{"id":1720,"date":"2026-07-24T16:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/help\/kb\/do-i-need-a-license-to-join-allbetter\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:38:17","slug":"do-i-need-a-license-to-join-allbetter","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/help\/kb\/do-i-need-a-license-to-join-allbetter\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need a License to Join AllBetter as a Pro?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Everyone passes ID verification to join; whether you need a trade license depends on your state and the kind of work you take on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Required for all pros:<\/strong> Stripe Identity verification (government ID) at signup<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed trades<\/strong> (electrical, plumbing, HVAC and similar): you&#8217;re responsible for holding whatever license your state or city requires for the jobs you bid on<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handyman-level work:<\/strong> many states allow smaller jobs without a trade license \u2014 check your local rules and job-size limits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stand out:<\/strong> upload your license, insurance, or bond to your profile so homeowners can see your credentials (<a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/help\/kb\/7-do-i-need-to-be-bonded-insured-etc\/\">what you can display<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ab-kb-cta\"><strong>Looking for work?<\/strong> See how pros win jobs on AllBetter at <a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/provider\/\">allbetterapp.com\/provider<\/a>, or download AllBetter JobPro for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/allbetter-jobpro-no-lead-fees\/id1098610244\">iOS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ChoreRelief.Provider\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still need help?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Support \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone passes ID verification to join; whether you need a trade license depends on your state and the kind of work you take on. 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