How do I check a general contractor license in North Dakota?

The North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing keeps the record for general contractors in North Dakota. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does a general contractor license cost in North Dakota?

$450 (Class A contractor license application fee (no limit per job)). $300 (Class B contractor license application fee (jobs up to $500,000)). $225 (Class C contractor license application fee (jobs up to $300,000)). Class D contractor license application fee (jobs up to $100,000). $90 (Class A annual renewal fee). $60 (Class B annual renewal fee). $45 (Class C annual renewal fee). $30 (Class D annual renewal fee). $50 (Late renewal penalty fee (renewal after March 1 and by June 1)).

How much experience do you need for a general contractor license in North Dakota?

A sworn statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications as a contractor; no minimum years stated.

How often does a general contractor license renew in North Dakota?

Renewed every year on or before March 1.

How to get a general contractor license in North Dakota

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing licenses general contractors in North Dakota. A contractor license is required when a job is worth more than $4,000.

Who licenses general contractor work in North Dakota

Credential	State license
Board	North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing official statement
Official lookup	Search general contractor licenses
When a license is needed	A contractor license is required when a job is worth more than $4,000. source
License types	Class A (no limit per job), Class B (up to $500,000 per job), Class C (up to $300,000 per job), Class D (up to $100,000 per job)

How to get licensed

Apply to North Dakota Secretary of State for a credential such as Class A (no limit per job), Class B (up to $500,000 per job) or Class C (up to $300,000 per job).
Board page
A sworn statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications as a contractor; no minimum years stated. source
Post a no state contractor bond: the contractor bond section of the law was repealed in 1995. source
Carry certificate of liability insurance naming the ND Secretary of State as certificate holder, plus Workforce Safety and Insurance proof; no minimum amount stated. source
Pay the class A contractor license application fee (no limit per job): $450. source
Renewed every year on or before March 1. source

General contractor requirements in North Dakota

General contractor: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	Not found on an official source.
Experience	A sworn statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications as a contractor; no minimum years stated. source
Bond	No state contractor bond: the contractor bond section of the law was repealed in 1995. source
Insurance	Certificate of liability insurance naming the ND Secretary of State as certificate holder, plus Workforce Safety and Insurance proof; no minimum amount stated. source
Renewal	Renewed every year on or before March 1. source
Reciprocity	Not found on an official source.
Fees	$450 (Class A contractor license application fee (no limit per job)). source $300 (Class B contractor license application fee (jobs up to $500,000)). source $225 (Class C contractor license application fee (jobs up to $300,000)). source Class D contractor license application fee (jobs up to $100,000). source $90 (Class A annual renewal fee). source $60 (Class B annual renewal fee). source $45 (Class C annual renewal fee). source $30 (Class D annual renewal fee). source $50 (Late renewal penalty fee (renewal after March 1 and by June 1)). source

Hiring a general contractor?

See every official lookup in North Dakota, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.

How to verify a contractor license in North Dakota

Questions

Do you need a general contractor license in North Dakota?: North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing licenses general contractors in North Dakota. A contractor license is required when a job is worth more than $4,000.
How do I check a general contractor license in North Dakota?: The North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing keeps the record for general contractors in North Dakota. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a general contractor license cost in North Dakota?: $450 (Class A contractor license application fee (no limit per job)). $300 (Class B contractor license application fee (jobs up to $500,000)). $225 (Class C contractor license application fee (jobs up to $300,000)). Class D contractor license application fee (jobs up to $100,000). $90 (Class A annual renewal fee). $60 (Class B annual renewal fee). $45 (Class C annual renewal fee). $30 (Class D annual renewal fee). $50 (Late renewal penalty fee (renewal after March 1 and by June 1)).
How much experience do you need for a general contractor license in North Dakota?: A sworn statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications as a contractor; no minimum years stated.
How often does a general contractor license renew in North Dakota?: Renewed every year on or before March 1.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.