Contractor licenses in
North Dakota
North Dakota licenses or registers contractors statewide.
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Official search run by North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing at firststop.sos.nd.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses general, electrical and plumbing work.
Small jobs
Under $4,000
A contractor license is required when the cost, value, or price per job exceeds $4,000.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- No license bond; the statutory contractor bond (NDCC 43-07-11) was repealed in 1995.
- Insurance
- Certificate of liability insurance plus workers compensation (WSI) coverage proof.
- Experience
- Signed statement of the applicant's experience and qualifications.
State license searches
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North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing
General, sub, and nonresident contractors on jobs over $4,000
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North Dakota State Electrical Board
Electrical contractors and electricians
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North Dakota State Plumbing Board
Plumbers, sewer and water, and water conditioning installers
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