{"product_id":"the-1-package-all-inclusive-north-carolina-marine-construction-contractor-licensing-business-setup","title":"The 1 Package: All-Inclusive North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor Licensing \u0026 Business Setup","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination, complete the contractor licensing process, and establish your business with one coordinated program. The 1 Package combines professionally highlighted and tabbed reference books, one year of trade-course access, live-class instruction, self-study preparation, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-inclusive package is built for marine contractors who want more than exam books. It creates an organized path through trade preparation, application support, and essential business setup. Candidates can study coastal development, small docks, pile driving, concrete, reinforcing steel, construction safety, erosion control, liens, and contractor regulations while also working through the administrative steps involved in launching a North Carolina contracting business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ten included books are professionally highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting directs attention to important safety standards, construction methods, coastal development requirements, concrete principles, reinforcing-bar practices, erosion-control rules, business topics, and licensing regulations. Permanent tabs divide the references into practical subjects so candidates can review efficiently and develop a consistent navigation system for the three books used during the open-book examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included trade course combines live instruction with flexible self-study. The live class provides guided preparation across the major examination categories, while self-study access allows candidates to revisit lessons, work through difficult topics, and practice using the highlighted and tabbed references. The package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $2,355, plus a refundable $500 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,855. The $500 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition. Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before the books are ready for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten professionally highlighted and tabbed North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam-Room References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three included books are prepared for use during the open-book examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy-Only References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven additional books support preparation for technical, legal, and regulatory topics that must be learned before exam day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live-class instruction and self-study preparation are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Formation:\u003c\/strong\u003e LLC or corporation formation to establish the customer’s business entity so it is legally structured and ready to operate as a marine construction contractor in North Carolina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEIN Filing with the IRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance obtaining an Employer Identification Number so the business can open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance understanding compliance requirements applicable to North Carolina contractors so the business is positioned for long-term operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,355.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Book Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Initial Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,855.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit Return Terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e The $500 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive examination eligibility from the licensing board before registering and scheduling a testing appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialty Contractor — Marine Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-based examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI Services LLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination content outline includes the following subject areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAMA-Regulated Areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Docks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile Driving:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Reinforcement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaws and Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion and Sedimentation Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePile driving is the largest individual category. Candidates should prepare for pile types, handling, alignment, driving equipment, leads, hammer systems, installation practices, field conditions, construction methods, and related safety responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAMA-regulated areas and small docks account for fourteen questions combined. Preparation should include coastal development concepts, docks, piers, slips, shoreline activities, permitting principles, construction components, and common marine project considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete and concrete reinforcement also account for fourteen questions. Candidates should understand concrete materials, mixture properties, placement, consolidation, curing, reinforcing-bar identification, spacing, supports, clearances, splices, and practical field procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates may use only the references approved for this classification. This package includes three exam-room references and seven study-only books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam-room references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the test. Tabs must be permanent and securely attached to the pages. Removable index flags, temporary markers, and Post-it-style tabs are not accepted. Notes may not be written on the tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose papers and attached supplemental materials are not permitted. Candidates may not write in the references during the examination session. The CAMA Handbook must be complete and properly bound before it is taken into the testing center. Partial copies are not accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120-minute time limit provides an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question. Candidates must read each question, identify the subject, determine whether a reference search is necessary, locate the relevant section, and select an answer within the overall examination period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeated timed practice with the three approved references helps candidates learn where important information appears. The highlighted passages and permanent tabs are most useful when candidates have practiced navigating them before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the Marine Construction classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the classification matches the marine construction and repair services the business intends to provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the appropriate license limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the limitation that fits the company’s financial qualifications and expected project values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish the business entity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form the LLC or corporation under which the contracting company will operate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObtain the EIN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the IRS filing used for business banking, tax administration, payroll, and employee hiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designate the individual whose accepted examination will qualify the company for the Marine Construction classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the license application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Assemble the required ownership, qualifier, business, financial, and background information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the included Application Service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Receive assistance organizing the applicable application information and supporting documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e After approval, follow the instructions provided for registering and scheduling the examination with PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake the Marine Construction examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring the required identification and only the approved references that comply with the testing rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Satisfy the remaining licensing requirements before the license is issued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain contractor compliance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the business entity, license records, tax information, renewals, and required filings properly organized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassing the examination completes the testing portion of the process but does not independently issue a contractor license. The applicant and business entity must meet the applicable requirements of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Marine Construction specialty classification covers marine construction and repair activities. Its scope includes marine work in deep-water installations and in harbors, inlets, sounds, bays, and channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered work includes dredging and the construction or installation of pilings, piers, decks, slips, docks, and bulkheads. The classification does not include structures required on docks, slips, and piers. Contractors should confirm that every portion of a proposed project is covered by the classifications held by the licensed business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina generally requires a general contractor license when the total cost of a covered construction project is $40,000 or more. The contractor must hold a classification and limitation appropriate for the work and project value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification identifies the type of construction activity the contractor is authorized to perform. The license limitation determines the maximum value of a single project the contractor may undertake. Applicants should select both according to their intended services, financial qualifications, and expected contract sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the Marine Construction classification. The qualifier is connected to the licensed business entity and demonstrates knowledge relevant to the classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness formation creates the legal LLC or corporation under which the contractor operates. EIN filing provides the federal identification number commonly used for business banking, tax administration, payroll, and hiring. These services are included to help establish an organized foundation for the contracting business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes ten professionally highlighted and tabbed references. Three books are included for exam-room use, while seven books are provided for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers construction safety requirements involving personal protective equipment, cranes, material handling, pile-driving operations, marine work, fall protection, scaffolds, concrete construction, and workplace hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: CAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina, 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides guidance involving coastal development, regulated areas, permits, docks, piers, shoreline activities, environmental concerns, and responsibilities associated with development in coastal North Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviews construction planning, equipment selection, production, cranes, pile-driving systems, earthmoving, excavation, concrete operations, and methods applicable to marine construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains administrative rules governing erosion and sedimentation control for land-disturbing construction activities in North 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Maintaining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviews dock planning, design, structural components, materials, flotation, anchoring, construction, inspection, repair, and maintenance practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management — North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers contractor licensing, business organization, contracts, project management, financial administration, insurance, risk, liens, and North Carolina construction-business responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy 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room:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports questions involving pile-driving safety, cranes, lifting, protective equipment, fall hazards, concrete operations, access, and marine jobsite requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina, 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports questions involving coastal development and CAMA-regulated areas. The complete handbook must be properly bound before it is taken into the testing center.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports questions involving pile-driving systems, construction machinery, planning, production, cranes, handling, excavation, concrete operations, and construction methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining seven books are study-only references and must not be taken into the examination room for this classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade course includes 1 year of access to live-class instruction and self-study preparation. The live class provides guided review of the examination categories, while self-study access allows candidates to work at their own pace, revisit lessons, and continue practicing with the references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with pile driving because it represents 12 of the 50 questions. Review pile types, materials, storage, handling, alignment, driving equipment, hammer systems, leads, installation methods, field procedures, and common jobsite problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect pile-driving knowledge with the approved safety standards. Marine projects may involve suspended loads, cranes, barges, heavy equipment, water exposure, unstable work surfaces, fall hazards, and material-handling risks. Candidates should practice locating applicable safety requirements quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAMA-regulated areas and small docks account for fourteen questions combined. Study coastal development concepts, regulated locations, permitting principles, docks, piers, slips, access structures, shoreline activities, water-dependent uses, structural components, anchoring, maintenance, and common repair considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete and reinforcement account for another fourteen questions. Review cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture properties, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, strength, durability, bar identification, supports, spacing, clearances, tolerances, and splices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErosion and sedimentation control, contractor laws, regulations, and liens must be studied in advance because those reference books are not allowed during the examination. Review land-disturbing activities, stabilization, sediment-control measures, licensing responsibilities, classifications, limitations, business practices, and lien principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse timed reference exercises throughout the course. Identify the topic of each question, choose the correct approved book, locate the applicable tab, and confirm the answer from the relevant passage, table, or requirement. This process develops both trade knowledge and navigation speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, live instruction, self-study preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. The 1 Package connects exam preparation, licensing assistance, and business setup in one coordinated program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted and tabbed references reduce the time required to organize ten technical, legal, and regulatory books. Highlighting directs attention to important provisions and trade concepts, while permanent tabs create practical access points for repeated study and exam-day navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade course helps candidates work through coastal development, small docks, pile driving, concrete, reinforcement, safety, erosion control, licensing, and liens. Live instruction provides structured review, while self-study access supports flexible preparation and repetition over the one-year access period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service helps organize licensing paperwork and supporting information. Business Formation establishes the LLC or corporation, and EIN filing supports business banking, tax management, employee hiring, and professional operations. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand responsibilities associated with operating a North Carolina marine construction business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo course or administrative service guarantees a passing score, license approval, or business outcome. Examination performance, accurate application information, financial qualification, and compliance with licensing requirements remain essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included in The 1 Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes ten highlighted and tabbed books, 1 year of trade-course access, live-class instruction, self-study preparation, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is the total initial payment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $2,355, plus a refundable $500 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow is the $500 book deposit refunded?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $500 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long is the course available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre live classes and self-study included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The trade course includes both live-class instruction and flexible self-study preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all ten books allowed in the examination room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Three books are approved for exam-room use. The remaining seven references are provided for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs Application Service included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Application Service is included as part of The 1 Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package include business formation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. LLC or corporation formation is included to establish the legal structure of the marine construction business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs EIN filing included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. EIN filing with the IRS is included to support business banking, tax administration, employee hiring, and professional operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long do the books take to prepare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package guarantee a passing score or license approval?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The package provides preparation and administrative support, but examination results and licensing decisions depend on the candidate and applicant meeting all applicable requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46206109679673,"sku":null,"price":2855.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/MarineConstructionContractor-ONEPACKAGE.jpg?v=1784582000","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/the-1-package-all-inclusive-north-carolina-marine-construction-contractor-licensing-business-setup","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}