CraftAuthority Alliance
CraftAuthority Alliance™
Apply — $499/yr Homeowner Membership
Founding 500™ — Contractor Certification

Close More Jobs.
Justify Higher Prices.
Stand Apart From Unverified Contractors.

CraftAuthority gives you a public standing page, an official verified seal, and a live credential homeowners can check before they ever call you. Stop competing against contractors who can't prove anything. Prove everything.

Apply — Founding 500™ See Your Standing Page
Close estimates faster Send your standing page link with every estimate. Homeowners check it before they decide.
Justify your price Documented verification explains why your bid is higher — and why that matters.
Win on proof, not price Unverified contractors can't compete with a live credential. You can show what they can't.
Founding 500™ Membership
500 seats. Limited. Rate locked for life while in good standing.
$499
per year — Founding rate locked
First payment: $100 application fee + $399 first year = $499
Annual renewal: $499/year while active & in good standing
  • Verified standing page (public, shareable URL)
  • Official seal — SVG, PNG, print-ready files
  • Email signature block + vehicle/yard files
  • Proof Pack checklist for continuous standing
  • Dispute Shield — structured, fair resolution
  • Founding Registry entry — permanent
Apply Now — $499/year
Monthly option if you qualify: $100 first month, remaining balance over 11 months. No markup. · After Founding 500™ fills: $825/year (Early Ally rate).
The Primary Deliverable

Your Verified Standing Page

Every approved contractor gets a permanent public URL — craftauthority.org/verify/CA-XXXXXX — that shows your Member ID, standing status, license, insurance, last verification date, and any earned signals.

This is the product. It's a live credential that updates in real time. Homeowners can check it before they call. You can include it on every estimate, proposal, and invoice you send.

  • Include the link in your estimate email: "Check my verified standing at..."
  • Add the URL to your vehicle wrap, yard signs, and business card
  • Share it in your reply when a homeowner asks for references
  • Use it to differentiate yourself from competitors who offer nothing verifiable
  • Let your standing speak when you can't — homeowners check before they call
See a Live Example Standing Page →
craftauthority.org/verify/CA-000001
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Mike Johnson Plumbing

CA-000001 · Plumbing · Austin, TX

✓ In Good Standing
TX-M38123 · Active
$1M GL · Current COI
January 2025
March 2026
Standing StatusVerified & Active
Alliance MemberFounding 500™
Verify This Contractor
Upon Approval, You Receive

Everything You Need to Carry the Credential

A complete package of professional assets — designed to be used immediately.

Official Seal — Badge Kit
CraftAuthority Badge
CRAFTAUTHORITY™ CERTIFIED
CA-000001 · Verified Contractor
SVGPNG300dpi
High-resolution badge in every format. Use on your website, proposals, invoices, and print materials. Includes brand usage guidelines.
Email Signature Block
Drop-in email signature with your Member ID, standing status, and verification link. Paste into Gmail, Outlook, or any client.
Proof Pack + Dispute Shield
Proof Pack Checklist
✓ Current license on file
✓ COI submitted + current
✓ Complaint check cleared
○ Annual renewal due Jan 2027
A checklist to document and maintain your standing — so you always know where you stand. Plus the Dispute Shield process for structured, fair resolution of any challenge.
Vehicle & Yard Sign Files
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CRAFTAUTHORITY™ CERTIFIED
CA-000001 · In Good Standing
Mike Johnson Plumbing
craftauthority.org/verify/CA-000001
Truck Wrap Yard Sign Door Hanger
Print-ready artwork for truck wraps, yard signs, and door hangers — sized for professional print. Carry your verification link into every neighborhood you work in.
The Approval Process

Four Steps to Verified Standing

From application to live standing page — here's exactly what happens.

1

Apply & Pay

Submit your application and pay the $499 first-year fee (includes $100 application fee). Founding 500™ rate locks here.

2

Documentation Review

We verify your license, insurance, and operational signals. Incomplete applications get a checklist, not a rejection.

3

Approved

Receive your Member ID, official seal, badge kit, email signature, and Proof Pack. Announcement: you're in.

4

Standing Page Live

Your public standing page goes live. Send the URL with your next estimate and watch how homeowners respond.

Continuous Standing

Standing Is Maintained — or Revoked

A one-time badge means nothing if there's no ongoing accountability. CraftAuthority maintains your standing continuously through annual renewals, periodic audits, and community signals. This is what makes the credential mean something.

Contractors in good standing get the full benefit. Contractors who fall out of standing are flagged — or removed. There's no middle ground, and no way to fake it.

Good Standing Requires
✓Active membership renewed on time — $499/year
✓Required licensing and registration maintained
✓Insurance current if claimed or required
✓Responds to verification updates on schedule
✓No unresolved severe violations under due process

A note on integrity: The $499/year membership fee does not guarantee approval. Every application is reviewed against documented standards. Approval is earned — then maintained. This is not negotiable, and it is precisely what makes the credential worth having. A seal you can simply purchase is worth nothing. A seal you earned, and continue to earn, is worth everything.