License Data
What each column means
trade and state identify the pairing; jurisdiction and jurisdiction_note describe who regulates it; authority and authority_url identify the regulator; license_types contains roles, scopes, and nested fees; exam, experience, education, bond, insurance, renewal, and background_check hold requirements when available; local_note and notes explain exceptions; verified, confidence, and publish describe research status.
Download
CSV · JSON. CSV stores nested values as JSON text in cells; JSON preserves the nested structure. These are the implemented REST exports for the licenses dataset.
How the records were collected
Research started with government licensing boards, secretaries of state, federal agencies, and the sources identified in each record. The verification log dated September 24, 2026 records 267 confirmed fee checks and 5 confirmed jurisdiction checks. A check compares the stored claim with an official page, rule, statute, or official board publication and keeps the evidence URL. Those counts cover the verification log across the project, not every field in this particular download. Commercial price observations are labeled as market estimates.
Check the source link and verification date before relying on a record. Government pages and fees can change between checks. An empty value means the research does not support a usable amount; it should not be read as zero.
Limitations
Licensing research currently covers five states. A record can describe the absence of a statewide license while city or county rules still apply. License categories and fees depend on role and legal entity; do not sum every listed fee as if all applied to one applicant.
CSV is a convenience export, not a flat one-row-per-fee table. Open the JSON when you need nested fee evidence or the complete source context. For a decision, confirm that the source date, jurisdiction, and license class match your situation.
Reuse and citation
Free to cite with attribution. Suggested citation: “Trade Business Guide, Trade license records, accessed [your access date].” Link to this dataset page and, where practical, to the original authority. A citation does not transfer responsibility for checking current rules.
See methodology, source policy, and corrections.
Last updated: September 26, 2026