Professional License Verification
Service Overview
Verifying licences is mandatory for regulated professional roles. We confirm registration directly with the relevant council or professional body, check that membership is currently valid and unexpired, and investigate any recorded professional misconduct.
Validation of professional certifications and licences — chartered accountants, doctors, lawyers, engineers — with the issuing authority.
Professional License Verification at a glance
- Turnaround time
- 3-5 Business Days
- Coverage
- NMC, ICAI, Bar Council, ICSI and other Indian professional bodies
- Check category
- Employment verification
- Legal basis
- Public professional registers, verified on candidate consent
Why this check matters
Allowing an unlicensed or suspended professional to practise exposes the organisation to regulatory sanction and, in healthcare and legal work, to direct liability for harm.
Key Features
Our Verification Process
Verification with the professional council/body.
Checking membership validity and expiry.
Investigation into any professional misconduct reports.
Who typically needs this check
- Doctors, nurses and allied health staff
- Chartered accountants and company secretaries
- Advocates and legal counsel
- Licensed engineers and architects
Red flags this check detects
- No registration found with the issuing council
- Licence expired, suspended or cancelled
- Recorded finding of professional misconduct
- Registration number belongs to a different person
Documents Required
- License Copy
- Registration Number
*Note: Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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Professional License Verification — Common Questions
The standard turnaround time for Professional License Verification is 3-5 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond.
License Copy, Registration Number. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
License Validation, Certification Check, Membership Status, Expiry Verification. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome.
Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
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