Know who you're hiring in milliseconds
One API call to verify Australian contractor licenses against official government registers. Perfect for marketplaces, insurers, and background checks.
curl -X GET "https://api.workclear.com.au/verify?licence_number=54898" \
-H "x-api-key: your_api_key"
# Response
{
"status": "active",
"licence_number": "54898",
"licensee_name": "CRAIG MAXWELL NIXON",
"licence_type": "Individual",
"licence_classes": [
{ "grade": "Trade Contractor", "class": "Plumbing and Drainage" },
{ "grade": "Trade Contractor", "class": "Gasfitting" }
],
"state": "QLD"
}Built for your industry
Whether you're an insurer, builder, marketplace, or government agency — WorkClear integrates into your existing workflow.
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Bulk verification API for managing 50+ subcontractors. Catch expired licenses before they cause problems.
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API integration for onboarding and ongoing monitoring. Build trust and reduce manual document review.
Government
Streamline public procurement
Batch verification for tenders and public projects. Automate compliance and speed up procurement.
See the API in Action
Enter any Australian contractor license number to verify it instantly against official government data.
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How It Works
Integrate license verification into your workflow in minutes
Get Your API Key
Sign up and receive your API key instantly. Start with 100 free requests per month.
Make API Request
Send a simple GET request with a license number, ABN, or business name to verify.
Get Verified Result
Receive license status, work categories, and financial details in under 100ms.
Built on Official Government Data
We source data directly from official state registers — QBCC (QLD), Fair Trading (NSW), and VBA (VIC). Updated regularly for accuracy.
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Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free. Scale as you grow. No hidden fees.
Perfect for testing and small projects
Get Started- 100 API requests/month
- All endpoints included
- Standard response time
- Email support
For growing businesses and apps
Start Free Trial- 1,000 API requests/month
- All endpoints included
- Priority response time
- Email & chat support
- $0.05 per extra request
For high-volume verification needs
Start Free Trial- 10,000 API requests/month
- All endpoints included
- Fastest response time
- Priority support
- $0.03 per extra request
- Webhook notifications
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Unlimited requests, custom SLAs, and dedicated support for large organizations.
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Start verifying contractor licenses in minutes. Free tier includes 100 API requests per month.