How do I verify my Toronto builder's HCRA licence?
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Short answer
Go to lookup.hcraontario.ca, search by business name or HCRA licence number, and check: current licence status, vendor / builder classification, company principals, and any disciplinary actions or conditions. HCRA took over from Tarion's builder registry in 2021; the lookup is free, public, and refreshed regularly. An HCRA-licensed builder must hold the licence before advertising, entering contracts, or building. Unlicensed building carries provincial penalties up to CAD $50,000 per offence.
In detail
Go to lookup.hcraontario.ca, search by business name or HCRA licence number, and check: current licence status, vendor / builder classification, company principals, and any disciplinary actions or conditions. HCRA took over from Tarion's builder registry in 2021; the lookup is free, public, and refreshed regularly. An HCRA-licensed builder must hold the licence before advertising, entering contracts, or building. Unlicensed building carries provincial penalties up to CAD $50,000 per offence.
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