North Carolina renewal guide
General Contractor License (Intermediate)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$100.00
Late penalty
$10.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) and pay the $100.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 60 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $10.00, with a 30-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
North Carolina General Contractor License (Intermediate)
The Intermediate General Contractor license allows holders to undertake single construction projects valued up to $1,500,000.
Requirements
- Threshold: License required for projects valued at $40,000 or more
- Examination: Must pass the NASCLA examination
- Financial: Audited financial statement showing net worth above required thresholds
- Bond Alternative: $500,000 surety bond if financial thresholds not met
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Annual (by January 1)
- Renewal Fee: $100
- Late Fee: $10 after December 31
- Continuing Education: 8 hours per year
Project Limitations
- Single project maximum: $1,500,000
- Suitable for mid-sized commercial and residential projects
- Can upgrade to Unlimited by meeting higher financial requirements
Scope of Work
Intermediate license holders can perform general contracting work on projects up to $1,500,000 in value, including residential and commercial construction, renovations, and additions.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the NCLBGC.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Examination Results
- Financial Statement
- Experience Documentation
Source notes
NCLBGC . N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-1 et seq., 21 NCAC 12A (classifications). nclbgc.org. Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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