Anyone who has ever had to build a bidder list from scratch knows how broken the process is. Hours spent searching Google, cross-referencing spreadsheets, calling numbers that are disconnected, chasing down license verifications from state websites that haven’t been updated since 2009.

The National Contractor Index was built to fix that. We index licensed contractor data directly from public state licensing boards — every active license, every trade category, every city — and make it searchable in one place. No self-reported listings, no pay-to-play rankings, no advertising. Just clean, verified public record data organized the way the industry actually works.

Whether you’re a project manager putting together a MEP bid list for a healthcare facility in Grand Rapids or a homeowner trying to find a licensed roofer in Tampa — the answer should take seconds, not hours.

Unlike lead-generation platforms that charge contractors per lead and rank results based on advertising spend, the National Contractor Index operates as a true public registry. Here’s how it works:

The National Contractor Index was founded by construction industry professionals with direct experience in commercial project management, subcontractor coordination, and site supervision. We built the tool because we lived the problem firsthand — and we were tired of waiting for someone else to fix it.

If you hold an active state contractor license, your basic listing is already live on the National Contractor Index. Owners and GCs searching for licensed subs in your area can already find your name, license number, and trade.

Claiming your listing is free. Once claimed, you can add your contact information, website, and company logo. Upgrading to a Verified listing — starting at $149/year — unlocks priority placement in search results, bid capabilities, project types, and the NCI Verified badge that signals to owners and GCs that you’re legitimate and ready to work.

Verification uses your state-registered email address to confirm ownership. The process takes less than five minutes.

All contractor data in the National Contractor Index is sourced from publicly available state licensing board records. We update our data regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy for all records. License status, contact information, and business details may change between update cycles.

Always verify a contractor’s current license status directly with the issuing state agency before awarding a contract. The National Contractor Index is a reference tool — not a substitute for your own due diligence.

The National Contractor Index is not affiliated with any state licensing agency or government body.