Do you need a contractor license in North Dakota?
When a job's cost, value or price exceeds $4,000, the person doing the work must hold a North Dakota contractor license (NDCC ch. 43-07). This includes subcontractors and nonresident contractors. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the ND SOS website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search registered contractors in FirstStop to see if their license is in good standing, and check the class covers your job size. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab), source: ND FirstStop Contractor Search (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official North Dakota Secretary of State, Contractor Licensing sources. See sources.
When do you need a license?
$4,000 or more for a job means a license is needed.
When a job's cost, value or price exceeds $4,000, the person doing the work must hold a North Dakota contractor license (NDCC ch. 43-07). This includes subcontractors and nonresident contractors. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
- Electrical and plumbing licenses come from the State Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board, separately. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- ND FirstStop Contractor Search (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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