Some professions and industries may require a license, and freelancers can display their license information on their profiles.
This information includes a link to a licensing verification website, which the freelancer provides. If the work you’re requesting requires a license for legal for professional reasons, you are responsible for verifying the freelancer’s license.
Find licensing information
- Open the freelancer’s profile
- In the sidebar, under License, you’ll see any licenses the freelancer has listed
- Select Show details below the license to display details, including the licensing verification website link that the freelancer provided
Note:
You must be logged in to see the details of the freelancer’s license.
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Examples of professions that may require a license:
Health & wellness
- Medical Writing
- Medical Translation
- Telemedicine Services
- Nutrition Planning
Legal services
- Legal Consulting
- Legal Writing
- Patent Law
- Contract Law
Financial & accounting
- Financial Planning
- Tax Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Auditing
Real estate
- Real Estate Consulting
- Property Management
- Appraisal Services
Engineering & architecture
- Structural Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
Education & training
- Teaching
- Educational Consulting
- Special Education Services
Technical & scientific
- Environmental Consulting
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Consulting
Frequently Asked Questions
Remember that it is your responsibility to verify a freelancer’s license. If a freelancer has added a license, you can find it on the sidebar of their profile under License.
Select Show details to see more information, including a link to the licensing verification website that the freelancer provided. It is your responsibility to confirm that the website is authentic and that it displays a license for the freelancer you’re engaging.
