Field guide · North Carolina
North Carolina contractor licensing, by trade
Verified: 5 pages, between 2026-06-19 and 2026-09-28
North Carolina has 5 licensed trades on this site, each licensed statewide. Each has its own bond, fees and renewal cycle, compared side by side; every figure is source-cited on the trade page.
North Carolina licensing detail compiled from the official state boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.
Bond type: Fixed set amount · Tiered scales by volume · Credit-based financial responsibility in lieu of a bond · Conditional only if the board requires one · None no bond required
Moving to or from North Carolina? Contractor license reciprocity, every trade →
| ⚡ Electrician | $125 | Annual | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔧 Plumber | $150 | Annual | None |
| ❄️ HVAC | $150 | Annual | None |
| 🏗️ General Contractor | $75 | Annual | — Credit-based |
| 🏠 Roofer | Varies | The general contractor license needed for roofing over $40,000 expires on January 1 following issuance or renewal and becomes invalid 60 days later unless renewed | — Credit-based |
Not yet on this site for North Carolina: Refrigeration · Home Improvement Contractor