North Dakota Concrete Contractor License Requirements (2026)

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.

Who Issues the North Dakota Concrete Contractor License?

North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing issues and enforces the North Dakota concrete contractor license. Use this official state or local authority to confirm the concrete route, scope, and current filing requirements for the project.

Official portal: North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing

North Dakota Concrete Contractor License 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.

How Much Experience Do You Need for a North Dakota Concrete Contractor License?

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.

North Dakota Concrete Contractor Exam Requirements

The examination requirement has not been established in this record. Confirm it with the authority before applying. Provider or process notes: 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.

North Dakota Concrete Contractor Insurance and Bond Requirements

The cited sources do not require a license surety bond for the North Dakota concrete contractor license, but a permit, contract, or public-works bond can still apply to a given job, so confirm bonding 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.

How Much Does a North Dakota Concrete Contractor License Cost?

Fee	Amount
Application	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Initial license	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Renewal cycle varies by jurisdiction	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance

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.

North Dakota Concrete Contractor License Renewal and Continuing Education

The North Dakota concrete contractor license has no single statewide renewal cycle; follow the schedule set by the North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing or the local jurisdiction. The cited sources list no separate statewide renewal fee for the North Dakota concrete contractor license. Renew annually by March 1. Renewal fees are A $90, B $60, C $45, and D $30.

Does North Dakota Accept Out-of-State Concrete Contractor Licenses?

North Dakota does not accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for the North Dakota concrete contractor license.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

There is no separate concrete-specific reciprocity agreement; any reciprocity comes from the state route cited on this page.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares published Concrete Contractor license requirements by state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

How to Get a North Dakota Concrete Contractor License, Step by Step

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

Have each of these ready before you file with the North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing:

Confirm the concrete scope and project type
Use the cited state or local route
Verify bond, insurance, tax, and permit requirements before bidding
Project scope, value, and work location matched to the actual state route
Permit, inspection, zoning, right-of-way, and separately regulated-trade requirements confirmed

Common Filing Mistakes

These are the problems most likely to delay or derail a North Dakota Concrete Contractor application, drawn from the instructions of the North Dakota Secretary of State — contractor licensing and the other sources cited on this page.

Using another trade’s requirements for concrete work

Concrete work follows the state-specific route described here; requirements for masonry, paving, or other trades can differ.

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

These references are cited in the North Dakota sources for this guide or commonly used to prepare for concrete work; CLR receives no compensation for listing 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.

Concrete Contractor Pay and Employment in North Dakota

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 1,190 cement masons and concrete finishers work in North Dakota, earning a median of $57,710 a year ($27.74 an hour). That is 1% above the national median of $57,020, ranking 27th of 51 jurisdictions BLS published. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,500 and the top 10% earn over $71,440. The trade is more concentrated in North Dakota's workforce than nationally (location quotient 2.09), so competition for jobs and for experienced hires tends to be higher.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers wages, North Dakota compared with the United States, May 2025
Measure	North Dakota	United States
Median annual wage	$57,710	$57,020
Median hourly wage	$27.74	$27.41
10th–90th percentile	$46,500–$71,440	$39,190–$85,480
Employment	1,190	206,170

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 47-2051 (Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers). Figures cover wage and salary employees and exclude self-employed owners.

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.

Verified 2026-09-08 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-07

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Corrections and updates

2026-10-26: The page summary said no statewide license applies. It now reflects that a North Dakota Secretary of State contractor license (for jobs over $4,000) covers concrete contractors, as the official source cited on this page states.

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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

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