How to get a general contractor license in North Carolina
North Carolina general contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- 1 of 1 1 21 NCAC 12A .0304 is amended as published in 34:22 NCR 2106-2112 as follows: 2 3 21 NCAC 12A .0304 FEES 4 (a) The Board shall charge the following fees: fees related to license applications: 5 (1) Application for limited license: $75.00; 6 (2) Application for in…
Requirements overview
- North Carolina sets experience, education, and exam rules for general contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the North Carolina contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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