North Carolina · General Contractor
How to get a General Contractor license in North Carolina
| License required | Yes (state) |
|---|---|
| Issuing board | NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) |
| Exam | Yes — Written exam per 21 NCAC Ch 12A .0404 |
| Experience | 18+, good moral character; financial qualification by tier |
| Bond | No — $1,000,000 |
| License fee | — |
| Renewal | Every 1 year(s) |
| Reciprocity | Exam waiver w/ SC,TN,LA,GA,MS,AL,FL — NC Law exam still required |
$1M surety = ALTERNATIVE to working capital for Unlimited tier only. Tiers: Limited/Intermediate/Unlimited. Verify fee.
Official source: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) →
Now get operating
Finance your truck & equipment
General Contractors starting out finance the truck and tools rather than pay cash.
Financing options →Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.