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North Carolina trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

HVAC

HVAC Contractor / Mechanical License

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies by state — typically 2–4 yrs experience or apprenticeship + EPA 608
Exam
State trade exam + EPA 608 Universal (PSI / Prometric / State board)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the North Carolina Licensing Boards (per trade) before scheduling exams.

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Plumbing

Journeyman / Master Plumber License

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
Typically 4–5 yrs apprenticeship (~8,000 hrs)
Exam
State Plumbing Exam (IPC/UPC) (PSI / Prometric / State board)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the North Carolina Licensing Boards (per trade) before scheduling exams.

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Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience
Exam
NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the North Carolina Licensing Boards (per trade) before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

General Contractor License (Limited/Intermediate/Unlimited)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
2 years recommended
Exam
NASCLA Accredited Exam + Business (NASCLA / PSI)
Licensing authority
Notes
Required for projects $40,000+. Three financial classifications based on working capital.

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Roofing

GC License required if project $40,000+

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
2 years recommended
Exam
NASCLA (NASCLA / PSI)
Licensing authority
Notes
Roofing work under $40K does not require a state license, but local permits may.

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Low-Voltage

Limited Electrical Contractor (Restricted) - SP-LV

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
2 years experience
Exam
SP-LV exam (PSI)
Licensing authority
Notes
SP-LV classification covers signal-distribution and limited-energy systems.

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Pest Control

Structural Pest Control Licensee

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
1 year + 800 hours experience
Exam
Phases I-III exam (NCDA&CS)
Licensing authority
Notes
Phases: I (fumigation), II (WDO), III (household pest).

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Landscaping

Landscape Contractor Registration (NCLCLB)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
None
Exam
Landscape Contractor exam (NCLCLB)
Licensing authority
Notes
Required to use the title "Landscape Contractor." Irrigation-only requires NC Irrigation Contractors' license.

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Electrical

Electrical Contractor License — Limited (≤$50K) / Intermediate (≤$130K) / Unlimited

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Limited: 2 yrs primary experience. Intermediate: 4 yrs. Unlimited: 4 yrs + advanced.
Exam
NC Electrical Contractor Exam (Limited/Intermediate/Unlimited variants, NEC-based) (NC Board (via PSI Services delivery))
Licensing authority
Notes
Application $100. Exam fees $90–$130. Annual renewal due July 1, $90. 8 hrs CE per cycle (NEC update + business). No state reciprocity but practical equivalency credit for SC/TN/VA journeymen.

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