License Verify MCP vs North Dakota Code

A side-by-side look at the License Verify MCP and North Dakota Code MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

License Verify MCP logoLicense Verify MCPLegal · Local subprocess (stdio)Verify a US contractor's license, surety bond, and insurance from official state data (WA L&I live, CA CSLB beta). Agent-payable pay-per-success, MCP-native.57GoodAuth: no auth requiredNorth Dakota Code logoNorth Dakota CodeLegal · Local subprocess (stdio)North Dakota Century Code — state statutes by citation and by topic.45FairAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose License Verify MCP for legal work as a local process; choose North Dakota Code for legal as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

License Verify MCP logoChoose License Verify MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You want tools like jurisdiction, license_number, business_name.
Explore License Verify MCP

North Dakota Code logoChoose North Dakota Code when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Explore North Dakota Code

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecLicense Verify MCP logoLicense Verify MCPNorth Dakota Code logoNorth Dakota Code
CategoryLegalLegal
Quality signal57/100 · Good45/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNo auth requiredNo auth required
PricingPaid serviceFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars00
Directory activity 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools3Not listed

Tools & capabilities

License Verify MCP tools 3

  • jurisdiction
  • license_number
  • business_name

North Dakota Code tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

License Verify MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lmaniraruta-license-verify-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apify"
      ]
    }
  }
}

North Dakota Code

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "north-dakota-code": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-north-dakota-code"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

License Verify MCP is categorized under Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. North Dakota Code belongs to Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick License Verify MCP for legal work and North Dakota Code for legal.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

License Verify MCP is listed as a paid service. Auth: no auth required. North Dakota Code is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add lmaniraruta-license-verify-mcp and north-dakota-code as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, License Verify MCP has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. North Dakota Code has 45/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.