Obtaining a sponsor verification

A sponsor verification form is proof that a company has a valid apprentice-training program with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Details

All Sponsor verification requests must be filed through the DAS ePlace Portal.

• Requests must be made at least 7 to 10 business days prior to the bid being due
• The original form (on state letterhead with a raised seal) will be mailed or an emailed copy can be provided.
• Each request is job-specific.
• There is a $50.00 fee for each verification.
• If a company owes money for previous verifications, no new verifications will be issued.

Alert: For Division of Apprentice Standards Sponsors:

Please be advised that as of Friday, March 11, 2022, go to the ePlace portal to access your account if you have not already done so.

Division of Apprentice Standards Sponsors, as of December 18, 2021, please be advised that an updated ePlace portal link being provided to you so that you may continue to access our new online system with its updated features. A "shopping cart" functionality has been added to allow for multiple apprentice processes to be completed and paid for in one transaction. Additionally, apprentice names have been added to transaction identification codes for ease of tracking. DAS appreciates your feedback as we continue to enhance our system for your use. Ongoing trainings occur weekly and are posted on the DAS website.

Please reach out to staff by email at [e-mail] with any questions or concerns. 

Reciprocal sponsor verifications

Massachusetts reciprocates sponsorship from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. If you’re a contractor whose offices are located in one of these states, you may also receive sponsor verification. Please see the following requirements for other sponsorships:

• Out-of-state union:
  • A letter of good standing from your local area
  • A letter stating the union has an apprentice program registered within their state. The Union must also have reciprocity with Massachusetts and their apprentices must have reciprocal ID cards.
• Open shop:
  • A letter of good standing from the cooperating state’s Division of Apprentice Standards
  • The number of journeymen currently employed and copies of the apprentice agreements for each apprentice who will be working in Massachusetts.
  • The company (sponsor) must also have reciprocity with Massachusetts and their apprentices must have reciprocal ID cards
• Both union and open Shop:
  • Reciprocity must be established in Massachusetts before a sponsor can be verified.
  • The application must be completed and reciprocity must be established before any verifications can be issued.