How to get a Landscaping license in North Carolina
The full North Carolina landscaping licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 5/26/2026.
Career prep, not a license.
Prep for the North Carolina Landscaping exam
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License details
Landscape Contractor Registration (NCLCLB)
Verified 5/26/2026
Experience required
None
Required exam
Landscape Contractor exam (NCLCLB)
Licensing authority
Notes & fees
Required to use the title "Landscape Contractor." Irrigation-only requires NC Irrigation Contractors' license.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a landscaping license in North Carolina?
You need none. Then pass the Landscape Contractor exam administered by NCLCLB. Applications go through the NC Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board.
What exam do I need to pass?
Landscape Contractor exam — administered by NCLCLB.
How much experience do I need?
None
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
Required to use the title "Landscape Contractor." Irrigation-only requires NC Irrigation Contractors' license.
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