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North Carolina Contractor License Requirements

Pick a trade to see exact experience, exam, fee, bond and insurance requirements in North Carolina.

North Carolina licensing details for 5 trades, compiled from the official state licensing boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.

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⚡ Electrician
Electrical Contractor License (Limited / Intermediate / Unlimited / Special Restricted)
🔧 Plumber
Plumbing Contractor, Class I / Class II (and Restricted Limited Plumbing Contractor)
❄️ HVAC
Heating Contractor — Group 1 / Group 2 / Group 3 (Class I / Class II)
🏗️ General Contractor
North Carolina General Contractor License (Limited / Intermediate / Unlimited limitation, by classification)
🏠 Roofer
No standalone NC roofing license — a General Contractor license (typically the Building classification) is required for roofing projects of $40,000 or more