Licence required by law

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

North Carolina requires a general-contractor licence for projects of $40,000 or more. The board's search shows licence classification, limitation and status.

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56,140tradespeople with a NC LBGC record in the public data we track

Based on public register and directory records collected up to Jun 29, 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current NC LBGC status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where NC LBGC holders are

  • US-NC55,209 on record
  • NC919 on record
  • SC5 on record
  • GA2 on record
  • FL2 on record
  • CO1 on record
  • TN1 on record
  • KY1 on record

Trades that hold it

General Contractor · 901Highway Contractor · 14Groundworker / Excavation · 8Roofer · 3Utility Contractor · 3Bricklayer / Mason · 2

Common questions

What is North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors?

North Carolina requires a general-contractor licence for projects of $40,000 or more. The board's search shows licence classification, limitation and status. (Licence required by law.)

How many tradespeople hold North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors?

We track 56,140 tradespeople with a North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors record, based on register and listing data collected up to Jun 29, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors?

Check the official register at https://portal.nclbgc.org/Public/Search, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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