CraftAuthority Seal
Founding 500™ — Contractor Application

Get Verified. Get Your Standing Page. Close More Jobs.

500 seats. Rate locked at $499/year for life. Upon approval, you receive a public standing page, official seal, and badge kit — everything you need to prove your credentials to every homeowner you meet.

What This Is

An Earned Credential — Not a Listing

CraftAuthority Alliance is an independent standards body that verifies contractor credentials, maintains continuous standing records, and provides homeowners with the tools to check those records before they hire anyone.

When you're approved, you get a real, live public URL — craftauthority.org/verify/CA-XXXXXX — that shows your verified license, insurance, standing status, and Member ID. Homeowners can check it in seconds. You include it with every estimate you send.

This is not a directory. Approval is earned through documented evidence and maintained through continuous good standing. The application fee does not guarantee approval.

What You Receive Upon Approval

Six Concrete Deliverables

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Verified Standing Page A permanent public URL showing your Member ID, license, insurance, standing status, and last verified date. Share it on every estimate.
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Official Seal — Badge Kit High-resolution badge in SVG, PNG, and print-ready formats. Website, proposals, invoices, and print materials — all included.
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Email Signature Block Drop-in email signature with your Member ID, standing status, and live verification link. Works in Gmail, Outlook, or any email client.
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Vehicle & Yard Sign Files Print-ready artwork sized for truck wraps, yard signs, and door hangers. Carry your credential in the field.
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Proof Pack Checklist A running checklist to document your standing year-round — so you always know where you stand and what to renew.
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Dispute Shield Process A structured, written process for responding to any challenge — fair, documented, and with clear escalation paths. Not legal advice.

Also included: Founding Registry entry — your name, trade, and state recorded permanently as part of the first 500 contractors who chose a documented, verifiable standard.

The Approval Process

Four Steps from Application to Standing Page Live

1

Apply & Pay

Complete the application form below. You'll be taken directly to secure checkout. Your Founding rate is locked at the time of payment.

2

Submit Documents

Provide license, insurance (COI), and business verification. Incomplete apps get a checklist — not an automatic rejection.

3

Under Review

Our team reviews documentation within 5–10 business days. You'll be contacted directly if anything is needed.

4

Approved

Receive your Member ID, seal, badge kit, and standing page URL. Send it with your next estimate.

Continuous Standing

What "Good Standing" Requires

Certification isn't a one-time award. Good standing is actively maintained — or it's revoked. This is what makes the credential meaningful.

  • Active membership renewed on time — $499/year
  • Required licensing and registration kept current
  • Insurance maintained if claimed or required by your trade
  • Responsive to verification update requests on schedule
  • No unresolved severe violations under the Alliance's due process
  • Consent to random audits at CraftAuthority's discretion
Pricing

$499/Year — Founding 500™ Rate Locked

Founding 500™ Membership
500 seats. First-come, first-certified. Rate locked for life while in good standing.
Annual Rate
$499
per year — locked for life while active & in good standing
After Founding 500™ Fills
$825
per year — Early Ally rate. Founding rate will not return.
First payment breakdown:
$100 non-refundable application fee + $399 first year = $499 total due at approval
Annual renewals: $499/year while active and in good standing
Application fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee approval. Membership and certification payments are also non-refundable except to correct billing errors.
Apply Now — Founding 500™

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