USEFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

BOSSES:

Bid4Skill.com is bringing together useful links and resources to help you make the best decisions when it comes to important issues such as personal/criminal background checks, contractor licensing information, Better Business Bureau (BBB), federal/state tax, and other services. We understand that, as a project Boss, you may be weary about hiring a new Pro and having him/her perform the work for which was bid. If you have already selected a qualified Pro for your project, you may use the following resources to ascertain a Pro's background or particular standing in his/her field of work...for example, if they claim to be a licensed contractor in Arizona. Using their name and/or license number, you can visit the link to the "Arizona Registrar of Contractors" listed under the "Construction" category and perform a search online to find their current status. Please remember that some projects often don't require any industry qualifications...say, if the project involves simply 'mowing the front lawn,' for which many a high school student would be willing to do. Wishing all the best for your project!

PROS:

As a Pro, the following services can help you navigate your way to becoming licensed, more qualified, or just to maintain your existing status in your preferred industry or (industries). Feel free to utilize these resources however you would like...it's a great way to boost your desirability amongst the growing pool of other project bidders. Best of luck, Pros!

If we are missing any important links and/or resources, please contact us and we'll be sure to add them. Thank you!

GENERAL RESOURCES
State and Local Government on the Net (directory of official government web sites)
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
USA Criminal Background (pay service)
US Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Member Directory (listings by state)

AUTOMOTIVE / AIRCRAFT / MARINE (Certifications, etc.)
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Mechanic Schools Directory (Listings of popular schools for auto, marine, aircraft, etc.)

CONSTRUCTION / INDUSTRIAL (Permits, Registrations, etc.)
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
California Contractors State License Board
California Department of Industrial Relations

STATE DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE / LAW / PUBLIC SAFETY (Fingerprint clearances, sex offenders, etc.)
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alaska Department of Public Safety
American Samoa Department of Public Safety
Arkansas Department of Public Safety
Arizona Department of Public Safety
California Department of Justice
Colorado Department of Public Safety
Connecticut Department of Public Safety
Delaware Department of Public Safety
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Georgia Department of Public Safety
Hawaii Department of Public Safety
Idaho State Police / Law Enforcement
Illinois State Police / Law Enforcement
Indiana State Police / Law Enforcement
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Kentucky Justice and Public Saftey Cabinet
Louisiana Department of Public Safety
Maine Department of Public Safety
Maryland Department of Public Safety
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety
Michigan State Police
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Montana Department of Justice
Nebraska State Patrol
Nevada Department of Public Safety
New Hampshire Department of Safety
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
New Mexico Department of Public Safety
New York Office of Public Safety
North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
North Dakota Public Safety Services
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Oregon State Police
Pennsylvania State Police
Rhode Island State Police
South Carolina Department of Public Safety
South Dakota Department of Public Safety
Tennessee Department of Safety
Texas Department of Public Safety
Utah Department of Public Safety
Vermont Department of Public Safety
Virginia Secretary of Public Safety
Washington State Patrol
West Virginia State Police
Wisconsin State Health and Safety
Wyoming State Attorney General

STATE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH (Nursing registration, certification, etc.)
All State Listings

COURT RECORDS
National Center for State Courts (comprehensive listing of courts by state)