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    Steps to Obtain Your Contractor License

    Step 1
    Purchase Exam Prep Course

    Purchase your exam prep course - NASCLA Commercial Exam Complete Course Package

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    Step 2
    Register for NASCLA Exam

    Register for the NASCLA Commercial Exam here.

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    Step 3
    Study for the Exam

    Study for, and take your NASCLA Commercial Exam.

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    Step 4
    Submit Your Application

    Submit your North Carolina Application

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    North Carolina General Contractor Requirements & Application

    Take the test before submitting your application. If approved for the NC Builder license and later opting for the NASCLA exam, submit:

    1. A copy of your exam results
    2. Proof of score transcript from PSI (how to order transcript)
    3. A cover letter requesting approval based on your NASCLA test
    4. As of January 1, 2020, North Carolina requires all Contractors to pass the North Carolina Business Law and Project Management Exam

    Financial Requirements:

    • Limited - Project limit: $500,000. Minimum assets exceeding liabilities by $17,000 or a net worth of $80,000.
    • Intermediate - Project limit: $1,000,000. Minimum assets exceeding liabilities by $75,000.
    • Unlimited - No project size limit. Minimum assets exceeding liabilities by $150,000.

    The NASCLA Accredited exam enhances exam quality and mobility for contractors across jurisdictions, with states like Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, and more accepting it.

    Experience Requirements: Submit three Letters of Reference (not from family or related businesses), on letterhead or notarized.

    Board Contact Information:
    North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
    5400 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
    Phone: 919.571.4183 | Fax: 919.571.4703

    Website: North Carolina Contractors Board
    Application Fee for Unlimited License: $125

    North Carolina General Contractor Test Information

    Test Information: Covers 12 subject areas, with questions based on a 24-book set.

    Candidate Information Bulletin: PSI Exams North Carolina Candidate Bulletin

    Exam Information Details
    Exam Fee$130
    Number of Questions115
    Passing Score70% or 81 Questions
    Time Limit330 Minutes
    Subject Area Breakdown
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    General Requirements25
    Site Construction15
    Concrete6
    Masonry4
    Metals6
    Wood5
    Thermal and Moisture Protection5
    Doors, Windows, and Glazing4
    Finishes5
    Mechanical and Plumbing Systems6
    Electrical Systems3
    Procurement and Contracting Requirements31

    North Carolina General Contractor Reciprocity

    The NASCLA exam serves as the trades exam in multiple states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, and others.

    North Carolina General Contractor Permitted Work

    This license allows construction for both Commercial and Residential properties.