# USA Contractor License Scraper: Names, Phones & Addresses (`scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper`) Actor
Scrape US state contractor licenses: business name, principal contact, license number and type, status, address, phone, dates and liability insurance. Filter by keyword, city, type or status. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.
- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers\_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Lat](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Other
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet
## Pricing
from $17.00 / 1,000 results
This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.
Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event
## What's an Apify Actor?
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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
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## How to integrate an Actor?
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The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.
In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md):
```bash
npm install apify-client
```
In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md):
```bash
pip install apify-client
```
In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md):
````bash
# MacOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash
# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash
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# README
## USA Contractor License Scraper: Names, Phones & Addresses
> Pull US state contractor and construction licenses with the business name, principal contact, license number and classification, status, full business address, phone, effective and expiration dates and, where filed, the liability insurance company, policy and coverage amount. Filter by keyword, city, license type or status and export clean structured leads.
**๐ฅ [Input](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper/input-schema) ยท ๐ค [Output](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper/output-schema) ยท ๐ฐ [Pricing](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper/pricing) ยท โถ๏ธ [Examples](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper/examples)**
Name & phone plus principal contact
Full address license type & dates
JSON / CSV / Excel output formats
### Who is it for
| Use case | Who benefits |
|---|---|
| Lead generation | Suppliers, tools, software, insurance and services selling to contractors |
| Market research | Analysts mapping construction and trade capacity by city and specialty |
| Compliance & KYB | Teams verifying a contractor holds an active license and current insurance |
| Territory planning | Sales teams sizing and routing by city, license type and specialty |
### How to use it
1. Add one or more **search keywords** (business or principal names), or leave it empty to scan every license.
2. Optionally narrow by **cities**, **license types** or **status**.
3. Set **Max Licenses To Scrape** and run. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel, or pull it through the Apify API.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**What counts as a lead?**
Every record has a business name plus a street address, and most carry a phone number and a named principal, so each row is a usable sales lead.
**Can I search several businesses at once?**
Yes. Add multiple keywords and one run searches them all, tagging each record with the keyword that matched.
**Can I get only active licenses?**
Yes. Set status to Active (or Expired, Suspended and so on) to keep only matching licenses.
**Is insurance information included?**
Where a liability insurance or bond policy is on file, the record includes the insurer, policy number, coverage amount and dates.
**How fresh is the data?**
Records are read live at run time, so each row reflects the register at the moment of the run (see observedAt).
### Related scrapers
- [Google Maps Business Leads & Contacts Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/google-maps-scraper)
- [Texas TDLR License & Contractor Records Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/texas-tdlr-scraper)
- [Florida DBPR Professional License Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/florida-dbpr-scraper)
### More scrapers at scrapers.lat
This actor is built and maintained by [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat), where we publish scrapers for public platforms: finance, news, real estate, jobs, e-commerce and government data. Browse the full catalog or ask us for a custom scraper at [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat).
---
> This actor is an independent tool and has no affiliation with any government agency or licensing authority. It only accesses publicly available license records. Use the results in accordance with the source's terms.
# Actor input Schema
## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):
Business or principal / owner names to search for. One run does every search. Leave empty to scan all licenses. Example: ["Roofing", "Northwest Electric"].
## `cities` (type: `array`):
Optional. Keep only licenses in these cities (exact city name). Example: ["Seattle", "Tacoma"].
## `licenseTypes` (type: `array`):
Optional. Keep only these license types, by name (for example "Construction Contractor", "Specialty Contractor", "General Contractor") or type code. Leave empty for all types.
## `status` (type: `string`):
Optional. Keep only licenses whose status contains this text (for example "Active", "Expired", "Suspended").
## `maxLicenses` (type: `integer`):
Maximum number of licenses to collect across the whole run. Optional.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"searchQueries": [
"Roofing"
],
"maxLicenses": 50
}
````
# Actor output Schema
## `results` (type: `string`):
No description
# API
You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.
## JavaScript example
```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
token: '',
});
// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
"searchQueries": [
"Roofing"
],
"maxLicenses": 50
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`๐พ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
console.dir(item);
});
// ๐ Want to learn more ๐? Go to โ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs
```
## Python example
```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("")
# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
"searchQueries": ["Roofing"],
"maxLicenses": 50,
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("๐พ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item)
# ๐ Want to learn more ๐? Go to โ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"searchQueries": [
"Roofing"
],
"maxLicenses": 50
}' |
apify call scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapers_lat/usa-contractor-licenses-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
```json
{
"openapi": "3.0.1",
"info": {
"title": "USA Contractor License Scraper: Names, Phones & Addresses",
"description": "Scrape US state contractor licenses: business name, principal contact, license number and type, status, address, phone, dates and liability insurance. Filter by keyword, city, type or status. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.",
"version": "0.1",
"x-build-id": "1NcoySsdAyZ9A5rxU"
},
"servers": [
{
"url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
}
],
"paths": {
"/acts/scrapers_lat~usa-contractor-licenses-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapers_lat-usa-contractor-licenses-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
},
"/acts/scrapers_lat~usa-contractor-licenses-scraper/runs": {
"post": {
"operationId": "runs-sync-scrapers_lat-usa-contractor-licenses-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK",
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
}
}
}
}
}
}
},
"/acts/scrapers_lat~usa-contractor-licenses-scraper/run-sync": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-scrapers_lat-usa-contractor-licenses-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
}
},
"components": {
"schemas": {
"inputSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"searchQueries": {
"title": "Search Keywords (business or principal name)",
"type": "array",
"description": "Business or principal / owner names to search for. One run does every search. Leave empty to scan all licenses. Example: [\"Roofing\", \"Northwest Electric\"].",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"cities": {
"title": "Cities",
"type": "array",
"description": "Optional. Keep only licenses in these cities (exact city name). Example: [\"Seattle\", \"Tacoma\"].",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"licenseTypes": {
"title": "License Types",
"type": "array",
"description": "Optional. Keep only these license types, by name (for example \"Construction Contractor\", \"Specialty Contractor\", \"General Contractor\") or type code. Leave empty for all types.",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"status": {
"title": "License Status",
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional. Keep only licenses whose status contains this text (for example \"Active\", \"Expired\", \"Suspended\")."
},
"maxLicenses": {
"title": "Max Licenses To Scrape",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 1000000,
"type": "integer",
"description": "Maximum number of licenses to collect across the whole run. Optional."
}
}
},
"runsResponseSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"data": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"actId": {
"type": "string"
},
"userId": {
"type": "string"
},
"startedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"finishedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"status": {
"type": "string",
"example": "READY"
},
"meta": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"origin": {
"type": "string",
"example": "API"
},
"userAgent": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"stats": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"inputBodyLen": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2000
},
"rebootCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"restartCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"resurrectCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"computeUnits": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"options": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"build": {
"type": "string",
"example": "latest"
},
"timeoutSecs": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 300
},
"memoryMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1024
},
"diskMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2048
}
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"buildId": {
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},
"defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultDatasetId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultRequestQueueId": {
"type": "string"
},
"buildNumber": {
"type": "string",
"example": "1.0.0"
},
"containerUrl": {
"type": "string"
},
"usage": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
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"example": 0
},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
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},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
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"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_SERPS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
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"usageTotalUsd": {
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},
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},
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}
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}
}
}
}
}
}
}
```