North Dakota General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

North Dakota has 4 General contractor license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $30 to $90, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

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Class A Contractor License (unlimited project value)

A · State license · North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing

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Renew on the official site 701-328-2900

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).

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Grace period: None for working legally (deemed unlicensed after March 1); registrar notifies within 60 days; late renewal window runs to June 1.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $90
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $50 penalty fee plus renewal fee if renewed after March 1 and by June 1 (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Between March 1 and renewal the license is not in good standing and the contractor is deemed unlicensed.
Reinstatement: After June 1, unrenewed licenses are expired; a new original application (initial fee: A $450, B about $300, C about $225, D about $100) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Certificate of liability insurance in the licensee's exact name, naming the ND Secretary of State (600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505) as certificate holder, filed with the application and each renewal (NDCC 43-07-04, 43-07-10); no minimum limit is set in the statute or on the Secretary of State page. A current WSI certificate of payment is required if the contractor has North Dakota employees; a contractor with no North Dakota employees and no significant contact with the state needs a WSI letter of good standing. Renewal also requires certifying that payroll taxes, WSI and unemployment premiums are paid, and listing ND projects over $50,000 completed in the prior calendar year.
Reciprocity: No reciprocity; nonresident contractors must obtain a license and name an agent for service of process (NDCC 43-07-19).

Notes

License required when cost/value per job exceeds $4,000 (NDCC 43-07-02); unlicensed work is a class A misdemeanor. Statutory bond requirement (43-07-11) was repealed in 1995. Specialty trades (electrical, plumbing) also need their own board licenses. Phone 701-328-2900 / 800-352-0867.

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Class B Contractor License (projects up to $500,000)

B · State license · North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing

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Renew on the official site 701-328-2900

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None for working legally (deemed unlicensed after March 1); registrar notifies within 60 days; late renewal window runs to June 1.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $60
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $50 penalty fee plus renewal fee if renewed after March 1 and by June 1 (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Between March 1 and renewal the license is not in good standing and the contractor is deemed unlicensed.
Reinstatement: After June 1, unrenewed licenses are expired; a new original application (initial fee: A $450, B about $300, C about $225, D about $100) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Certificate of liability insurance in the licensee's exact name, naming the ND Secretary of State (600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505) as certificate holder, filed with the application and each renewal (NDCC 43-07-04, 43-07-10); no minimum limit is set in the statute or on the Secretary of State page. A current WSI certificate of payment is required if the contractor has North Dakota employees; a contractor with no North Dakota employees and no significant contact with the state needs a WSI letter of good standing. Renewal also requires certifying that payroll taxes, WSI and unemployment premiums are paid, and listing ND projects over $50,000 completed in the prior calendar year.
Reciprocity: No reciprocity; nonresident contractors must obtain a license and name an agent for service of process (NDCC 43-07-19).

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Class C Contractor License (projects up to $300,000)

C · State license · North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing

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Renew on the official site 701-328-2900

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None for working legally (deemed unlicensed after March 1); registrar notifies within 60 days; late renewal window runs to June 1.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $45
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $50 penalty fee plus renewal fee if renewed after March 1 and by June 1 (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Between March 1 and renewal the license is not in good standing and the contractor is deemed unlicensed.
Reinstatement: After June 1, unrenewed licenses are expired; a new original application (initial fee: A $450, B about $300, C about $225, D about $100) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Certificate of liability insurance in the licensee's exact name, naming the ND Secretary of State (600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505) as certificate holder, filed with the application and each renewal (NDCC 43-07-04, 43-07-10); no minimum limit is set in the statute or on the Secretary of State page. A current WSI certificate of payment is required if the contractor has North Dakota employees; a contractor with no North Dakota employees and no significant contact with the state needs a WSI letter of good standing. Renewal also requires certifying that payroll taxes, WSI and unemployment premiums are paid, and listing ND projects over $50,000 completed in the prior calendar year.
Reciprocity: No reciprocity; nonresident contractors must obtain a license and name an agent for service of process (NDCC 43-07-19).

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Class D Contractor License (projects up to $100,000)

D · State license · North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing

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Renew on the official site 701-328-2900

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None for working legally (deemed unlicensed after March 1); registrar notifies within 60 days; late renewal window runs to June 1.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $30
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $50 penalty fee plus renewal fee if renewed after March 1 and by June 1 (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Between March 1 and renewal the license is not in good standing and the contractor is deemed unlicensed.
Reinstatement: After June 1, unrenewed licenses are expired; a new original application (initial fee: A $450, B about $300, C about $225, D about $100) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Certificate of liability insurance in the licensee's exact name, naming the ND Secretary of State (600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505) as certificate holder, filed with the application and each renewal (NDCC 43-07-04, 43-07-10); no minimum limit is set in the statute or on the Secretary of State page. A current WSI certificate of payment is required if the contractor has North Dakota employees; a contractor with no North Dakota employees and no significant contact with the state needs a WSI letter of good standing. Renewal also requires certifying that payroll taxes, WSI and unemployment premiums are paid, and listing ND projects over $50,000 completed in the prior calendar year.
Reciprocity: No reciprocity; nonresident contractors must obtain a license and name an agent for service of process (NDCC 43-07-19).

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How to renew

1Check your Class A Contractor License (unlimited project value) deadline: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).
2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $90, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: About $50 penalty fee plus renewal fee if renewed after March 1 and by June 1 (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Between March 1 and renewal the license is not in good standing and the contractor is deemed unlicensed.
6Check your Class B Contractor License (projects up to $500,000) deadline: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $60, but fees change.
8Check your Class C Contractor License (projects up to $300,000) deadline: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).
9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $45, but fees change.
10Check your Class D Contractor License (projects up to $100,000) deadline: Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)).
11Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $30, but fees change.

North Dakota General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a North Dakota general contractor license expire?

Class A Contractor License (unlimited project value): renews every year. Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Class B Contractor License (projects up to $500,000): renews every year. Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Class C Contractor License (projects up to $300,000): renews every year. Renew on or before March 1 each year (application must be made before March 2) for the March 2 - March 1 contractor year (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Check with North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a North Dakota general contractor license need?

Class A Contractor License (unlimited project value): no CE required. Class B Contractor License (projects up to $500,000): no CE required. Class C Contractor License (projects up to $300,000): no CE required. Check with North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a North Dakota general contractor license?

None for working legally (deemed unlicensed after March 1); registrar notifies within 60 days; late renewal window runs to June 1. Check with North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a North Dakota general contractor license?

Class A Contractor License (unlimited project value): About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a North Dakota general contractor license expires?

About $50 penalty fee plus renewal fee if renewed after March 1 and by June 1 (NDCC 43-07-10(3)). Between March 1 and renewal the license is not in good standing and the contractor is deemed unlicensed. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does North Dakota accept general contractor licenses from other states?

No reciprocity; nonresident contractors must obtain a license and name an agent for service of process (NDCC 43-07-19). Check with North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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