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Do you need a roofing license in North Dakota?

What our research found about roofing licensing in North Dakota, and what to check with the city or county where you work.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Short answer

North Dakota does not issue a state roofing license. Licensing is handled by cities and counties.

What our research found

North Dakota has no state roofing license. Roofers on jobs over $4,000 need the Secretary of State contractor license (see general contractor Classes A-D). The City of Fargo separately requires a Re-Roofing license ($125/year, expires December 31); other cities may have their own licensing, so check the local building department.

Who handles it, per our sources: North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing

What to check locally

  1. Call the building or permit office of the city or county where the job is. Ask whether it needs a local roofing license or a contractor registration before you pull a permit.
  2. Ask what keeps that local license current: the renewal date, the fee, any bond or insurance certificate, and any continuing education.
  3. Check each city or county you work in on its own. Each one sets its own rules, fees and renewal dates.
  4. Read the notes above for anything the state still requires, such as a business registration, a tax license or a license for related trade work.
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Roofing contractor (no trade license)

Local / county license · North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 701-328-2900

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Fargo Re-Roofing license expires December 31 each year.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $125
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

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
Not required
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

North Dakota has no state roofing license. Roofers on jobs over $4,000 need the Secretary of State contractor license (see general contractor Classes A-D). The City of Fargo separately requires a Re-Roofing license ($125/year, expires December 31); other cities may have their own licensing, so check the local building department.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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North Dakota Roofing licensing questions

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

Do you need a state roofing license in North Dakota?

No. North Dakota does not issue a state roofing license. Licensing is handled by cities and counties. North Dakota has no state roofing license. Roofers on jobs over $4,000 need the Secretary of State contractor license (see general contractor Classes A-D). The City of Fargo separately requires a Re-Roofing license ($125/year, expires December 31); other cities may have their own licensing, so check the local building department. Check with the city or county where the job is before you start work.

Who handles roofing licensing in North Dakota?

Our records point to: North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing. Rules differ from one city or county to the next, so check with the one where the job is.

When does a North Dakota roofing license expire?

Roofing contractor (no trade license): renews every year. Fargo Re-Roofing license expires December 31 each year. Check with North Dakota Secretary of State - Contractor Licensing before you rely on it.

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

Roofing contractor (no trade license): About $125. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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Spot something out of date?

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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