North Carolina General Contractor Residential and Commercial Builders License

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North Carolina General Contractor

North Carolina has two different types of licenses: Building Contractor and Residential Contractor.

Both licenses can do residential work, but only the Building Contractor license allows for commercial construction. If going for the Building Contractor license, it is highly recommended to take the NASCLA exam instead of the state Building Contractor exam.

In North Carolina, a license is required for any job over $40,000.

North Carolina Builder Licenses

North Carolina Builder NASCLA Multiple States

To obtain a North Carolina Builder license, you must pass a trades exam (NASCLA) and a business law exam (business law is only required if taking NASCLA).

For the trades exam, you have a choice. For more info, watch the video at the top of this page.

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North Carolina Builder

The North Carolina Building Contractor license allows you to bid on, build, or modify any type or size of commercial or residential property.

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North Carolina Residential Contractor

The North Carolina Residential Contractor license allows for full residential construction, including new builds and remodels.

There is only one required exam: the North Carolina Residential Contractor exam.

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North Carolina Business & Law

This exam is required only if you're taking the NASCLA exam. It’s a short 90-minute test based on 2 books and covers key business and legal topics.

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