An HVAC technician with 5 years of experience cannot easily prove his work hours to obtain a required state license when relocating because his previous state did not require or track hours systematically.

Workarounds Described

• Self-tracking hours manually without standardized system
• Needing signed letters from past employers as proof of hours

Implied Software Gaps

• Portable digital work log validated by employers for state license applications
• Cross-state license requirement database with hour-tracking integrations

TradeLicense Log

A mobile app that lets HVAC and other trade technicians log work hours with geolocation and employer verification, creating a portable digital transcript of experience accepted by state licensing boards. It replaces scattered pay stubs, signed letters, and self-reported logs with a standardized, auditable record, making license applications faster and cross-state relocation seamless.