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North Dakota subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in North Dakota, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in North Dakota
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State or local business license.
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage.
Certificate showing workers' comp for the sub's employees. Who must carry it depends on the state and the number of employees.
Used to report what you pay the sub on Form 1099-NEC. For payments made in 2026 or later the IRS reporting threshold is $2,000 (it was $600).
Some owners and contracts require it, and some states require it on public projects.
Public owners require one on larger public contracts; the threshold depends on the owner and the state.
Often required with a bid on public work; it backs the bidder's promise to sign the contract at the bid price.
North Dakota does not have a statewide GC license. Contractors must register with the Secretary of State as a business. Electrical and plumbing require state licenses.
North Dakota is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
No statewide contractor bond requirement, though projects or public work may still require bonds.
- NDDOL: North Dakota Dept of Labor and Human Rights
- WSIAB: Workforce Safety and Insurance (Workers Comp)
Summary for North Dakota
No state GC license. Federal OSHA applies. Workers comp required for all employers.
Track all of this automatically in North Dakota
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for North Dakota, with alerts before anything expires.
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North Dakota compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in North Dakota?+
North Dakota does not issue a statewide general contractor license, though local jurisdictions or specialty trades may still require one. North Dakota does not have a statewide GC license. Contractors must register with the Secretary of State as a business. Electrical and plumbing require state licenses.
Does North Dakota follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
North Dakota is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in North Dakota?+
North Dakota does not impose a statewide contractor bond requirement, though individual projects, owners, or public work may still require performance and payment bonds.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant North Dakota agencies before relying on them.