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North Carolina Roofing contractor License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

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Minimum age: 18 years old; Exam: A license classification requires passing the examinations for that classification. Expires January first after issue or renewal; Becomes invalid 60 days later unless renewed, subject to board approval.

18 years old

Minimum age

Be at least 18 years of age.
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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources

How to get a roofing contractor license in North Carolina

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What are the North Carolina roofing contractor license requirements?

Minimum age

18 years old

Be at least 18 years of age.
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Exam

A license classification requires passing the examinations for that classification.

which includes passing the examinations for the classification requested by the applicant.
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Licensing agency and application

Board

State Licensing Board for General Contractors

There is created the State Licensing Board for General Contractors
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Official agency page

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§ 87-10. Application for license; examination; certificate; renewal.
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Agency guidance

Undertakes to superintend or manage, on his own behalf or for any person, firm, or corporation that is not licensed as a general contractor under this Article, the construction of any building, highway, public utilities, grading or any improvement or structure where the cost of the undertaking is forty thousand dollars ($40,000) or more

undertakes to superintend or manage, on his own behalf or for any person, firm, or corporation that is not licensed as a general contractor pursuant to this Article, the construction of any building, highway, public utilities, grading or any improvement or structure where the cost of the undertaking is forty thousand dollars ($40,000) or more
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Agency guidance

Applicants must demonstrate good moral character and financial responsibility, pay the application fee, and consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.

Possess good moral character as determined by the Board. (3) Provide evidence of financial responsibility as determined by the Board. (4) Submit the appropriate application fee. (5) Consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.
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Agency guidance

The S(Roofing) classification covers installation, demolition and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures with materials forming a watertight, weather-resistant surface.

S(Roofing). This classification covers the installation, demolition, and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures requiring materials that form a water-tight and weather-resistant surface.
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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources

How do I renew my roofing contractor license in North Carolina?

Renewal

Expires January first after issue or renewal. Becomes invalid 60 days later unless renewed, subject to board approval.

A license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance or renewal and shall become invalid 60 days from that date unless renewed, subject to the approval of the Board.
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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source

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Expires January first after issue or renewal. Becomes invalid 60 days later unless renewed, subject to board approval.

A license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance or renewal and shall become invalid 60 days from that date unless renewed, subject to the approval of the Board.
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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source

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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

State Licensing Board for General Contractors

State Licensing Board for General Contractors

There is created the State Licensing Board for General Contractors
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://www.ncleg.gov/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_87.html

§ 87-10. Application for license; examination; certificate; renewal.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Minimum age

18 years old

18

Be at least 18 years of age.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

A license classification requires passing the examinations for that classification.

A license classification requires passing the examinations for that classification.

which includes passing the examinations for the classification requested by the applicant.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Expires January first after issue or renewal. Becomes invalid 60 days later unless renewed, subject to board approval.

A license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance or renewal and shall become invalid 60 days from that date unless renewed, subject to the approval of the Board. Applies to: General contractor licenses

A license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance or renewal and shall become invalid 60 days from that date unless renewed, subject to the approval of the Board.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Undertakes to superintend or manage, on his own behalf or for any person, firm, or corporation that is not licensed as a general contractor under this Article, the construction of any building, highway, public utilities, grading or any improvement or structure where the cost of the undertaking is forty thousand dollars ($40,000) or more

The general-contractor definition covers construction and improvements costing $40,000 or more when undertaken on one's own behalf or for someone not licensed as a general contractor, subject to the statutory exceptions.

undertakes to superintend or manage, on his own behalf or for any person, firm, or corporation that is not licensed as a general contractor pursuant to this Article, the construction of any building, highway, public utilities, grading or any improvement or structure where the cost of the undertaking is forty thousand dollars ($40,000) or more
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Applicants must demonstrate good moral character and financial responsibility, pay the application fee, and consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.

Applicants must demonstrate good moral character and financial responsibility, pay the application fee, and consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.

Possess good moral character as determined by the Board. (3) Provide evidence of financial responsibility as determined by the Board. (4) Submit the appropriate application fee. (5) Consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The S(Roofing) classification covers installation, demolition and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures with materials forming a watertight, weather-resistant surface.

The S(Roofing) classification covers installation, demolition and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures with materials forming a watertight, weather-resistant surface.

S(Roofing). This classification covers the installation, demolition, and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures requiring materials that form a water-tight and weather-resistant surface.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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