North Dakota licensing
Licensing in North Dakota — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
Chapter 43-07 contractors, including subcontractors, public contractors and nonresidents.
Thresholds and scope
License required when cost, value or price per job exceeds $4,000.
The rules
- Without the required license, a person cannot act as a contractor or maintain related business claims in North Dakota courts. Unlicensed contracting is a class A misdemeanor and can incur an administrative civil penalty. Source
- Applicants must be at least 18, apply under oath with experience and qualifications, file liability-insurance evidence and submit Workforce Safety and Insurance coverage confirmation. Source
- Class A has no single-project value limit; B is limited to $500,000, C to $300,000 and D to $100,000. Source
Primary sources
Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.
Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.
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