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North Carolina contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

Heating Group No. 1 Contractor - Class I (hydronic/steam comfort heating, boilers) (H1-I)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Board adds about $25 to the license fee if not renewed and paid during January (G.S. 87-22). If forms and fees are not received by January 31, Board may require all unpaid annual fees before reissuing.
Grace period: None. Board states there is NO grace period; licensed activity must stop on expiration until renewed.
Official link: https://public.nclicensing.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Heating Group No. 2 Contractor (integral heating/cooling systems over 15 tons) (H2-I)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Board adds about $25 to the license fee if not renewed and paid during January (G.S. 87-22). If forms and fees are not received by January 31, Board may require all unpaid annual fees before reissuing.
Grace period: None. Board states there is NO grace period; licensed activity must stop on expiration until renewed.
Official link: https://public.nclicensing.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Heating Group No. 3 Contractor - Class I (forced-air heating/cooling, 15 tons or less, any building) (H3-I)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Board adds about $25 to the license fee if not renewed and paid during January (G.S. 87-22). If forms and fees are not received by January 31, Board may require all unpaid annual fees before reissuing.
Grace period: None. Board states there is NO grace period; licensed activity must stop on expiration until renewed.
Official link: https://public.nclicensing.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Heating Group No. 3 Contractor - Class II (single-family detached dwellings) (H3-II)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Board adds about $25 to the license fee if not renewed and paid during January (G.S. 87-22). If forms and fees are not received by January 31, Board may require all unpaid annual fees before reissuing.
Grace period: None. Board states there is NO grace period; licensed activity must stop on expiration until renewed.
Official link: https://public.nclicensing.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

Electrical Contractor - Intermediate (I)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Deadline: Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
Grace period: No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
Official link: https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical Contractor - Limited (L)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Deadline: Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
Grace period: No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
Official link: https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical Contractor - Special Restricted (SP-SFD single-family dwelling; SP-FA/LV, SP-PH, SP-SP, SP-WP, SP-ES, SP-EL) (SP)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Deadline: Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 4 hours
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
Grace period: No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
Official link: https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 4 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical Contractor - Unlimited (U)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Deadline: Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
Grace period: No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
Official link: https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Plumbing Contractor - Class I (all buildings) (P-I)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Board adds about $25 to the license fee if not renewed and paid during January (G.S. 87-22). If forms and fees are not received by January 31, Board may require all unpaid annual fees before reissuing.
Grace period: None. Board states there is NO grace period; licensed activity must stop on expiration until renewed.
Official link: https://public.nclicensing.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing Contractor - Class II (single-family detached dwellings) (P-II)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Board adds about $25 to the license fee if not renewed and paid during January (G.S. 87-22). If forms and fees are not received by January 31, Board may require all unpaid annual fees before reissuing.
Grace period: None. Board states there is NO grace period; licensed activity must stop on expiration until renewed.
Official link: https://public.nclicensing.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Restricted Limited Plumbing Contractor (RLP)

State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Board adds about $25 to the license fee if not renewed and paid during January (G.S. 87-22). If forms and fees are not received by January 31, Board may require all unpaid annual fees before reissuing.
Grace period: None. Board states there is NO grace period; licensed activity must stop on expiration until renewed.
Official link: https://public.nclicensing.org/Home/Login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

General Contractor license with S(Roofing) Specialty classification (no standalone roofing license) (Specialty - Roofing)

State license · North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

Deadline: Renew online (NCCLiC) before the license expires on the first day of January (renewal opens ~Oct 1; Board urges filing before Jan 1). Per G.S. 87-10(e) the license expires Jan 1 and becomes invalid 60 days later (Mar 1; Feb 29 in leap years per Board notices) unless renewed.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: About $10 per month or part of a month after January 1 (G.S. 87-10(e); 21 NCAC 12A .0304(a)(5)).
Grace period: No true grace period: license expires Jan 1, but renewal is still accepted (with late fee) until it becomes invalid 60 days after expiration. After it becomes invalid the contractor is treated as unlicensed.
Official link: https://www.ncclic.org/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

Certified Applicator (commercial) card (CA)

State license · NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

Deadline: Jun 30 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 10 hours
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed.
Grace period: Work may not be performed after June 30 until renewed. Per G.S. 106-65.31, a license/card renewed before January 1 of the following year may be renewed without re-examination (unless scheduled for periodic reexamination).
Official link: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/renewal-information
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 10 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Registered Technician (RT) identification card (RT)

State license · NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

Deadline: Jun 30 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $40. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed.
Grace period: Work may not be performed after June 30 until renewed. Per G.S. 106-65.31, a license/card renewed before January 1 of the following year may be renewed without re-examination (unless scheduled for periodic reexamination).
Official link: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/renewal-information
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $40, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Structural Pest Control Licensee (business license; phases P household, W wood-destroying organisms, F fumigation) (Licensee)

State license · NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

Deadline: Jun 30 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 10 hours
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed.
Grace period: Work may not be performed after June 30 until renewed. Per G.S. 106-65.31, a license/card renewed before January 1 of the following year may be renewed without re-examination (unless scheduled for periodic reexamination).
Insurance: General liability covering structural pest control operations and completed operations: single limit $100,000 property damage + $300,000 bodily injury each occurrence, or $300,000 combined single limit each occurrence; certificate must be sent by insurer directly to the Division ([email protected]) with pollution/contamination endorsement. License expires if policy cancels/lapses/drops below limits (02 NCAC 34 .0902).
Official link: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/renewal-information
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 10 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

General Contractor - Intermediate (Intermediate)

State license · North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

Deadline: Renew online (NCCLiC) before the license expires on the first day of January (renewal opens ~Oct 1; Board urges filing before Jan 1). Per G.S. 87-10(e) the license expires Jan 1 and becomes invalid 60 days later (Mar 1; Feb 29 in leap years per Board notices) unless renewed.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $10 per month or part of a month after January 1 (G.S. 87-10(e); 21 NCAC 12A .0304(a)(5)).
Grace period: No true grace period: license expires Jan 1, but renewal is still accepted (with late fee) until it becomes invalid 60 days after expiration. After it becomes invalid the contractor is treated as unlicensed.
Official link: https://www.ncclic.org/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General Contractor - Limited (Building/Residential/Highway/Public Utilities/Specialty/Unclassified) (Limited)

State license · North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

Deadline: Renew online (NCCLiC) before the license expires on the first day of January (renewal opens ~Oct 1; Board urges filing before Jan 1). Per G.S. 87-10(e) the license expires Jan 1 and becomes invalid 60 days later (Mar 1; Feb 29 in leap years per Board notices) unless renewed.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $10 per month or part of a month after January 1 (G.S. 87-10(e); 21 NCAC 12A .0304(a)(5)).
Grace period: No true grace period: license expires Jan 1, but renewal is still accepted (with late fee) until it becomes invalid 60 days after expiration. After it becomes invalid the contractor is treated as unlicensed.
Official link: https://www.ncclic.org/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $75, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General Contractor - Unlimited (Unlimited)

State license · North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

Deadline: Renew online (NCCLiC) before the license expires on the first day of January (renewal opens ~Oct 1; Board urges filing before Jan 1). Per G.S. 87-10(e) the license expires Jan 1 and becomes invalid 60 days later (Mar 1; Feb 29 in leap years per Board notices) unless renewed.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $125. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $10 per month or part of a month after January 1 (G.S. 87-10(e); 21 NCAC 12A .0304(a)(5)).
Grace period: No true grace period: license expires Jan 1, but renewal is still accepted (with late fee) until it becomes invalid 60 days after expiration. After it becomes invalid the contractor is treated as unlicensed.
Official link: https://www.ncclic.org/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $125, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline