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Contractor licenses in North Carolina

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$75-$300

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General Contractor License (Intermediate)

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)

Every 12 months ·$100.00 ·8 CE hours

Electrical Contractor License (Unlimited)

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC)

Every 12 months ·$200.00 ·8 CE hours

Heating Contractor License (H1 - Unlimited)

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Every 12 months ·$130.00 ·Insurance required

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Electrical Contractor License (Unlimited)

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC)

Every 12 months ·$200.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Every 12 months ·$130.00 ·Insurance required

General Contractor License (Intermediate)

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)

Every 12 months ·$100.00 ·8 CE hours

General Contractor License (Limited)

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)

Every 12 months ·$75.00 ·8 CE hours

General Contractor License (Unlimited)

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)

Every 12 months ·$125.00 ·8 CE hours

Heating Contractor License (H1 - Unlimited)

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Every 12 months ·$130.00 ·Insurance required

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