North Dakota electrical license lookup: how to check and get a license
North Dakota electrical license lookup: who issues electrician licenses (North Dakota State Electrical Board), how to check one online, the license types, and 336 electrical contractors by county.
Do electricians need a license in North Dakota?
| Who licenses them | North Dakota State Electrical Board |
|---|---|
| License types | Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Class B Electrician, Power Limited Electrician |
| When a license is required | License required for electrical work regardless of job size); jobs over $4,000 also need a Secretary of State contractor license |
Only a master or power limited electrician can contract for electrical wiring. A Class B electrician can contract only for farmstead wiring, or for one- and two-family homes in cities of 2,500 or fewer. Electrical contractors must also hold a Secretary of State contractor license and carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance. Licensed contractors can be searched at https://ndseb.com/search-1/find-a-licensed-contractor/.
How do you look up an electrician's license in North Dakota?
- Ask the electrician for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the North Dakota electrical license lookup run by North Dakota State Electrical Board.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the electrician about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact North Dakota State Electrical Board.
What electrical licenses does North Dakota issue?
- Master Electrician
- Journeyman Electrician
- Class B Electrician
- Power Limited Electrician
How do you get a electrical license in North Dakota?
Licenses are issued by the North Dakota State Electrical Board. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official North Dakota State Electrical Board source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
How many electricians are there in North Dakota?
The Census Bureau counted 336 electrical contractors with employees in North Dakota in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Cass County | 81 |
|---|---|
| Burleigh County | 39 |
| Ward County | 37 |
| Grand Forks County | 25 |
| Stark County | 23 |
| Williams County | 20 |
| Richland County | 13 |
| McKenzie County | 12 |
What do North Dakota homes mean for electrical work?
The median home in North Dakota was built in 1981, 37% of households rent and 63% of homes are single-family houses. 41% of homes heat with utility gas and 40% with electricity, and 2% with fuel oil.
How do you choose an electrician in North Dakota?
- Check the license on the state or city license search, and ask whether the person doing the work is licensed or working under someone's license.
- Ask whether the job needs a permit and an inspection, and who files it. A licensed electrician files the permit.
- Ask for proof of insurance. Electrical mistakes show up later, so you want the company insured.
- For panel upgrades, ask whether the utility needs to be scheduled to cut and restore power, and who arranges it.
- Get a written estimate that lists the circuits, fixtures and materials.
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Sources: North Dakota licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.