North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
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Contact Information
5400 Creedmoor Rd,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 17187
Raleigh, North Carolina 27619
Phone: (919) 571-4183
Fax: (919) 571-4703
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Licenses
We track the following licenses with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
North Carolina Contractor
Agency: | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors |
Initial Registration
Application for License to Practice General Contracting
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | New license application fees are based on the limitation of license being sought.
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Turnaround: | 3-6 weeks |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | New license application fees are based on the limitation of license being sought.
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North Carolina Intermediate Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Required Attachments: |
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Email to licensing@nclbgc.org |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Required Attachments: |
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Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
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Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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North Carolina Intermediate Highway Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
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Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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North Carolina Intermediate Public Utilities Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
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Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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North Carolina Intermediate Residential Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Required Attachments: |
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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North Carolina Intermediate Specialty Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
North Carolina Limited Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Turnaround: | If an application is submitted with a completed exam, the licensing process takes about 30 days. If an exam is required, it will depend on when exams are successfully completed. It takes about 2 to 3 weeks after exams are completed before a license to be granted. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Required Attachments: |
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited. |
North Carolina Limited Highway Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited. |
North Carolina Limited Public Utilities Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited. |
North Carolina Limited Residential Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Required Attachments: |
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
|
Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited. |
North Carolina Limited Specialty Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
|
Amendment
Increase in Limitation
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited. |
North Carolina Unlimited Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Required Attachments: |
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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How to Apply: |
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North Carolina Unlimited Highway Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
|
North Carolina Unlimited Public Utilities Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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North Carolina Unlimited Residential Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
|
Required Attachments: |
|
Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: | Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
|
North Carolina Unlimited Specialty Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
How to Apply: | Domestic Entities:
Foreign Entities:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $10 per month late. |
Notes: |
|
Amendment
Change of Qualifier
Form: | One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:
|
Filing Method: | Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days. |
Law: | 21 NCAC 12A .0205 |
Notes: |
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