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.
What License Verification Covers
License verification confirms the current status and history of professional credentials directly from the issuing authority. It goes beyond "does this license exist" to confirm it's active, unrestricted, and in good standing.
License Status
Current status of the license: active, inactive, expired, suspended, revoked, or surrendered. The most critical data point for any licensed professional.
Expiration Date
When the license is set to expire, enabling proactive renewal tracking and compliance planning.
Disciplinary Actions
Formal disciplinary actions taken by the licensing board: reprimands, probation, practice restrictions, fines, or revocation proceedings.
License Number & Type
Official license number, license type, and any specializations or endorsements associated with the credential.
Issuing Authority
The licensing board, state agency, or professional registry that issued and maintains the credential.
Scope of Practice
Any limitations or restrictions on the scope of practice, such as geographic restrictions, supervision requirements, or practice limitations.
How License Verification Works
PSBI uses primary source verification - contacting the licensing board or official registry directly - rather than relying on aggregated databases that may be outdated.
License Information Collected
The candidate provides license type, number, and issuing state/authority. PSBI identifies the correct licensing board or registry to verify against.
Primary Source Verification
PSBI verifies the license directly with the issuing licensing board or official registry - not through aggregated third-party databases. Primary source verification is the standard for compliance.
Status Report Delivered
The verification report confirms license status, expiration, disciplinary history, and any restrictions. Discrepancies between what was claimed and what was verified are documented.
Ongoing Tracking (Optional)
After initial verification, the license can be enrolled in ongoing monitoring - tracking expiration dates, status changes, and disciplinary actions automatically as part of the position's compliance rules.
Common License Types Verified
PSBI verifies professional licenses across all industries and states. Here are the most commonly verified credential categories.
| 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 |
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.
Verified at Hire
License status confirmed: active, unrestricted, no disciplinary actions. Good to go.
Tracked Ongoing
System monitors for expiration, status changes, and disciplinary actions. Alerts before problems become crises.
Learn About License TrackingDesigned to be built into role-based compliance rules. When you configure a position that requires a professional license, the system enforces both initial verification and ongoing tracking. No one has to remember to check if a nurse's license is still active - the system handles it.
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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