North Dakota Contractor License Verification
Instantly verify contractor registrations through the North Dakota Secretary of State and Professional Engineer licenses through the ND PELSBOARD — both searched simultaneously in a single query.
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North Dakota contractor registrations are managed by the Secretary of State through the FirstStop portal. All contractors must register with the SOS before performing work in the state, and registrations are classified by project value — Class A (unlimited) through Class D (up to $50,000).
Engineering firms and Professional Engineers operating in North Dakota must also be licensed by the ND PELSBOARD. Engineering firms providing professional services must hold a Certificate of Compliance for Practice (CoCP), while individual Professional Engineers (PE) and Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) must hold individual board licenses.
CredentialClear searches both the SOS contractor registry and PELSBOARD in parallel, returning contractor registrations, PE licenses, and engineering firm CoCP records in a single merged result set.
Active, expired, revoked — flagged automatically.
North Dakota contractor registrations can lapse voluntarily or be involuntarily revoked for non-compliance. The SOS records both statuses separately. A contractor showing "Inactive - Involuntarily Revoked" has had their registration cancelled by the state — a material compliance risk.
CredentialClear categorizes every ND result — active, expired, or suspended — so status is immediately clear without interpreting SOS codes manually.
What CredentialClear checks for ND
SOS Contractor Registration
Class, filing date, SOS control number, and current active/inactive status from the FirstStop registry
PELSBOARD PE & Firm Licenses
Individual Professional Engineer license status and engineering firm Certificate of Compliance for Practice (CoCP)
More than the SOS FirstStop search gives you.
FirstStop confirms contractor registration. CredentialClear adds professional engineer licensing, reputation data, and ongoing monitoring.
SOS FirstStop + PELSBOARD
Searches the ND Secretary of State contractor registry and the PELSBOARD professional license database simultaneously.
Status Flagging
Expired, involuntarily revoked, and lapsed registrations are automatically categorized and surfaced.
Google Reviews
Surface Google ratings alongside license status — reputation and compliance data in one place.
License Monitoring
Flag North Dakota contractors for ongoing tracking. Get notified when registration status or standing changes.
North Dakota contractor license verification — answered.
How do I verify a contractor license in North Dakota?
North Dakota contractor registrations are managed by the Secretary of State through the FirstStop portal. All contractors must register with the SOS and hold a classification (Class A through D) based on project size. Engineering firms and Professional Engineers are additionally licensed through the ND State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PELSBOARD). CredentialClear searches both registries simultaneously.
What are the contractor license classes in North Dakota?
North Dakota uses four contractor license classes. Class A covers unlimited project values. Class B covers projects up to $500,000. Class C covers projects up to $150,000. Class D covers projects up to $50,000. Contractors must hold the appropriate class for the scope of work they perform.
Do Professional Engineers need a separate license in North Dakota?
Yes. Professional Engineers (PE) and Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) in North Dakota must be licensed by the ND PELSBOARD. Engineering firms providing engineering services must also hold a Certificate of Compliance for Practice (CoCP) from the PELSBOARD. CredentialClear searches both individual PE/PLS licenses and firm CoCP records.
What is the ND SOS FirstStop contractor registry?
FirstStop is the North Dakota Secretary of State's online business services portal. It serves as the primary registry for contractor registrations in the state. CredentialClear queries the FirstStop contractor search API directly, returning registration class, SOS control number, status, and filing date.
What happens if a North Dakota contractor's registration lapses?
A lapsed or revoked contractor registration means the contractor is no longer authorized to perform work in North Dakota. CredentialClear flags inactive registrations — including Inactive - Expired and Inactive - Involuntarily Revoked statuses — so you can identify compliance issues before engagement.
Does North Dakota require contractor bonds or insurance?
North Dakota contractor registration requires proof of workers' compensation coverage and general liability insurance as part of the registration process. These requirements are enforced at the Secretary of State level. CredentialClear surfaces registration status so you can verify the contractor is actively registered and in compliance.