North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

Online

$100

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$100

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$125

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Online

$100

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

• Articles of Incorporation/Organization for domestic entities or a Certificate of Authority from the North Carolina Secretary of State for foreign entities
• A copy of the filed Certificate(s) of Assumed Name that has been filed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §66-71.4 with the Register of Deeds in a county in which the applicant will be doing business. (if applicable)
• 3 character references for each of the individuals signing the application. All character references must include the following:
  • The name of the person submitting the reference.
  • The mailing address, phone number, email address of the person submitting the reference
  • The Date of the reference (References older than 12 months from date of submission cannot be accepted.)
  • Information regarding the reference’s knowledge and experience with the applicant or person about whom the reference is being provided.
  • Letters of reference will not be accepted from family, coworkers, and/or current employers/employees.
• Financial demonstration in the form of an agreed-upon procedure report, audited financial statement, or a surety bond.

Online

$100

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$125

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Online

$100

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$100

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$125

Online

$75

If an application is submitted with a completed exam, the licensing process takes about 30 days. If an exam is required, it will depend on when exams are successfully completed. It takes about 2 to 3 weeks after exams are completed before a license to be granted.

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

• Articles of Incorporation/Organization for domestic entities or a Certificate of Authority from the North Carolina Secretary of State for foreign entities
• A copy of the filed Certificate(s) of Assumed Name that has been filed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §66-71.4 with the Register of Deeds in a county in which the applicant will be doing business. (if applicable)
• 3 character references for each of the individuals signing the application. All character references must include the following:
  • The name of the person submitting the reference.
  • The mailing address, phone number, email address of the person submitting the reference
  • The Date of the reference (References older than 12 months from date of submission cannot be accepted.)
  • Information regarding the reference’s knowledge and experience with the applicant or person about whom the reference is being provided.
  • Letters of reference will not be accepted from family, coworkers, and/or current employers/employees.
• Financial demonstration in the form of a balance sheet, agreed-upon procedure report, audited financial statement, or a surety bond.

Online

$75

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited.

Online

$75

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$75

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited.

Online

$75

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$75

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited.

Online

$75

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

• Articles of Incorporation/Organization for domestic entities or a Certificate of Authority from the North Carolina Secretary of State for foreign entities
• A copy of the filed Certificate(s) of Assumed Name that has been filed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §66-71.4 with the Register of Deeds in a county in which the applicant will be doing business. (if applicable)
• 3 character references for each of the individuals signing the application. All character references must include the following information on the letter itself:
  • The name of the person submitting the reference.
  • The mailing address, phone number, email address of the person submitting the reference
  • The Date of the reference (References older than 12 months from date of submission cannot be accepted.)
  • Information regarding the reference’s knowledge and experience with the applicant or person about whom the reference is being provided.
  • Letters of reference will not be accepted from family, coworkers, and/or current employers/employees.
• Financial demonstration in the form of a balance sheet, agreed-upon procedure report, audited financial statement, or a surety bond.

Online

$75

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited.

Online

$75

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$75

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Application for Increase in Limitation

$100 for increase to intermediate and $125 for increase to unlimited.

Online

$125

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

• Articles of Incorporation/Organization for domestic entities or a Certificate of Authority from the North Carolina Secretary of State for foreign entities
• A copy of the filed Certificate(s) of Assumed Name that has been filed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §66-71.4 with the Register of Deeds in a county in which the applicant will be doing business. (if applicable)
• 3 character references for each of the individuals signing the application. All character references must include the following:
  • The name of the person submitting the reference.
  • The mailing address, phone number, email address of the person submitting the reference
  • The Date of the reference (References older than 12 months from date of submission cannot be accepted.)
  • Information regarding the reference’s knowledge and experience with the applicant or person about whom the reference is being provided.
  • Letters of reference will not be accepted from family, coworkers, and/or current employers/employees.
• Financial demonstration in the form of an agreed-upon procedure report, audited financial statement, or a surety bond.

Online

$125

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

1. Remove an existing qualifier by submitting a letter to the board (if applicable).
2. Contact the Board to receive the necessary forms to add a qualifier based on which exams are completed or need to be completed.

Online

$125

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$125

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Online

$125

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$125

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Online

$125

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

• Articles of Incorporation/Organization for domestic entities or a Certificate of Authority from the North Carolina Secretary of State for foreign entities
• A copy of the filed Certificate(s) of Assumed Name that has been filed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §66-71.4 with the Register of Deeds in a county in which the applicant will be doing business. (if applicable)
• 3 character references for each of the individuals signing the application. All character references must include the following:
  • The name of the person submitting the reference.
  • The mailing address, phone number, email address of the person submitting the reference
  • The Date of the reference (References older than 12 months from date of submission cannot be accepted.)
  • Information regarding the reference’s knowledge and experience with the applicant or person about whom the reference is being provided.
  • Letters of reference will not be accepted from family, coworkers, and/or current employers/employees.
• Financial demonstration in the form of an agreed-upon procedure report, audited financial statement, or a surety bond.

Online

$125

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.

Online

$125

Domestic Entities:

1. Register your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Foreign Entities:

1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division
2. Complete the background check process.
3. Complete the online license application through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (include exam waiver form or NASCLA documentation if applicable)
4. An eligibility letter will be mailed and a qualifying individual must pass the relevant exams administered by PSI.

Online

$125

Annually by December 31.

$10 per month late.

Financial statements must also be submitted during the renewal process. Typically these do not need to be reviewed or audited but can be prepared in-house.

One of 5 possible forms depending on the new qualifier's exam status:

• Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
• NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
• Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
• Drop Qualifier Form: This form is used to remove a qualifier from a license.

Forms may be found online after logging in to the contractor portal.

$0

If the qualifying party leaves, licensees must notify the Board no later than 10 days after the date of separation and must replace the qualifying party within 90 days.

21 NCAC 12A .0205

• Licensees must notify the Board in writing in the event a qualifier ceases to be connected with their license. The notice should include the date on which the qualifier was last connected.
• To remove a qualifier from a license, send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to licensing@nclbgc.org.