Contractor License Renewal in North Dakota (2026)

Contractor license renewal in North Dakota is handled by the North Dakota Secretary of State, which requires General Contractors to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

North Dakota Contractor renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Annual renewal due on or before March 1 each year. Renewals received after the deadline incur a late filing fee.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	North Dakota Secretary of State

Go to the official North Dakota Secretary of State renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the North Dakota Secretary of State. automated research workflow (official north-dakota contractor board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Contractors in North Dakota

No continuing education is required for the North Dakota contractor license. Renewal instead requires listing each ND project/contract/subcontract over $50,000 completed in the prior calendar year and certifying that payroll taxes, Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI) premiums, and unemployment insurance premiums are paid; a current liability insurance certificate is also required.

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How to renew your Contractor license in North Dakota

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the North Dakota Secretary of State portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: North Dakota licenses contractors at the state level through the Secretary of State (the licensing registrar); there is no separate contractors board. Licensing is required for anyone performing work where the cost/value/price of a job exceeds $4,000, and this applies to general contractors, subcontractors, public contractors, and nonresident contractors. Licenses are tiered into four classes by the dollar value of work a contractor may perform per job. Per the SOS contractors page the classes are: Class A (over $500,000), Class B (up to $500,000), Class C (up to $300,000), and Class D (up to $100,000). Renewal fee depends on class, so there is no single fixed GC renewal fee: Class A $90, Class B $60, Class C $45, Class D $30. Renewal is completed in the FirstStop online portal. A late filing fee applies to renewals received after March 1, but the exact late fee amount is not published on the renewal page and could not be verified, so it is left null. Note: some third-party sources describe slightly different class dollar thresholds; the figures above are taken from the official SOS contractors page.

Contractor license renewal in North Dakota: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Contractor license in North Dakota?

North Dakota Contractor licenses renew every 12 months. Annual renewal due on or before March 1 each year. Renewals received after the deadline incur a late filing fee.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Contractor license in North Dakota?

North Dakota does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Contractor license. No continuing education is required for the North Dakota contractor license. Renewal instead requires listing each ND project/contract/subcontract over $50,000 completed in the prior calendar year and certifying that payroll taxes, Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI) premiums, and unemployment insurance premiums are paid; a current liability insurance certificate is also required. Confirm the current rule with the North Dakota Secretary of State.

Can I renew my North Dakota Contractor license online?

Yes — North Dakota offers online renewal through the North Dakota Secretary of State. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my North Dakota Contractor license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the North Dakota Secretary of State promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: General Contractor renewal