Do you need a general contractor license in North Dakota?
Yes, a license. In North Dakota, anyone who acts as a contractor on a job whose cost, value or price exceeds $4,000 must first hold a contractor license from the secretary of state. "Contractor" covers the construction, repair, alteration or demolition of buildings and other improvements, including property held for sale or rental. A class A license has no project limit, class B is limited to single contract projects up to $500,000, class C up to $300,000 and class D up to $100,000. Acting as a contractor without a license is a class A misdemeanor, and an unlicensed contractor may not bring a court action related to its contracting business. Cities and counties can add their own licensing on top of the state’s. This is N.D. Cent. Code §§ 43-07-01, 43-07-02, 43-07-07.
| What | North Dakota |
|---|---|
| General contractors | State contractor license for jobs over $4,000 |
Source
N.D. Cent. Code §§ 43-07-01, 43-07-02, 43-07-07
Read the statute in the North Dakota Century Code (North Dakota Legislative Branch): ndlegis.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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