North Carolina General Contractor License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
North Carolina GC Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $75
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $150
- Grace Period
- 30 days
North Carolina general contractors must complete 0 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your North Carolina GC License
- 1
Complete any required CE
North Carolina does not currently require continuing education for General Contractor renewal. Confirm with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $75 renewal fee
Pay the $75 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 30-day grace period, the late fee of $150 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors's public license lookup.
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