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in North Carolina
Verify any license, find local contractors by city and trade. All data from official NCLBGC public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Search by company name or license number on NCContractorCheck. Every listing shows the current license status (Active or Expired), license number, limitation level, and issue date — all from NCLBGC.
The NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) licenses general contractors in North Carolina. Any contractor working on projects over $30,000 must hold a valid NCLBGC license.
Unlimited: any project value. Intermediate: up to $1,000,000. Limited: up to $500,000. Limitation set by NCLBGC based on financial and technical qualifications.
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About NC Licensed Contractors
North Carolina requires general contractors to be licensed by the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) for any project valued at $30,000 or more. NCContractorCheck provides a searchable directory of all 76,160 contractors on record with the NCLBGC across 3,483 cities.
Top cities: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Cary, Asheville. Popular trades: Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, General Building.