The short answer
ServiceFax publishes practical contractor-verification guidance with links to primary sources and a visible review date. Educational guidance explains how to check a claim; it does not certify a contractor or replace the relevant authority’s current record.
Sources and attribution
We prioritize official licensing agencies, business registries, building departments, insurance authorities, and other primary materials. Source links identify the authority for regulatory information. Project worksheets also include practical organizational suggestions written by ServiceFax; these are not agency-issued forms.
A source’s rules apply within its own jurisdiction and subject area. We distinguish Florida-specific guidance from broader project-planning suggestions and avoid presenting one local example as a statewide rule.
Review dates and updates
The date on each guide identifies when its content was last reviewed. It is not the date every linked agency record changed and does not promise continuous monitoring. We update guidance when a reviewed source, product behavior, or identified error requires a change.
Live license status, insurance coverage, permit status, and case outcomes can change between reviews. Confirm decision-critical information directly at the relevant source before relying on it.
Findings, gaps, and commercial context
We distinguish a verified or matched finding from an allegation, a risk indicator, and unavailable information. A filing is not automatically a judgment; an unavailable source is not automatically a clean result.
ServiceFax sells verification reports. Links to a business search or sample report help explain the product, while official lookup links let readers check sources directly. Buying a report is not required to use the official public portals.
Requesting a correction
Use the contact page to identify the guide URL or report identifier, the statement you believe is incorrect, and an authoritative source or supporting document. Explain the correction you are requesting and avoid unnecessary personal information.
We assess corrections against the underlying source and product behavior. An edited guide does not automatically rewrite a saved report or a government record; changes to official records must be handled with the responsible authority.
Frequently asked questions
Are the guides legal opinions?
No. They are general educational information and project-organization guidance. Ask a qualified professional about a specific dispute or legal deadline.
Does a review date mean every business record is current?
No. The guide’s review date is separate from report generation and individual source retrieval dates.