North Carolina Contractor License Fee Calculator
Estimate your North Carolina General Contractor license fees including application, examination, and renewal costs based on your license classification and requested project limit.
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Formula
New Application:
Total = Application Fee + Examination Fee (if applicable)
Renewal:
Total = Renewal Fee + Late Penalty (if applicable)
Reinstatement:
Total = Reinstatement Fee + Examination Fee (if applicable)
Fee Schedule (NCLBGC):
• Application / Renewal Fee: $75 (all classifications)
• Reinstatement Fee: $150 (all classifications)
• Exam – Business Law only: $57 | Trade only: $57 | Both: $114
• Late Renewal Penalty: $25
Assumptions & References
- Fee schedule based on the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) published rates, effective 2024.
- Three license classifications exist: Limited (projects ≤ $500K), Intermediate (projects ≤ $1M), and Unlimited (projects > $1M).
- Examination fees are collected by the third-party testing vendor (PSI/Pearson VUE) and are separate from NCLBGC fees; amounts shown are approximate.
- Reciprocity applicants from qualifying states pay the standard application fee with no additional surcharge.
- Fees do not include costs for required financial statements, surety bonds, or continuing education.
- Always verify current fees directly at www.nclbgc.org or by calling (919) 571-4183.
- This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute legal or licensing advice.