Trade Licenses in North Carolina
Step-by-step guides for every major trade license in North Carolina — governing body, experience requirements, exam details, fees, and FAQs.
Electrical Contractor License
NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors · $50–$125 app
Hazmat (CDL) Endorsement
NC DMV · ~$5 endorsement
HVAC Contractor License
NC HVAC Contractors Licensing Board · $75–$150 app
Journeyman Plumber License
NC Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors · $30–$75 app
Real Estate Provisional Broker License
NC Real Estate Commission (NCREC) · $100 app + $64 exam