63,643licences in force, RBQ and OPC
10everyday situations covered
Dailydata refresh (October 10, 2026)

Not sure which licence to check? Start from what you're about to do.

How it works

Three steps, one clear answer.

  1. 1

    Say what you're about to do

    Hiring a contractor, buying a car, signing at the door: each needs a different licence. We tell you which one the law requires, and why.

  2. 2

    Enter the business

    Type its licence number, its Québec enterprise number (NEQ) or its name. We search both official registries at once, the RBQ's and the OPC's.

  3. Get one verdict

    Green, yellow or red, with every licence the business holds and links to the official lookups. Complaint figures are about the sector, never about this business.

Good to know

Plain answers about the data.

What if the licence isn't found?

It doesn't prove the business is breaking the law: lists can lag, names vary, and some businesses are exempt. Ask the business for its licence number and check it on the official lookup we link to.

Are the complaint figures about this business?

No. The OPC publishes complaints without business names, so we only show figures for all businesses of the same type. Complaints are unverified allegations. For a business's own record, use the OPC's merchant lookup.

Is a green result a guarantee?

No. A licence doesn't guarantee quality. Ask for the licence number, check references and get a written contract.

What is an OPC exemption?

Some businesses post a bond with the OPC instead of keeping customers' deposits in a trust account. It is listed in the OPC data, but it is not a licence: it never counts as the required licence, and if it is the only listing we find, the verdict is 'Needs checking', never 'Required licence found'.