mass.gov
Insurance | Agents & Agencies
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Massachusetts Division of Insurance lists of licensed insurance agents, advisors, brokers, adjusters, appraisers, managers, and agencies.
🌐 mass.gov
Insurance | Companies
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Massachusetts Division of Insurance licensed insurance companies.
🌐 mass.gov
Insurance | Producers
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Massachusetts Division of Insurance licensed insurance brokers, agents, advisors, managers, appraisers, producers, managers, and agencies.
🌐 mass.gov
Land Surveyors
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Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors license search.
Loan Servicers
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of third party loan servicer licensees in Excel format.
🌐 mass.gov
Massage Therapy
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Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy license search for massage therapists and facilities.
Mortgage Brokers
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of mortgage broker licensees.
🌐 mass.gov
Mortgage Lenders
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of licensed mortgage lenders.
🌐 mass.gov
Motor Vehicle Finance
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of licensed motor vehicle finance companies in Excel format.
🌐 mass.gov
Native Lumber Producers
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Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation list of registered native lumber producers.
🌐 mass.gov
Nurses
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Massachusetts Health Professions license verification for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, clinical nurse specialists, RN anesthetists.
Nursing Home Administrators
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License verification search for Massachusetts nursing home administrators and administrators in training.
Occupational Schools | Private
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Massachusetts Board of Private Occupational School Education license search for schools and sales representatives.
Occupational Therapists
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals license search for occupational therapists and assistants.
Pharmaceutical Device Manufacturers
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Massachusetts license verification search for manufacturers of pharmaceutical devices.
Pharmacists & Pharmacies
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Massachusetts Health Professions license verification for pharmacies, pharmacy corporations, pharmacists, interns, technicians, trainees, and.
Physical Therapy
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions license verification for physical therapists and assistants.
Physicians & Surgeons
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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine physician license verification.
Plumbers & Gas Fitters
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License verification search from the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
Psychologists
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License verification search from the Massachusetts Board of Psychologists.
Real Estate | State
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Massachusetts real estate broker, salesperson, business, and real estate school license search.
Retail Installment Finance
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of retail installment finance company licensees.
🌐 mass.gov
Septic Systems
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New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission lists of septic system inspectors and soil evaluators.
Small Loans
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Download a Massachusetts Division of Banks list of licensed small loan companies.
🌐 mass.gov
Social Workers
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License verification search from the Massachusetts Board of Social Workers.
Telecommunications Companies
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Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable search for licensed telecommunications operators.
TV & Radio Technicians
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Massachusetts Board of Radio and Television Technicians license search for master and registered technicians.
Veterinarians
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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine license verification.
Well Drillers
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection list of certified well drillers.
🌐 mass.gov
Vehicle Inspections & Emissions Repair
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Registered vehicle inspection stations and emissions repair facilities in Massachusetts.
Hood Cleaning
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for hood cleaning professionals.
Marine Fueling
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for licensed marine fueling individuals and companies.
Firemen & Engineers
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for public safety firemen and stationary engineers.
Oil Burner
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for oil burner technicians and apprentices.
Fire Suppression
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for fire suppression licensees.
Explosives
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for blasting, cannon & mortar, fireworks, fireman, and special effects licensees.
Nuclear Power Plant
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for nuclear power plant operators, engineers, and assistant operators.
Elevator
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Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections license verification for elevator mechanics, operators, and continuing education providers.
Building & Construction
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Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections license verification for contractors, building officials, construction supervisors, and motion picture operators.
Plumbers & Pipefitters
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Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections license verification for plumbers, pipefitters, refrigeration contractors, tramway operators, sprinkler contractors, inspectors, concrete pump operators, excavator and loader operators, and more.
Amusement Device
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Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Inspections license search for maintenance mechanics, amusement device inspectors, carousel/rock wall/inflatable device operators, and amusement facilities.
Gas, Electric & Cable Utilities
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs GIS map search for local electric, gas, and cable TV utilities.
Storage Tanks
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services license verification for aboveground storage tank licensees.
Boxing & MMA
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Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections license verification for boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA) referees, judges, physicians, timekeepers, mangers, matchmakers, professional contestants, promoters, trainers, seconds, scorers, booking agencies, and ticket resellers.
Real Estate | ARELLO
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Real estate license verification for Massachusetts from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a Massachusetts business or professional license?
Massachusetts publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.
Where do I check a contractor license?
Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.
How do I look up a real estate or medical license?
State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.
Are license lookups free?
Yes — state license verification services are free.