Professional License Check
A Professional License Check in the U.S. is the process of verifying that an individual holds—and remains in good standing with—a valid, government‑issued license for a regulated profession. Many occupations (e.g., doctors, nurses, lawyers, architects, real estate agents, CPAs, electricians, cosmetologists) require state licensure, and employers, clients, or regulators often need to confirm that:
- The license is current (not expired, suspended, or revoked)
- The license is for the correct profession and scope of practice
- There are no disciplinary actions, sanctions, or malpractice claims on record
License Types
| Category | License Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Allied Professions | Physician (MD, DO) | License to diagnose and treat patients (State Medical Board) |
| Healthcare & Allied Professions | Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensure by State Board of Nursing |
| Healthcare & Allied Professions | Dentist (DDS, DMD) | State Dental Board license |
| Healthcare & Allied Professions | Pharmacist (RPh) | State Board of Pharmacy license |
| Healthcare & Allied Professions | Physical Therapist (PT) / Occupational Therapist (OT) | State Board of Physical/Occupational Therapy licensure |
| Healthcare & Allied Professions | Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) / Medical Technologist | State Dept. of Health or Board of Medical Examiners licensure |
| Legal & Compliance | Attorney / Lawyer (Bar Admission) | License to practice law (State Bar Association) |
| Legal & Compliance | Paralegal (Certified Paralegal, CP) | Voluntary certification (e.g., NALA) |
| Legal & Compliance | Notary Public | Appointment by State Secretary of State |
| Finance & Insurance | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | State Board of Accountancy license |
| Finance & Insurance | Securities Broker‑Dealer / Investment Adviser | FINRA Series licenses (e.g., Series 7, Series 63) + state registrations |
| Finance & Insurance | Insurance Producer / Agent / Broker | State Dept. of Insurance license (life, health, property/casualty) |
| Finance & Insurance | Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) | NMLS registration + state licensing |
| Engineering & Technical | Professional Engineer (PE) | State Board of Professional Engineers licensure (FE + PE exams) |
| Engineering & Technical | Architect (RA) | NCARB certification + state license |
| Engineering & Technical | Land Surveyor (PLS) | State Board of Professional Land Surveyors license |
| Engineering & Technical | Geologist (PG) | State Board of Geology licensure |
| Construction & Skilled Trades | General Contractor / Specialty Contractor | State or local contractor’s license (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC) |
| Construction & Skilled Trades | Electrician (Journeyman / Master Electrician) | State or municipal electrician’s license |
| Construction & Skilled Trades | Plumber (Journeyman / Master Plumber) | State or local plumbing license |
| Construction & Skilled Trades | Cosmetologist / Barber | State Board of Cosmetology license |
| Education & Counseling | Teacher / School Administrator | State Dept. of Education teaching certificate or credential |
| Education & Counseling | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / School Counselor | State Board of Counseling licensure |
| Education & Counseling | Social Worker (LCSW, LMSW) | State Board of Social Work licensure |
| Real Estate & Appraisal | Real Estate Salesperson / Broker | State Real Estate Commission license |
| Real Estate & Appraisal | Real Estate Appraiser (Trainee, Licensed, Certified) | State Appraisal Board license |
| Aviation & Maritime | Pilot (Private, Commercial, ATP) | FAA‑issued pilot certificates |
| Aviation & Maritime | Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) | FAA Airframe & Powerplant license |
| Aviation & Maritime | Maritime Captain / Mate | U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) |
API Integration
Request
{
"verificationName": "us-license",
"txId": "67fe839ee7f1d31fb1013251",
"data": {
"stateCode": "FL",
"licenseNumber": "1231342",
"firstName": "firstName",
"lastName": "lastName",
"dob": "03-06-1996",
"licenseType": "NURSING",
"issuedBy": "",
"issuedDate": "",
"expirationDate": ""
}
}
Response(Pending)
{
"code": 0,
"message": "Success",
"data": {
"result": {
"orderId": "1840fe76d6f345f2badbac91670b5f4a",
"notificationPostURL": "https://notification.api.trential.dev/v1"
},
"state": "IN_PROGRESS"
}
}
Response(Complete)
{
"code": 0,
"message": "Success",
"data": {
"result": {
"firstName": "Jane",
"lastName": "Doe",
"dob": "1990-04-15",
"license": {
"value": "Registered Nurse",
"verified": true,
"discovered": "Registered Nurse"
},
"issuedLocation": {
"value": "Philadelphia, PA",
"verified": true,
"discovered": "Philadelphia, PA"
},
"issuedBy": {
"value": "Pennsylvania Board of Nursing",
"verified": true,
"discovered": "Pennsylvania Board of Nursing"
},
"issueDate": {
"value": "2018-06-01",
"verified": true,
"discovered": "2018-06-01"
},
"expirationDate": {
"value": "2025-06-01",
"verified": true,
"discovered": "2025-06-01"
},
"licenseNumber": {
"value": "RN1234567",
"verified": true,
"discovered": "RN1234567"
}
},
"state": "IN_PROGRESS"
}
}
Sample Data
{
"stateCode": "FL",
"licenseNumber": "1231342",
"firstName": "firstName",
"lastName": "lastName",
"dob": "03-06-1996",
"licenseType": "NURSING",
"issuedBy": "",
"issuedDate": "",
"expirationDate": ""
}