The following items are required by the City of Grand Forks to be a licensed building contractor within the City:

 

• ND State Contractors License – obtained through the Secretary of State (1-800-352-0867 Ext. 83665)
• $5,000 License & Permit Bond made payable to the City of Grand Forks, obtained through your insurance company.  Original copy of bond must be filed with the City.
• $65.00/ year - City License Fee

Building Contractor License Application ( PDF)

 

The following items are required by the City of Grand Forks to be a licensed mechanical installer within the City:

 

• ND State Contractors License – obtained through the Secretary of State (1-800-352-0867 Ext. 83665)
• $5,000 License & Permit Bond made payable to the City of Grand Forks, obtained through your insurance company.  Original copy of bond must be filed with the City.
• Certificate of Insurance

Master Mechanical Installer:

• Master mechanical installers must pass the written mechanical test with a score of 80%
• City Master Mechanical License Fee - $170.00/year

Master Mechanical License Application ( PDF)

Journeyman Mechanical Installer:

• Journeyman mechanical installers must pass the written mechanical test with a score of 75%
• City Journeyman Mechanical License Fee - $55.00/year 

Journeyman Mechanical License Application ( PDF)

Please set up master and journeyman mechanical tests by calling Kevin at (701) 740-6663 or (701) 746-2653.

View Study Guide for Mechanical Installer's Exam ( PDF)

View Mechanical Reciprocity Administrative Rules ( PDF)

For more information, visit the Grand Forks Mechanical Board Webpage.

 

The following items are required by the City of Grand Forks to be a licensed Plumbing Contractor within the City:

 

Master Plumber:

• Licensed Plumber in the State of North Dakota
• ND State Contractors License – obtained through the Secretary of State (1-800-352-0867 Ext. 83665)
• $5,000 License & Permit Bond made payable to the City of Grand Forks, obtained through your insurance company.  Original copy of bond must be filed with the City.
• City Master Plumber’s License Fee - $170.00/year

Master Plumber Application ( PDF)

Journeyman Plumber:

• Licensed in the State of North Dakota

For more information, visit the Grand Forks Plumbing Board Webpage.

 

The following items are required by the City of Grand Forks to be a licensed excavating contractor within the City:

 

• ND State Contractors License – obtained through the Secretary of State (1-800-352-0867 Ext. 83665)
• $5,000 License & Permit Bond made payable to the City of Grand Forks, obtained through your insurance company.   Original copy of bond must be filed with the city.
• $120.00/ year - City License Fee
• $500.00 Deposit – Refunded 3 years after completion of final project in City
• ND State Water & Sewer Installer License

Excavator Contractor License Application ( PDF)

 

The following items are required by the City of Grand Forks to be a licensed sign hanger contractor within the City:

 

• ND State Contractors License – obtained through the Secretary of State (1-800-352-0867 Ext. 83665)
• $5,000 License & Permit Bond made payable to the City of Grand Forks, obtained through your insurance company.  Original copy of bond must be filed with the City.
• $120.00 City License Fee / year

Sign Hanger License Application ( PDF)

 

The following items are required by the City of Grand Forks to be a licensed moving contractor within the City:

 

• ND State Contractors License – obtained through the Secretary of State (1-800-352-0867 Ext. 83665)
• $1,000 License & Permit Bond made payable to the City of Grand Forks, obtained through your insurance company.  Original copy of bond must be filed with the City.
• $170.00 City License Fee / year

Moving Contractor License Application ( PDF)

 

The following items are required by the City of Grand Forks to be a licensed electrical contractor within the City:

• Licensed electrician with the State of North Dakota (1-701-328-9522).
• $170.00 City License Fee

Electrical Contractor License Application ( PDF)

For more information, visit the Grand Forks Electrical Board Webpage.