Can NC General Contractors Carry Over CE Hours to Next Year?

Yes. North Carolina general contractor qualifiers can carry up to four extra hours of Board-approved continuing education (CE) electives into the next calendar year. The two-hour mandatory course is required each year. If you carry the full four elective hours into 2027, you’ll have two elective hours and the 2027 mandatory course left to complete. N.C. General Statute § 87-10.2(b)

How many elective hours can I carry over?

If you’re the qualifier completing CE for a North Carolina Building, Residential, or Unclassified contractor license, you’ll need a two-hour mandatory course and six hours of approved electives each year. Once you’ve covered this year’s six elective hours, up to four additional elective hours can count toward next year. NC Licensing Board for General Contractors’ carryover guidance

The table assumes you started 2026 with zero carryover hours and completed the 2026 mandatory course.

Elective hours you complete in 2026	Elective hours you carry into 2027	New elective hours you need in 2027
6 hours	0 hours	6 hours
8 hours	2 hours	4 hours
10 hours	4 hours	2 hours
12 hours	4 hours	2 hours

How do I check my NC general contractor CE hours?

Sign in to your Qualifier account at NC Contractors Licensing Central and select View Transcript. Course providers have up to seven days to report completions. If a course is still missing after that, contact the provider first. NCLBGC continuing education FAQ

Can I still earn carryover hours for 2027?

Complete your extra electives by November 30, 2026 to earn them during the 2026 CE year. The Board’s regular CE calendar ends November 30, and classes pause in December. NCLBGC fall 2026 renewal reminder

Skyline School offers two- and four-hour self-paced electives for North Carolina general contractors. If you need two hours, choose a course such as Top 10 OSHA Violations for General Contractors. If you’ve already met this year’s requirement and want to earn the full four hours of carryover, Building Automation Essentials for General Contractors is a four-hour option. Browse Skyline School’s NC general contractor CE electives