North Dakota Construction Licensing
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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Company Licenses
North Dakota Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
North Dakota Class A Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $450 |
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Registration Renewal
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| 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
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
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Registration Renewal
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| 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
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $225 |
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Registration Renewal
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| 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
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
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Registration Renewal
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| 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. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Bismarck General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the City level in Bismarck.
Bismarck does not license general contractors.
City of Drayton Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the City level in Drayton.
Fargo General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the City level in Fargo.
Fargo does not issue general contractor licenses, but contractors will likely need a state-issued license before doing work in the city.
Jamestown Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Notarization Required?: | Not Required |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notarization Required?: | Not Required |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
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Jamestown Excavating, Patching, & Curb Cut License
| Agency: | City of Jamestown - Building & Development Department - Building Division (ND) |
| Bond Requirements: | $25,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
Jamestown Gas Fitter License
| Agency: | City of Jamestown - Building & Development Department - Building Division (ND) |
| Bond Requirements: | $10,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
Jamestown House Mover License
| Agency: | City of Jamestown - Building & Development Department - Building Division (ND) |
| Bond Requirements: | $10,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
Jamestown Master Electrician License
| Agency: | City of Jamestown - Building & Development Department - Building Division (ND) |
| Bond Requirements: | $10,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
Jamestown Master Plumber License
| Agency: | City of Jamestown - Building & Development Department - Building Division (ND) |
| Bond Requirements: | $10,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
Minot General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the City level in Minot.
Minot does not issue general contractor licenses, but contractors will likely need a state-issued license before doing work in the city.
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
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| 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 Asbestos Abatement Project Monitor License
| Agency: | North Dakota Division of Air Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
Initial Registration
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| 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
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| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| 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 Master Electrician License
| Agency: | North Dakota State Electrical Board |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| 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. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
Jamestown Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | City of Jamestown - Building & Development Department - Building Division (ND) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
Jamestown Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | City of Jamestown - Building & Development Department - Building Division (ND) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fees not paid before the December 31 deadline must be paid as the initial registration fee instead of the renewal fee. |
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