Professional License Verification

Professional license verification is the process of confirming that a job candidate holds a valid, up-to-date license or certification that they claim and that may be required for their profession. Many professions, such as nursing, medicine, teaching, engineering, accounting (CPAs), real estate, and financial advising, among others, require a specific license. This check confirms the type of license, the issuing authority, the license number, its current status (active, expired, suspended, etc.), and often the dates of issuance and expiration. ScoutLogic will contact or query the appropriate licensing board or regulatory body to ensure the candidate’s credentials are legitimate and in good standing. If any sanctions, revocations, or disciplinary actions are associated with the license, they will also be disclosed where applicable by law.

In fields where workers must be licensed or certified, verifying a specific credential is imperative.

Stay safe and compliant. Hiring someone who lacks a required license can create risk for your company Failing to validate these credentials could result in fines, loss of insurance, or other penalties.

Protect against fraudulent credentials. Unfortunately, some job seekers do lie about or exaggerate their qualifications, including licenses. Verifying licenses helps to stop fraudulent applications and reduce your risk of negligent hiring.

Ensure current and competent staff. Licenses often require ongoing education or recertification. A license verification may catch if a candidate’s license has lapsed or if they have failed to maintain a certification.

Protect your reputation. Your clients and stakeholders trust that the professionals in your company have the licenses that they claim to have. By verifying licenses, you can confidently state that your employees are fully certified, which builds trust with customers, patients, and partners.

ScoutLogic’s professional license verification service is designed to be thorough, efficient, and user-friendly for your hiring team.

Extensive verification experience. We perform thousands of professional license verifications annually, giving us a deep familiarity with licensing boards and databases across various industries. Whether it’s verifying a nursing license with a state board or checking an electrician’s certification, we know where to go and what to look for.

Direct, authoritative sources: ScoutLogic always verifies licenses directly with the issuing authority or its official database. We obtain official confirmation of the license’s validity and status, straight from the source.

Detailed reporting. Our license verifications provide all pertinent details which are allowed to be reported, not just a yes/no. You’ll see the license type, license number, issue date, expiration date, current status (e.g., active, inactive, expired, suspended), and any public notes, such as sanctions or restrictions, if allowed by law. We also note the source of verification for your records.

Speed with care. Many license checks can be processed within 24 to 48 hours, especially when online lookup is available. However, if a verification takes longer (for example, some state boards process requests in a few days), we will communicate that to you. Your dedicated Scout will keep you updated so you’re not left guessing.

Integration with your hiring workflow. Since license verification is often part of a broader background check, ScoutLogic seamlessly integrates it with other services. The same dedicated Scout who handles your other checks can also coordinate the license checks. This one-point-of-contact model means that if an issue arises, we handle it quickly.

Candidate-friendly approach. Verifying a license should be straightforward for the candidate as well. ScoutLogic makes it simple by asking candidates upfront for any details that might be helpful (such as license number, state of issuance, etc.) through our secure candidate data entry. We also only request the necessary information, respecting the candidate's privacy. Our approach is professional and courteous, treating your candidate, who is potentially a future employee, with respect throughout the process.