The Business and Industry ServiCenter at the NC Department of Commerce offers a number of services to assist businesses in meeting the licensing requirements to operate within the State of North Carolina.  Services provided through the ServiCenter include:

• one-on-one consultations either by phone or in person

• customized licensing information for businesses and entrepreneurs

• referrals to local, state, and federal agencies as well as occupational licensing boards

• identify other business resources that may be of interest to the business owner

Contact the Business and Industry ServiCenter at 1-800-228-8443 for more information.  Office hours are from 8:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.  You may also contact them via the Internet at http://www.nccommerce.com/servicenter/.

Feel free to speak with a consultant at the Business Service Center if you would like your license and permit needs analyzed.  The consultant can have a discussion with you in order to determine the license requirements for your specific business.

Sampson Community College Small Business Center.
Revised: December 05, 2007