North Dakota contractor license lookup
Search FirstStop for registered contractors, then check the class covers your job's value. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
Open the official ND SOS lookup (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.
Step by step
- Open the FirstStop contractor search (button above). (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
- Search for the contractor. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
- Compare the class limit with your job. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
What the results mean
- Class D covers jobs up to $100,000; Class A covers jobs over $500,000. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
- A license is needed for jobs over $4,000. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
Red flags when hiring
- No contractor license on a job over $4,000. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
- A license class too small for your job. (source: ND Secretary of State: Contractors (opens in a new tab))
Common questions
Who do I call?
ND Secretary of State: (701) 328-2900. (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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