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North Dakota Construction Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in North Dakota.

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North Dakota Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

North Dakota Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

Contact the department for a renewal application.

North Dakota Class A Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota Secretary of State
Law:

NDCC § 43-07-02

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

A current certificate of liability insurance from the insurance provider verifying coverage is required. Contractors with employees must also have workers' compensation insurance.

Bond Requirements:

There is no bond requirement for this license.

Notes:

A class A license is required for contracts over $500,000.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Required Attachments:
  • List of other states where the applicant is licensed as a contractor
  • Certificate of liability insurance (The certificate holder must be listed as the North Dakota Secretary of State)
  • If the applicant has employees in North Dakota, a North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) certificate of payment
  • If the applicant does not have employees in North Dakota, a Verification of Non-Employment form must be submitted to North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90

Due:

Annually by March 1

Notes:

The board does not allow reinstatement for licenses that expire. A new license must be obtained if the licensee wishes to continue operating as a licensed contractor.

North Dakota Class B Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota Secretary of State
Law:

NDCC § 43-07-02

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

A current certificate of liability insurance from the insurance provider verifying coverage is required. Contractors with employees must also have workers' compensation insurance.

Bond Requirements:

There is no bond requirement for this license.

Notes:

A class B license is required for contracts valued between $300,000 and $500,000.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Required Attachments:
  • List of other states where the applicant is licensed as a contractor
  • Certificate of liability insurance (The certificate holder must be listed as the North Dakota Secretary of State)
  • If the applicant has employees in North Dakota, a North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) certificate of payment
  • If the applicant does not have employees in North Dakota, a Verification of Non-Employment form must be submitted to North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Notes:

The board does not allow reinstatement for licenses that expire. A new license must be obtained if the licensee wishes to continue operating as a licensed contractor.

North Dakota Class C Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota Secretary of State
Law:

NDCC § 43-07-02

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

A current certificate of liability insurance from the insurance provider verifying coverage is required. Contractors with employees must also have workers' compensation insurance.

Bond Requirements:

There is no bond requirement for this license.

Notes:

A class C license is required for contracts valued between $100,000 and $300,000.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Required Attachments:
  • List of other states where the applicant is licensed as a contractor
  • Certificate of liability insurance (The certificate holder must be listed as the North Dakota Secretary of State)
  • If the applicant has employees in North Dakota, a North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) certificate of payment
  • If the applicant does not have employees in North Dakota, a Verification of Non-Employment form must be submitted to North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Notes:

The board does not allow reinstatement for licenses that expire. A new license must be obtained if the licensee wishes to continue operating as a licensed contractor.

North Dakota Class D Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota Secretary of State
Law:

NDCC § 43-07-02

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

A current certificate of liability insurance from the insurance provider verifying coverage is required. Contractors with employees must also have workers' compensation insurance.

Bond Requirements:

There is no bond requirement for this license.

Notes:

A class D license is required for contracts of $100,000 or less.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • List of other states where the applicant is licensed as a contractor
  • Certificate of liability insurance (The certificate holder must be listed as the North Dakota Secretary of State)
  • If the applicant has employees in North Dakota, a North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) certificate of payment
  • If the applicant does not have employees in North Dakota, a Verification of Non-Employment form must be submitted to North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Notes:

The board does not allow reinstatement for licenses that expire. A new license must be obtained if the licensee wishes to continue operating as a licensed contractor.

North Dakota Electrical Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota State Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Application For Electrical Contracting

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application For Electrical Contracting (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

City of Drayton Contractor License

Not required



General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the City level in Drayton.

City of Jamestown Contractors' License Application

Agency:City of Jamestown Licensing Department (ND)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

https://www.jamestownnd.gov/files/planning_zoning/CONTRACTORS%20LIC%20APP%20&%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • Building Contractor: $250
  • Master Electrician: $250
  • Journeyman Electrician: $55
  • Master Plumber: $250
  • Journeyman Plumber: $55
  • Gas Fitter: $65
  • Excavating, Patching, & Curb Cutting: $55
  • House Moving License: $125
Due:

Annually by December 31

Notarization Required?:Not required
Before you Apply:
  • North Dakota Building Contractor License
  • Surety bond
  • Liability insurance certificate
Bond Amount:
  • Building Contractor, Master Electrician, Master Plumber, or Gas Fitter $10,000
  • House Mover $10,000
  • Excavating, Patching, & Curb Cut $25,000

 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Building Contractor: $85
Master Electrician: $85
Journeyman Electrician: $55
Master Plumber: $85
Journeyman Plumber: $55
Gas Fitter: $65
Excavating, Patching, & Curb Cutting: $55
House Moving License: $125

Due:

Annually by December 31

Notarization Required?:Not required
Penalties:

License renewal fees that are not paid before the December 31 deadline are increased to the initial registration fee. 

Before you Apply:
  • North Dakota Building Contractor License
  • Surety Bond
  • Liability Insurance Certificate
Bond Amount:
  • Building Contractor, Master Electrician, Master Plumber, and Gas Fitter: $10,000
  • House Mover: $10,000
  • Excavating, Patching, & Curb Cutting: $25,000

Individual Licenses

North Dakota Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

North Dakota Abestos Abatement Project Designer License

Agency:North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program

Initial Registration

Form:

North Dakota Abestos Abatement Project Designer License

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Application must include an unaltered copy of the applicant's original training certificate received after successful completion of an AHERA-accredited training course.

Registration Renewal

Form:

North Dakota Abestos Abatement Project Designer License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually based on completion of training course.

North Dakota Apprentice Plumber License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

North Dakota Apprentice Plumber License

Agency Fee:

First year the fee is prorated based on time of year applying.

Registration Renewal

Form:

North Dakota Apprentice Plumber License (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

Varies by how many years license has been held.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

North Dakota Asbestos Abatement Project Monitor License

Agency:North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Application must include an unaltered copy of the applicant's original training certificate received after successful completion of an AHERA-accredited training course.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually based on completion of training course.

North Dakota Asbestos Abatement Supervisor License

Agency:North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Application must include an unaltered copy of the applicant's original training certificate received after successful completion of an AHERA-accredited training course.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually based on completion of training course.

North Dakota Asbestos Abatement Worker License

Agency:North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Application must include an unaltered copy of the applicant's original training certificate received after successful completion of an AHERA-accredited training course.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually based on completion of training course.

North Dakota Asbestos Inspector License

Agency:North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Application must include an unaltered copy of the applicant's original training certificate received after successful completion of an AHERA-accredited training course.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually based on completion of training course.

North Dakota Asbestos Management Planner License

Agency:North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Application must include an unaltered copy of the applicant's original training certificate received after successful completion of an AHERA-accredited training course.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually based on completion of training course.

North Dakota Class B Electrician License

Agency:North Dakota State Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Electrician's License

Agency Fee:

$40

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Class B Electrician License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Notes:

Required to renew: Eight (8) hours of continuing education (4 of which must be code) on file with the North Dakota State Electrical Board.

North Dakota Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:North Dakota State Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Electrician's License

Agency Fee:

$25

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Journeyman License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually on March 31.

Notes:

Required to renew: Eight (8) hours of continuing education (4 of which must be code) on file with the North Dakota State Electrical Board.

North Dakota Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Journeyman Plumber Application

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Journeyman Plumber License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by December 31.

North Dakota Master Electrician License

Agency:North Dakota State Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Electrician's License

Agency Fee:

$50

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contracting Master Electrician License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Notes:

Required to renew: Eight (8) hours of continuing education (4 of which must be code) on file with the North Dakota State Electrical Board.

North Dakota Master Plumber License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Master Plumber Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Master Plumber License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$165

Due:

Annually by December 31.

North Dakota Sewer and Water Apprentice License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$25 (Over 3400 Hours ) Under 3400 hours no fee

Due:

Annually by June 30.

North Dakota Sewer and Water Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by June 30.

North Dakota Sewer and Water Installer License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by June 30.

North Dakota Water Conditioning Apprentice License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Water Conditioning Apprentice Application

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Water Conditioning Apprentice License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by December 31.

North Dakota Water Conditioning Contractor License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Registration Renewal

Form:

Water Conditioning Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Annually by December 31.

North Dakota Water Conditioning Installer License

Agency:North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Registration Renewal

Form:

Water Conditioning Installer License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

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