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Contractor Licensing Requirements in North Carolina

North Carolina contractor licensing is managed by NCLBGC and trade-specific boards. Here's an overview of what contractors need in NC.

1 min readBy TimeFotos

North Carolina requires most general contractors doing work over $30,000 to hold a license from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC). Specialty trades have their own boards.

General contracting: NCLBGC license required for projects over $30,000.

Electrical: North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.

Plumbing, Heating, Fire Sprinkler: NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.

HVAC: Mechanical Contractors license, also through PHSBC.

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