Painter (Contractor) / North Dakota
2026 data North Dakota board official source

North Dakota Painter (Contractor) License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

PlainCredential home → About this data

Commercial and residential painting contractor.

What the North Dakota data shows for Painter (Contractor)s

To practice as a painter (contractor) in North Dakota, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under North Dakota's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Upfront cost is $150 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in North Dakota, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - North Dakota reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Painter (Contractor) · North Dakota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

Compare & Explore

Compare all states for Painter (Contractor) All North Dakota licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Painter (Contractor) in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Painter (Contractor) in North Dakota? ▼
Certification as a painter (contractor) in North Dakota means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The North Dakota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Painter (Contractor) license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for painter (contractor)s in North Dakota - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the North Dakota licensing board for the current process.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Painter (Contractor) licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to painter (contractor) licensing in North Dakota at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

Related Guides

What to do with this painter (contractor) license

Painter (Contractor) in North Dakota is one requirement row in a painter (contractor)-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the North Dakota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.