Contractor licenses in North Carolina
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- Licensing board
- North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Renewal fees
- $75-$300
- Continuing education
- 4-8 hours per cycle
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General Contractor License (Intermediate)
North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)
Electrical Contractor License (Unlimited)
North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC)
Heating Contractor License (H1 - Unlimited)
North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor License (Unlimited) | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) | 1 year | $200.00 | 8 hours |
| Fire Sprinkler Contractor License | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| General Contractor License (Intermediate) | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) | 1 year | $100.00 | 8 hours |
| General Contractor License (Limited) | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) | 1 year | $75.00 | 8 hours |
| General Contractor License (Unlimited) | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) | 1 year | $125.00 | 8 hours |
| Heating Contractor License (H1 - Unlimited) Insurance required | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors | 1 year | $130.00 | None |
| Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Health Hazards Control Unit) | 1 year | $300.00 | None |
| Low Voltage Contractor License (SP-FA/LV) | NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors | 1 year | $100.00 | 4 hours |
| Plumbing Contractor License Insurance required | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors | 1 year | $130.00 | None |
| Refrigeration Contractor License Insurance required | North Carolina State Board of Refrigeration Examiners | 1 year | $80.00 | None |
| Roofing Contractor License | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) | 1 year | $75.00 | 8 hours |
| EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | See page | See page | None |
| General Liability Insurance Special case | North Carolina Department of Insurance | See page | See page | None |
| OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case | U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA | See page | See page | None |
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Renewal deadlines in North Carolina
When North Carolina contractor licenses come due
Every year
11 license pages, including Electrical Contractor License (Unlimited), General Contractor License (Intermediate), General Contractor License (Limited).
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