Roofing Contractor License Requirements in North Dakota
| Licensing Authority | North Dakota Secretary of State (SOS) |
| License Type | Class A / B / C / D Contractor (via Secretary of State) |
| Experience Required | No separate state roofing trade license. Roofing contractors need a Secretary of State contractor license for projects over $4,000. |
| Exam Required | No |
| Bond Required | No |
| Insurance | General liability: required. Workers comp: required with employees |
| Continuing Education | Not required |
| Processing Time | Varies |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Est. Initial Total | $100 |
Renewal: $30 every 1 year (due March 1)
Set up the business before you apply in North Dakota
Most states license the company as well as the person, so the application usually asks for an LLC or corporation and a registered agent in North Dakota. Northwest forms the entity and acts as your registered agent — a flat fee, no upsell funnel.
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Form an LLC with Northwest→Notes
- Fees shown are for Class D ($100,000 max); higher classes cost more
You're licensed in North Dakota as a roofing contractor — the next 30 days
Most of the steps below are required before your first paid job; the order is the order the state and its counties will ask for them.
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Form the business and get an EIN.
The North Dakota Secretary of State issues the Class A / B / C / D Contractor (via Secretary of State); the business that invoices North Dakota customers is a separate decision. A sole proprietorship is the default, an LLC keeps business liability off your personal assets, and either needs an EIN before the first payroll. Settle it before the license number goes on an estimate.
Carry the insurance the license requires.
North Dakota requires general liability insurance for this license. Workers' compensation is required once you hire employees. Contractor insurance requirements→
Register locally.
North Dakota does not require a separate roofing trade license. Roofing contractors need the general Secretary of State contractor license for projects over $4,000. Some cities may have additional local requirements.
Set up quoting, scheduling and invoicing before the first call.
Your first customers will ask for a written estimate and expect to pay by card on site. Most one-truck roofing contractor businesses run that on field-service software; Housecall Pro is the one we link because it is built for this size of company and this link carries 20% off your first 12 months. Start a free trial of Housecall Pro→
Keep the license.
Renewal is every year (due March 1) at $30.
Other licenses in North Dakota
- General Contractor license in North Dakota
Statewide license required · $450 in initial government fees · SOS
- Electrician license in North Dakota
Statewide license required · $100 in initial government fees · NDSEB
- Plumber license in North Dakota
Statewide license required · $150 in initial government fees · NDSPB
- HVAC Technician license in North Dakota
Statewide license required · $100 in initial government fees · SOS
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a roofing contractor license in North Dakota?
Yes, North Dakota requires a statewide roofing contractor license through the North Dakota Secretary of State.
How much does a roofing contractor license cost in North Dakota?
The estimated initial cost is $100, including application, exam, and license fees.
What experience do I need for a roofing contractor license in North Dakota?
No separate state roofing trade license. Roofing contractors need a Secretary of State contractor license for projects over $4,000.
Next steps
You know the requirements for roofing contractors in North Dakota— here's how to actually pass and apply.
Data last verified: 2026-04-02 | Source: SOS