Low-voltage licensing
North Dakota
North Dakota requires state-level Electrical Contractor licensing through the North Dakota State Electrical Board. The Class B Specialty Contractor classification can be used for low-voltage / limited-energy work. Master Electrician credentials are required as the qualifying individual.
Regulatory agency
North Dakota State Electrical Board
License classifications
The license types relevant to low-voltage work in North Dakota.
ME - Master Electrician
Individual qualifier license. Required to qualify a contractor business.
Exam requiredEC-A - Electrical Contractor Class A
Full electrical work including all low-voltage scope.
EC-B - Electrical Contractor Class B (Specialty)
Limited-scope work including low-voltage / limited-energy systems.
State-wide requirements
- Workers' compensation
- Required
- Renewal cycle
- Every 1 year
Common pitfalls
Mistakes we see installers make when navigating North Dakota licensing.
- North Dakota requires annual renewal; license expires December 31 regardless of issue date in any given year.
- Master Electrician can only qualify one contractor business at a time.
- Reciprocity with Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming exists for the trade portion of the exam in some classifications.
Sources
Last verified May 23, 2026. See something out of date? Email us.
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Disclaimer: This page summarizes public regulatory information for the convenience of low-voltage installers. It is not legal advice. State requirements change. Always verify current rules with the state agency before applying for, renewing, or relying on a license.