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| Credential | Construction & specialty trades |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Contractor licenses renew annually, on or before March 1. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Timely renewal: Class A $90; Class B $60; Class C $45; Class D $30. Late filings incur an additional fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | North Dakota contractor license renewal instructions |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
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North Dakota Secretary of State — Contractors Contractor licensesAuthority listed in Records Searches | Secretary of State | North Dakota.
Source review dates · 2 sources
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- Records Searches | Secretary of State | North Dakota Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Contractors | Secretary of State | North Dakota Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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