How to Check a North Carolina Contractor License

North Carolina generally requires a general contractor license for projects valued at $40,000 or more. Other trade licenses and permits may apply separately. Verify the contractor and the proposed scope with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors before signing. Read the board’s consumer guidance.

North Carolina generally requires a general contractor license for projects valued at $40,000 or more. Other trade licenses and permits may apply separately. Verify the contractor and the proposed scope with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors before signing. Read the board’s consumer guidance.

1. Open the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors.
2. Enter the contractor's license number, or the business name.
3. Open the record. Check that the license is active, that its class covers your job, and read the license details and any available disciplinary information.

Ask your contractor for the applicable license, insurance and a written scope. Verify the license with the state board and confirm that it covers the work proposed. Call (980) 250-4059 to discuss a mold inspection or removal request.

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