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North Dakota Electrical Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your electrical contractor license in North Dakota. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$100
Bond Required
$1,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name Electrical Contractor License
Issuing Authority North Dakota State Electrical Board
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type Master Electrician Exam (NEC-based)
Bond Amount $1,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $300,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $100
Renewal Fee $50
Renewal Period Biennial
CE Required yes
CE Hours 8
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 2
Financial Requirement None
Note: North Dakota requires an Electrical Contractor License. Must be a licensed Master Electrician (2 years as journeyman + exam). $1,000 bond required. 8 CE hours per biennial renewal.

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