North Dakota requires a contractor license from the Secretary of State for work over $4,000, in classes A–D by contract value. Verify 'good standing,' class, and status on the SOS FirstStop lookup.
1. Get the license number + legal business name
Ask the contractor for their North Dakota license or registration number and the exact legal name it's held under. A real contractor gives this without hesitation — it's on their truck, estimates, and contract.
2. Look it up at the Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing
Use the official North Dakota authority directly — not a third-party aggregator — so you're reading the source of truth. North Dakota requires a contractor license from the Secretary of State for work over $4,000, in classes A–D by contract value. Verify 'good standing,' class, and status on the SOS FirstStop lookup.
3. Confirm the status is ACTIVE
Only an active (or current) status means they're licensed today. Expired, suspended, or revoked is a hard stop — and a contractor who let it lapse is telling you something.
4. Check the classification matches your job
Licenses are scoped to specific trades. Confirm the classification covers the work you're hiring for, and that the name on the license matches the name on your contract.
5. Check bond, insurance, and complaints where shown
Many boards also show bond amount, workers' compensation, and complaint or disciplinary history. A bond and active workers' comp protect you; an open complaint is worth a direct conversation before you sign.
North Dakota contractor-license FAQ
How do I check if a contractor is licensed in North Dakota?
Get the contractor's license number and legal business name, then look it up at the Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing — the free official public lookup, not a third-party site. Confirm the status is ACTIVE, the classification covers the work you're hiring for, and the name matches your contract. North Dakota requires a contractor license from the Secretary of State for work over $4,000, in classes A–D by contract value. Verify 'good standing,' class, and status on the SOS FirstStop lookup.
Who licenses contractors in North Dakota?
The Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing is the official North Dakota authority. North Dakota requires a contractor license from the Secretary of State for work over $4,000, in classes A–D by contract value. Verify 'good standing,' class, and status on the SOS FirstStop lookup.
Does ProFix verify North Dakota contractor licenses?
We link the official Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing lookup on every North Dakota contractor's profile so you can confirm the license at the source. We never invent or imply a credential a contractor doesn't hold.
Couldn't verify them — or want a vetted second option?
The Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing is always the system of record — confirm status there first. If a contractor won't share a license number, the status comes back inactive, or you just want another quote, get matched with license-checked North Dakota pros.
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