Carolina Plumbing Contractor

Becoming a contractor may be a smart move if you have the required experience or education, or simply have a passion for construction work.However, becoming a contractor takes several years of experience first, as well as licensing requirements that can be difficult to meet without the proper preparation.

1Get a business registration. You will need to get a business registration at the Office of the Secretary of State.2Complete your license application.3Get a contractor license surety bond.4Pass a licensing exam.5Pay an application and/or licensing fee.6License renewal.

The NASCLA-Accredited Examination Program was designed to assist contractors who need to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions. The following states accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination: AL, AR, AZ, GA, LA, MS, NV, NC, OR, SC, TN, UT, US Virgin Islands, VA, and WV.

In North Carolina are authorized to work on residential and commercial projects with a value that exceeds $30,000. This work includes demolitions, structural repairs, and installations.

Start by only answering the easy questions. Read the entire exam and only answer the questions you absolutely know the answer to. If you don't know it, wait. Don't second guess yourself. There is no penalty for guessing. Don't compete with other applicants.

In actuality the North Carolina construction license exam is more difficult to pass than similar closed book exams due to the fact that you have books available as a resource during the contractor exam. You are permitted to bring certain reference materials into the builder test.

If an application is submitted with a completed exam, the licensing process takes about 30 days. If an exam is required, it will depend on when exams are successfully completed. It takes about 2 to 3 weeks after exams are completed before a license to be granted.

The North Carolina Licensing Board does not have full reciprocity with any other state. We currently have examination waiver agreements with South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi (see details regarding exam waivers).