How much does a Electrician license cost in North Carolina?
The North Carolina Electrician license fee is $125, paid to NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC). Exam fees, the bond premium and insurance are charged separately.
What the state charges
| License fee | $125 |
|---|---|
| Paid to | NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) |
| Exam | PSI-administered open-book exam; 100 questions, 6 hours; minimum grade 70 |
| Bond | Not required |
| Renewal | Every 1 year(s) |
Fee breakdown and fine print
Application & exam fee $125 (all classifications); annual license fee $100 Limited / $150 Intermediate / $200 Unlimited. No bond requirement published by the board. Annual renewal (GS 87-44).
Official fee source: NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) →
What else you pay before the first job
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General liability insurance
Required by most licensing boards and by nearly every general contractor who hires you.
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- How much does a Electrician license cost in North Carolina?
- The state license fee is $125, paid to NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC). Application & exam fee $125 (all classifications); annual license fee $100 Limited / $150 Intermediate / $200 Unlimited. No bond requirement published by the board. Annual renewal (GS 87-44).
- What other costs are there beyond the license fee?
- Beyond the state fee you should budget for the exam, general liability insurance, forming your business entity, and the truck and tools you need to take the first job. Those are billed by separate providers, not the licensing board.
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Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.