Contractor License Lookup Stack
License lookup tools with WebApplication + Service context, FAQs, and breadcrumbs.
When to use this stack
- Contractor license verification search tools
- State license lookup portals
- Service pages explaining license compliance checks
What is included
Defines the license lookup tool experience.
Describes the verification service and provider.
Answers data freshness, eligibility, and error questions.
Provides navigation context for the lookup page.
Properties across the bundle
Nested properties keep their parent path, such as offers.priceCurrency. Only publish values that match visible page content.
Required properties
- applicationCategory
- areaServed.name
- itemListElement[].name
- mainEntity[].@type=Question
- mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
- name
- operatingSystem
- provider.name
- serviceType
- url
Recommended properties
- description
- itemListElement[].item
- mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
- mainEntity[].author.name
- mainEntity[].name
- offers.url
- softwareVersion
- url
Combined JSON-LD
Paste this as one script tag, then replace every example value with data from the live page.
[
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebApplication",
"@id": "https://www.example.com/licenses/contractor-lookup#app",
"name": "Contractor License Lookup",
"description": "Search contractor licenses by name, license number, or company.",
"applicationCategory": "BusinessApplication",
"operatingSystem": "Any",
"url": "https://www.example.com/licenses/contractor-lookup"
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Service",
"@id": "https://www.example.com/licenses/contractor-lookup#service",
"name": "License Verification Service",
"serviceType": "LicenseVerification",
"provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Northwind Licensing" },
"areaServed": { "@type": "AdministrativeArea", "name": "Texas" },
"url": "https://www.example.com/licenses"
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How often is the data updated?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "License data is refreshed nightly from the state registry."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What if I can't find a contractor?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Check spelling, try the license number, or contact support for assistance."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does a result confirm good standing?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Results show active status; verify disciplinary actions in the detailed record."
}
}
]
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [
{ "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.example.com" },
{ "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Licenses", "item": "https://www.example.com/licenses" },
{ "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Contractor Lookup", "item": "https://www.example.com/licenses/contractor-lookup" }
]
}
]Implement and verify
- 01
Start with the live page
Confirm titles, prices, availability, policies, and visible FAQ content before generating markup.
- 02
Add one JSON-LD script
Use the combined example as a template in the document head or before the closing body tag.
- 03
Complete regional details
Fill shipping destinations and timing for every region the page actually serves.
- 04
Link the return policy
Use a stable MerchantReturnPolicy URL and keep its terms synchronized with the page.
- 05
Match visible answers
Add only FAQs that users can read on the same page, with identical answers.
- 06
Validate after changes
Run Rich Results Test after implementation and whenever price, availability, or policy data changes.
Common errors and fixes
- Missing currency or availability
Use ISO currency codes and complete schema.org availability URLs in Offer data.
- Incomplete shipping details
Include shippingDestination.addressCountry and deliveryTime.transitTime with units.
- Return policy is not connected
Reference MerchantReturnPolicy from the Offer and provide a stable public policy URL.
- FAQ answers differ from the page
Keep structured FAQ answers identical to visible answers.
Stack FAQs
Should I include multiple jurisdictions?
If the tool supports multiple states, clarify coverage in page copy and FAQs.
How do I show verification disclaimers?
Include disclaimers on the page and summarize them in FAQ answers when needed.
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