North Dakota Contractor License Fee Calculator
Estimate your North Dakota contractor license fees based on license type, classification, and annual gross receipts. Fees are set by the North Dakota Secretary of State and relevant licensing boards.
Fee Formulas
General Contractor (Annual):
Total = License Fee (by Class) + Branch Office Fees + Bond Premium (optional)
Class A (>$500K gross): $500 new / $400 renewal
Class B ($100K–$500K): $300 new / $250 renewal
Class C ($25K–$100K): $150 new / $125 renewal
Class D (≤$25K): $75 new / $50 renewal
Branch Office: $50 × (locations − 1)
Electrical Contractor (Biennial):
Contractor: $200 new / $150 renewal | Limited: $100 new / $75 renewal
Plumbing / HVAC Contractor (Annual):
$150 new / $100 renewal
Well Driller / Pump Installer (Annual):
Driller: $200 new / $150 renewal | Pump: $150 new / $100 renewal | Both: $300 new / $225 renewal
Bond Premium Estimate: Bond Amount × 2% (mid-range market rate)
Assumptions & References
- General Contractor fees per ND Century Code § 43-07 and the North Dakota Secretary of State contractor licensing schedule.
- Electrical Contractor fees per the North Dakota State Electrical Board (biennial license cycle).
- Plumbing and HVAC Contractor fees per the North Dakota State Plumbing Board.
- Well Driller and Pump Installer fees per the North Dakota State Water Commission.
- Surety bond premiums are estimated at 2% of the required bond amount; actual rates vary by credit score and insurer (typically 1–3%).
- Branch office fees apply to General Contractor licenses only ($50 per additional location).
- This calculator provides estimates only. Verify current fees at nd.gov before submitting applications.
- Fees do not include examination fees, background check fees, or local municipal permit fees.