How to get a roofing license in North Dakota
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing licenses roofing contractors in North Dakota. A contractor license is required when a job is worth more than $4,000.
Who licenses roofing work in North Dakota
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing 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).
- 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- Post a no state contractor bond: the contractor bond section of the law was repealed in 1995.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
Roofing requirements in North Dakota
| 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| Bond | No state contractor bond: the contractor bond section of the law was repealed in 1995.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 |
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in North Dakota?
- North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing licenses roofing contractors in North Dakota. A contractor license is required when a job is worth more than $4,000.
- How do I check a roofing license in North Dakota?
- The North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing keeps the record for roofing contractors in North Dakota. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing 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 roofing 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 roofing license renew in North Dakota?
- Renewed every year on or before March 1.
Other trades in North Dakota
- General contractor license in North Dakota
- Electrical license in North Dakota
- Plumbing license in North Dakota
- HVAC license in North Dakota
- All North Dakota trades
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Sources
- https://www.sos.nd.gov/business/licensing-registration/contractors
- https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/contractor
- https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c07.pdf
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.