The State General Contractors License is not required if a project is under $40,000. Subcontractors typically operate under the license of the prime general contractor unless they are managing or overseeing a project.
The Notice of Contract must follow the statutory form and be filed with the Office of the Clerk of Court in the county where the property is located. It also must be posted at the jobsite – in a location adjacent to the building permit.
North Carolina requires that any general contractors working on contracts in excess of $30,000 obtain a license. Additionally, most specialty contractors also need specialized trade licenses — though in some cases they may need a general contractor's license as well.
No. North Carolina statutes do not require a Notice of Commencement or a Notice of Completion as in some other States. Does this State permit a person with an interest in property to deny responsibility for improvements? No.
North Carolina grants owners an exemption to act as their own general contractor if they meet the following requirements. The property MUST be listed in your name. The property CANNOT be for rent, lease or sale for one year after the project is completed.
12 Key Components of a Subcontractor Agreement Identification of Parties. Insurance and Licensing Requirements. Scope of Work. Payment Terms and Conditions. Project Schedule and Duration. Material and Equipment. Change Order Procedures. Quality Standards and Compliance.
A contractor must post the Notice of Contract in a visible location next to the posted building permit and file the original with the Clerk of Superior Court where the real property to be improved is located.
RALEIGH, N.C. — As of October, contractors don't need to be licensed if the project costs less than $40,000 in North Carolina. The previous threshold was $30,000, a number that hadn't changed since the 1990s.
In order to have a valid contract in North Carolina, there must be an offer, an acceptance, along with consideration. The parties must also have the capacity to enter into the contract.
12 Key Components of a Subcontractor Agreement Identification of Parties. Insurance and Licensing Requirements. Scope of Work. Payment Terms and Conditions. Project Schedule and Duration. Material and Equipment. Change Order Procedures. Quality Standards and Compliance.