How to look up a license in Indiana
To confirm an Indiana license, search the board that issued it: SOS, IDOI, Indiana Plumbing Commission and 2 more for the notaries, insurance agents, plumbers and massage therapists, among others, we cover.
On this page
Official license searches in Indiana
3 official searches from 5 boards cover the Indiana licenses on this site (some boards share one state search). 4 of the rows also link a complaint page.
| Board | Licenses it covers | Search | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Secretary of State (SOS) | notaries | License search1 | File a complaint1 |
| Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) | insurance agents | License search2 | – |
| Indiana Plumbing Commission | plumbers | License search3 | File a complaint4 |
| State Board of Massage Therapy | massage therapists | License search5 | File a complaint5 |
| Indiana Real Estate Commission | real estate agents | License search6 | File a complaint7 |
What each search covers
A board's search lists only its own licenses:
- Indiana Secretary of State: the Notary Public.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: the 4 credentials it issues for insurance agents, including Resident Insurance Producer (lines: Life; Health; Life and Health; Property and Casualty; Personal Lines), Insurance Consultant (Consultant license), Surplus Lines Producer and Title Insurance License (limited insurance producer license for title insurance).
- Indiana Plumbing Commission: the 5 credentials it issues for plumbers, including Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Apprentice, Temporary Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Contractor and Plumbing Corporation.
- State Board of Massage Therapy: the Massage Therapist.
- Indiana Real Estate Commission: the 2 credentials it issues for real estate agents, including Real Estate Broker and Managing Broker Eligibility.
Occupations without a state search here
- Electricians: Indiana issues no state license, so there is no state search. The page lists what Indianapolis (Consolidated City of Indianapolis-Marion County; excludes Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, Southport), Evansville / Vanderburgh County and Fort Wayne / Allen County and others require; check with that city or county.
- General contractors: Indiana issues no state license, so there is no state search. The page lists what Indianapolis (Consolidated City of Indianapolis-Marion County; excludes Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, Southport), Evansville / Vanderburgh County and South Bend / St. Joseph County require; check with that city or county.
How to check a license
Search the board for the work you are hiring for, then check the status, the license type and the expiration date (what to check in the result).
The occupation pages explain what each license level allows: notaries, insurance agents, plumbers, massage therapists, real estate agents.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Start a BusinessIndiana Secretary of State (INBiz)Checked November 6, 2026
- IDOI: LicensingIndiana Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- Plumbing HomeIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 7, 2026
- Plumbing Licensing InformationIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 7, 2026
- PLA: Massage Therapy Licensing InformationIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 8, 2026
- PLA: Real Estate Licensing InformationIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026
- Report a Professional - Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyIndiana Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 5, 2026