North Dakota Concrete Contractor License Requirements (2026)
By Gabriel Giner, Editor · Source checked 2026-09-08
North Dakota does not issue a separate concrete classification. A concrete contractor must hold a Secretary of State contractor license when the cost, value, or price of a job exceeds $4,000. The statewide rule answers only the starting licensing question. Before signing a concrete contract, match the exact scope, project type, value, permits, and any separately regulated work to the authority identified in the sources below.
Regulatory Body
Authority over this credential rests with North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing, which issues and polices it under undefined. Use this official state or local authority to confirm the concrete route, scope, and current filing requirements for the project.
- Official portal: https://www.sos.nd.gov/business/licensing-registration/contractors
Eligibility Requirements
This guide does not establish a minimum applicant age; confirm any age requirement with the issuing authority. Check the current application for identification and tax-number requirements. Use the current state or local application for identity and entity requirements.
Good moral character
Use the current regulator application and disclosure requirements for the actual route.
Background investigation
No universal concrete-specific fingerprint requirement is stated in the reviewed source.
Experience and Education
The sources cited here stop short of naming a year requirement; the operative standard is The application requires a statement of experience and qualifications; no concrete-only experience standard was identified..
Accepted proof of experience or eligibility
- Use the current application and any state or local supporting forms required for the selected route.
Exam Requirements
The cited sources impose no written trade exam at the state level here. The path to the credential runs through: See the cited regulator for the selected concrete route
Examination fee: No concrete-specific state examination was identified.
Retake policy: Follow the current regulator instructions if an examination applies to the selected route.
Insurance and Bonds
There is no statewide surety bond tied to this credential in the cited record. Bonding can still surface at the project level — permit, license, or public-works bonds — so check before you bid.
General liability
Use the cited state or local route for any required bond or liability insurance; requirements vary by classification and project.
Workers' compensation
Meet applicable workers’ compensation requirements for the business and workforce.
Fee Schedule
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (non-refundable) | No separate state fee |
| Initial license | No separate state fee |
| Renewal cycle varies by jurisdiction | No separate state fee |
To turn these board fees into a realistic year-one budget — bond premium, liability insurance, and exam prep included — open the cost calculator preloaded for North Dakota concrete contractor.
Renewal and Continuing Education
No one statewide renewal cycle governs the North Dakota Concrete Contractor License — Secretary of State; the controlling schedule is the issuing board's or the local jurisdiction's. No separate statewide renewal fee is listed in the cited sources. Renew annually by March 1. Renewal fees are A $90, B $60, C $45, and D $30.
Reciprocity
For this classification, North Dakota does not recognize the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
| Reciprocal State | Accepted Exam | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified. | ||
No concrete-specific reciprocity claim is made unless the cited state route expressly provides one.
Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares Concrete Contractor license requirements in every state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.
Concrete Contractor Licensing in Neighboring States
Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare North Dakota's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before committing to an application:
- Minnesota Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Minnesota Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License
- Montana Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Montana Construction Contractor License — No Separate Concrete Classification
- South Dakota Concrete Contractor License Requirements — South Dakota Concrete Contractor — Contractor’s Excise Tax License
Step-by-Step Application Roadmap
- Identify the governing route. Select the contractor license class that fits the project amount and complete the Secretary of State licensing process.
- Confirm scope and project type. Match residential, commercial, public-right-of-way, and specialty work to the actual governing classification or local requirement.
- Complete current filings. Use the cited regulator’s current application, bond, insurance, tax, and permit instructions.
- Assemble the project-specific file. Keep the classification or registration record, insurance or bond evidence, contract scope, and the documents required by North Dakota's permitting authority together before applying for a permit or beginning work.
- Keep state authority and project approval aligned. Do not let a broad contractor credential, registration, or specialty label substitute for the actual project permit, plan review, inspection, or separately licensed trade requirement.
Application Checklist
Before submitting to North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing, the applicant should have each of the following ready:
Progress is saved in this browser, so you can return to this checklist while your application is in flight.
Common Filing Mistakes
The errors below are the ones that most frequently cost North Dakota Concrete Contractor applicants time, drawn from the cited board guidance.
Using another trade’s requirements for concrete work
This guide uses the state-specific concrete route rather than inherited trade requirements.
Ignoring scope or local authority
Concrete classification and permitting requirements can change by project type and location.
Bidding outside the actual concrete scope
A classification, registration, or exemption must match the particular concrete scope and project facts; it is not blanket authority for unrelated or separately regulated work.
Study and Reference Materials
The list below collects the board's cited references and the materials applicants typically study from. CLR is not paid to recommend any of them.
- North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing — North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing. Use this official source to confirm the current concrete route and filing requirements.
Other North Dakota Trade Licenses
For a different North Dakota credential, see these companion guides published by CLR:
- North Dakota Electrician License Requirements
- North Dakota Plumber License Requirements
- North Dakota Roofing Contractor License Requirements
- North Dakota Painting Contractor License Requirements
- North Dakota Landscaping Contractor License Requirements
- North Dakota Masonry Contractor License Requirements
- North Dakota Carpentry Contractor License Requirements
- North Dakota Solar Installer License Requirements
- North Dakota Low-Voltage Technician License Requirements
- North Dakota Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Requirements
- North Dakota Home Inspector License Requirements
- North Dakota Pool Contractor License Requirements
- North Dakota Handyman License Requirements
- North Dakota Pest Control License Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Does North Dakota have a separate concrete contractor license?
North Dakota does not issue a separate concrete classification. A concrete contractor must hold a Secretary of State contractor license when the cost, value, or price of a job exceeds $4,000.
What is the current state-level route?
Select the contractor license class that fits the project amount and complete the Secretary of State licensing process.
What testing, cost, or renewal rule applies?
No concrete-specific state examination was identified. Initial fees are Class A $450, B $300, C $225, and D $100; select the class by the project cap. Renew annually by March 1. Renewal fees are A $90, B $60, C $45, and D $30.
Does the statewide route replace local concrete permits or approvals?
No. The statewide route described here is separate from the permit, inspection, zoning, right-of-way, and project-specific contractor requirements set by North Dakota's permitting authority.
Primary Sources
Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.
- North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing
- North Dakota Century Code — contractor licensing, ch. 43-07
Verified 2026-09-08 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-07
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- : Shared template updated to distinguish unspecified eligibility requirements, retain cost qualifications, and use consistent headings. Source-check dates are unchanged by presentation updates.