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Confirm active, inactive, expired, suspended, revoked, or surrendered status.
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License & Credential Verification
Verify professional licenses, certifications, and registrations directly from licensing boards and official registries. Confirm active status, check for disciplinary actions, and connect to ongoing tracking.
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License and credential verification
What License Verification Covers
License verification confirms the current status and history of a professional credential directly with the issuing authority, not through a stale aggregated record.
Expiration date
Capture upcoming expiry dates for proactive renewal planning.
Disciplinary actions
Identify formal board actions, restrictions, probation, fines, or revocation proceedings.
License number and type
Confirm the official number, credential type, and specializations.
Issuing authority
Verify against the board, agency, or professional registry that maintains the credential.
Scope of practice
Document applicable limitations, supervision requirements, or practice restrictions.
How it works
How License Verification Works
PSBI uses primary-source verification by contacting the licensing board or official registry directly, rather than relying on aggregated databases that may be outdated.
Information collected
Start with the candidate’s license type, number, and issuing state or authority.
Primary-source verification
Verify directly with the licensing board or official registry, the standard for compliance-sensitive roles.
Status report delivered
Document status, expiration, disciplinary history, restrictions, and any discrepancy from the claim.
Optional ongoing tracking
Enroll the credential in monitoring for expiration dates, status changes, and disciplinary actions after hire.
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From Verification to Ongoing Tracking
License verification at hire confirms the credential is valid on day one. But licenses expire, get suspended, and attract disciplinary actions after hire. PSBI connects initial verification to ongoing license tracking so you know when something changes.
Common License Types Verified
Credential categories across industries and states.
PSBI verifies professional licenses across all industries and states. The exact issuing authority and evidence depend on the position.
| Industry | Common license types |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | Nursing (RN, LPN, NP), Medical (MD, DO), Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Dental, Respiratory Therapy |
| Transportation | Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Hazmat Endorsements, TWIC Cards, Pilot Certificates |
| Financial Services | FINRA registrations (Series 7, 63, 65, 66), Insurance producer licenses, CPA licenses, Banking certifications |
| Education | Teaching certificates, Administrator credentials, Counseling certifications, Paraprofessional certifications |
| Legal | State bar admissions, Paralegal certifications, Notary public commissions |
| Trades & Technical | Electrician, Plumbing, HVAC, General contractor, Real estate agent/broker, Home inspector |
How pricing works. License verification pricing includes the PSBI service fee per credential verified. Some licensing boards charge access fees that are passed through at cost. Contact us for pricing based on the credential types and volume applicable to your organization.
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License & Credential Verification
Verify professional licenses, certifications, and registrations directly from licensing boards and official registries. Active status, disciplinary actions, and expiration tracking.