A Higher Standard
For Those Who Build.
An alliance of contractors, builders, and craftspeople committed to verified standing, professional character, accountability, mentorship, and stewardship of the trades.
Public verification is free. Standing is earned. Never purchased.
Your Reputation Should Be Verifiable.
Good contractors spend years building a name. CraftAuthority gives that reputation a documented public record — and a professional community behind it.
Verify Before You Hire.
Check the current standing and documented credentials of participating contractors before making a hiring decision. Public verification is free — no account required.
We Still Build Things
That Outlive Us.
For generations, builders and craftspeople passed forward more than technique.
They passed standards. Knowledge. Professional duty. Pride in workmanship. Responsibility toward those who would inhabit what they built. And an obligation to teach those who came after them.
CraftAuthority Alliance exists to carry those principles into the modern trades — combining documented professional standing and public verification with something increasingly rare among independent contractors: a professional fellowship built around shared standards, accountability, mentorship, and service to the craft.
Standing is earned. Never purchased.
The Standard Is Being Set Now
Stats are updated from live systems. Selective acceptance — not everyone is approved.
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- The license question scammers can't answer honestly
- The payment clause that keeps your money protected
- The one insurance ask most homeowners skip — until it's too late
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Looking for a Trustworthy Contractor?
Tell us what type of work you need and where you're located. We'll help you find a verified professional — one who's on the record, not just on a list.
Your Public Standing Page — A Live URL You Own
Every approved contractor gets a permanent public profile at craftauthority.org/verify/CA-XXXXXX. It shows your Member ID, verified license, insurance status, standing, and last verification date — updated in real time.
Homeowners check it before they decide who to call. You include it in every estimate you send. It does the trust-building before you've said a word.
- Send with every estimate: "Check my verified standing at..."
- Add the URL to invoices, vehicle wraps, yard signs, business cards
- Share when homeowners ask for references — let the page answer
- Stand apart from competitors who can't prove anything at all
Standing statuses — Verified & Active, Under Review, Suspended, and more — are defined in the CraftAuthority Standing Standard™ →
Sample Member Record
CA-XXXXXX · Residential Builder · Michigan
Simple for Both Sides
For Contractors
Includes $100 application fee + first year of membership. Founding 500™ rate locked here.
License, insurance, and operational signals verified. Incomplete applications get a checklist — not a rejection.
Receive your Member ID, seal, badge kit, and email signature. Your standing page is live immediately.
Annual renewals, periodic audits, and community signals maintain the credential's meaning.
For Homeowners
Run any contractor through our verification checklist — license, insurance, and reputation signals. Free, no account needed.
If they're certified, their standing page shows everything — verified, current, or flagged. Takes 30 seconds.
From $10/year: change order templates, payment schedules, dispute navigation tools, and founding standing in your state.
Honest signals from real projects help the network recognize quality and flag concern patterns over time.
Join the Alliance — From $10/Year
Founding seats are capped by state. Lock your rate and your place in the Founding Registry while seats remain.
Alliance Member
- 60-second verification checklist
- Member Kit (templates + guides)
- Nominate contractors
- Submit signals
Founding Homeowner
- Everything in Alliance Member
- Founding Member ID + badge
- Permanent Founding Registry entry
- Early access to local rollouts
Founding Premium
- Everything in Founding
- Homeowner Protection Pack
- Bid comparison review
- Verification summary report
Built for Accountability
CraftAuthority is designed around a simple principle: a credential that can be revoked means something. A credential that cannot means nothing.
Standing Can Be Revoked
Approved members who fail to maintain standards — or who receive substantiated complaints — face a standing review. Suspension and removal are real outcomes. This is what makes the credential meaningful.
Payment Never Buys Approval
Dues fund verification operations, technology, and member services — not standing itself. Every application is reviewed against documented standards. The fee is a cost of review, not a guarantee of admission.
Public Records Stay Public
Standing pages are publicly accessible without an account or subscription. Homeowners can check any participating contractor's current status, credentials, and verification dates in seconds — free.
Common Questions
What exactly is a standing page?
A public URL at craftauthority.org/verify/CA-XXXXXX showing a contractor's verified license, insurance, standing status, and Member ID. Homeowners can check it in seconds — no account needed.
How much does contractor certification cost?
Founding 500™ members pay $499/year. The first payment is $499 (includes the $100 application fee + first year). Annual renewals are $499/year while in good standing. After Founding 500™ fills, the rate goes to $825/year.
Does paying guarantee approval?
No. The $499 fee does not guarantee approval — every application is reviewed against documented standards. This is what makes the credential meaningful.
What if a contractor I want isn't certified yet?
Use the free 60-second verification checklist to check their licensing, insurance, and references yourself — or nominate them for review.
The Founding 500™
The first 500 approved contractor members will be permanently recorded as the founding professional class of CraftAuthority Alliance. They are not buying Founding status — they receive it because they were among the first professionals willing to put their reputation and credentials behind the Alliance's standard.