Canadian · Skilled Trades
Red Seal lookup: verify a credential by province.
There is no single national Red Seal database. Each province and territory verifies the credentials it issued. Pick the issuing jurisdiction to see the official lookup or the email request it uses, and what you must provide.
Important, up front: a Red Seal is a seal on a provincial or territorial certificate showing the Red Seal exam was passed. It does not by itself license anyone to work in a trade. Verify with the jurisdiction that issued it.
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What a Red Seal endorsement means
The Red Seal site describes the endorsement as a seal affixed to a provincial or territorial certificate of qualification, earned by passing the Interprovincial Red Seal examination. It shows the holder has met the national standard in that trade. It "does not indicate that a person is certified by a province or territory to carry on any trade", and Red Seal says to verify certification or Red Seal status with the provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority.
Verification by jurisdiction
| Jurisdiction | How | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Online | Name, certificate number, trade |
| Alberta | Online | Name, certificate number |
| Saskatchewan | Online | Name, certificate number, trade |
| Manitoba | Email apprenticeship@gov.mb.ca (about 10 business days) | Consent form, or client name, date of birth, trade, certification number, Red Seal number, issue date |
| Ontario (compulsory trades) | Online | Per the register |
| Ontario (non-compulsory trades) | Email verification@skilledtradesontario.ca (about 10 business days) | First and last name, plus date of birth or certificate number |
| Quebec (construction) | Online or Email reconnaissance@ccq.org (about 10 business days) | Consent form, or client name, date of birth, trade, certification number, Red Seal number, issue date |
| Quebec (non-construction) | Email caqp@servicesquebec.gouv.qc.ca (about 10 business days) | First name, last name, trade, certificate number |
| New Brunswick | Online | First name, last name, Certificate of Qualification or Client ID number |
| Nova Scotia | Online | Name, trade, certificate number, client ID, or Red Seal number |
| Prince Edward Island | Online | First name, last name, certificate number (certificates of qualification since 2006) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Online | Name, certificate or apprentice number |
| Nunavut | Email nuapprenticeship@gov.nu.ca (about 10 business days) | Consent form, or copy of certificate plus client name, date of birth, trade, certification number, Red Seal number, issue date |
| Northwest Territories | Email apprenticeship@gov.nt.ca (about 10 business days) | Consent form, or client name, date of birth, trade, certification number, Red Seal number, issue date |
| Yukon | Email apprenticeship@yukon.ca (about 10 business days) | First and last name, birthdate, trade, certification number (issue date if possible) |
Where email is the route, expect to need the person's consent or identifying details such as date of birth. Red Seal notes that some jurisdictions are still building online registries and links will be added as they launch, so check the official page for changes.
Sources
- Red Seal: Credential verification information (retrieved October 2026)
- Red Seal: The Red Seal Program (retrieved October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Is there a national Red Seal lookup?
Red Seal's verification page sends you to the province or territory that issued the credential. Each runs its own online register or email process.
Does a Red Seal mean someone is licensed to work in a trade?
No. Red Seal states the endorsement does not indicate a person is certified by a province or territory to carry on any trade. Regulated trades may also need a separate licence from another agency.
How long do email verifications take?
Red Seal's page lists about 10 business days for the jurisdictions that verify by email.
What if the credential came from a province not listed online?
Use the email route shown for that jurisdiction and be ready to provide consent or the person's identifying details.
Guide and shape check only — not a verification
This page does not query, copy or proxy any register and cannot confirm anyone's licence, certificate or registration. Anything you type stays in your browser. Only the official register linked above can confirm current status, and rules can change, so check the source before you rely on this page.