Pennsylvania professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) under 63 P.S. The state publishes a unified License Lookup at pals.pa.gov covering medicine, nursing, real estate, accountancy, and dozens of other license types.
About Pennsylvania Licenses
Pennsylvania Licenses
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Appraisers
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Pennsylvania appraiser registration verification from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council.
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Attorneys
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania registered attorneys by name, attorney ID, or city.
Attorneys | Discipline
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Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme list of attorney disbarments, suspensions, and reinstatements.
Auctioneers
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Auctioneers.
Banks, Trust Companies, Credit Untions
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Search for Pennsylvania state chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, and holding companies.
Barbers
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Barbers.
Check Cashers
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Search Pennsylvania Department of Banking records for licensed Check Cashers.
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Chiropractic
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Chiropractors.
Consumer Discount Companies
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Search Pennsylvania Department of Banking records for licensed Consumer Discount Companies.
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Continuing Care Communities
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Browse this Pennsylvania Insurance Department list of licensed Continuing Care Communities by county name or region.
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Contractors
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Provided by the Pennsylvania Attorney General. Search for contractors by keyword and location, or HIC number, business name, city, and zip.
Cosmetology
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Licensed Cosmetologists and Cosmetology Teachers. Search by facility or individual name, or license number.
Credit Services Loan Brokers
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Search Pennsylvania Department of Banking records for licensed Credit Services Loan Brokers.
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Debt Management Services
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Search Pennsylvania Department of Banking records for licensed Debt Management Services.
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Engineers
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Pennsylvania licensed Engineers. Search by facility or individual name, or license number.
Fundraisers
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Professional fundraising solicitors and counsels registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Insurance Adjusters & Appraisers
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Search this Pennsylvania Insurance Department service for licensed insurance agents, brokers, administrators, managers, adjusters, appraisers, and.
Insurance Administrators
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Browse or search the Pennsylvania Insurance Department list of licensed insurance companies.
Insurance Agencies & Broker Firms
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Search this Pennsylvania Insurance Department service for licensed insurance businesses: agencies, broker services, adjusters, appraisers, etc.
Insurance Agents & Brokers
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Search this Pennsylvania Insurance Department service for licensed insurance agents, brokers, administrators, managers, and producers.
Insurance Companies
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Browse or search the Pennsylvania Insurance Department list of licensed insurance companies.
Insurance Companies - Licensed
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Browse or search the Pennsylvania Insurance Department list of licensed insurance companies.
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Insurance Companies - Qualified Unlicensed Reinsurers
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Browse the Pennsylvania Insurance Department list by name for Qualified Unlicensed Reinsurers.
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Insurance Companies - Risk Retention Groups
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Browse or search the Pennsylvania Insurance Department list of registered risk retention groups.
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Insurance | Enforcement Actions
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Pennsylvania Department of Insurance violations and enforcement actions against insurance agents, brokers, companies, and other related persons.
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Interpreters for the Deaf
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Search for interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing in Pennsylvania.
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Licensing Disciplinary Actions
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View the monthly lists of disciplinary and/or corrective actions taken by Pennsylvania professional licensing boards and commissions.
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Liquor Control - Wine and Spirit Stores
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board licensed Wine and Spirit Stores.
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Manicurists
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Search Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs professional licenses database for licensed Manicurists.
Marriage & Family Therapists
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Marriage & Family Therapists.
Money Transmitters - Pennsylvania
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Search Pennsylvania Department of Banking records for licensed Money Transmitters.
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Motor Vehicle Finance Companies
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Search Pennsylvania Department of Banking records for licensed Motor Vehicle Finance Companies.
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Notaries - Pennsylvania
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Information on how to submit a request for the Pennsylvania Department of State list of active notaries.
Nursing Home Administrators
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Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator licensing verification database.
Occupational Therapists
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Pennsylvania Occupational Therapists licensing verification database.
Pawnbrokers
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Search Pennsylvania Department of Banking records for licensed Pawnbrokers.
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Personal Care Home Directory
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Use this directory to search for Personal Care Homes and assisted living facilities licensed in Pennsylvania.
Physicians
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Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs professional licenses database of licensed Physicians.
Professional
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Search Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database for professional licenses.
Psychologists
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Psychologists.
Real Estate Appraisers
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers licensing verification database.
Respiratory Therapists
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Search for and verify Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist licenses.
Social Workers
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Social Workers.
Speech Language Pathologists
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Pennsylvania Speech Language Pathologist licensing verification.
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
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Search for licensed Pennsylvania licensed Teachers of the Hearing Impaired.
Teachers - Continuing Education Progress
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Check the continuing education of a Pennsylvania educator by Professional Personnel ID.
Teachers | Disciplinary Actions
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Notifications of Certificate Actions.
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Vehicle Auctions
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Vehicle Auctions.
Vehicle Salespersons
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs database of licensed Vehicle Salespersons.
Liquor Control - Wine and Spirit Stores
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board licensed Wine and Spirit Stores.
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Insurance Continuing Education Providers
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Search for Pennsylvania approved Insurance Continuing Education Providers.
Nurse Aides
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Search for Pennsylvania licensed Nurse Aides by registration number, name, or city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a Pennsylvania business or professional license?
Pennsylvania 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.