Is vendor registration in North Carolina free?

North Carolina's official site lists the fee as: Free to register; a 1.75% transaction fee applies to applicable purchase orders for goods issued through NC eProcurement.

Where do I register as a vendor with North Carolina?

Register through electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at evp.nc.gov . The central procurement office is Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract.

Does registering guarantee state business?

No. Registration makes you eligible and visible to buyers, and often gets you bid notices, but you still have to compete for contracts or be chosen for purchases under the state's thresholds.

Do local governments in North Carolina use the same registration?

Not always. Many cities, counties, school districts and universities run their own vendor registration and bidding systems, so register with the local agencies you want to sell to as well.

How to Register as a Vendor in North Carolina (2026)

Key takeaways

North Carolina's central procurement office is Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract, and vendors register through electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).
Registration fee: Free to register; a 1.75% transaction fee applies to applicable purchase orders for goods issued through NC eProcurement.
Registering makes you visible to state buyers; it doesn't guarantee business.
Local governments, school districts and universities in North Carolina often have their own vendor systems.

Quick facts

Central procurement office	Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract
Registration system	electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
Where to register	evp.nc.gov
Registration fee	Free to register; a 1.75% transaction fee applies to applicable purchase orders for goods issued through NC eProcurement
What you'll need	Registration type selection (NC eProcurement, eVP and/or NCSBE) Commodity or construction codes Substitute W-9 to each agency you do business with
Bid notifications	Registered vendors can receive bid notices, according to the state's site

How to register, step by step

Gather your information. Have these ready: Registration type selection (NC eProcurement, eVP and/or NCSBE); Commodity or construction codes; Substitute W-9 to each agency you do business with.
Register in electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Start at evp.nc.gov. Use your exact legal name and taxpayer ID so your record matches tax and payment systems.
Describe what you sell. If the system asks for commodity or service codes, choose them carefully: agencies and bid notices often use them to find vendors.
Keep your profile current. Update contacts, codes and documents so notices and purchase orders reach the right people.
Look beyond the state. Cities, counties, school districts, universities and utilities in North Carolina often run their own vendor registration and bid systems.

Good to know

NC Small Business Enterprise (NCSBE) certification is applied for through eVP and does not guarantee a contract.

After you register

Registration is the entry ticket, not the sale. Most state purchases above small-dollar thresholds go through competitive bids or existing contracts, including cooperative contracts many agencies use. Watch the state's bid notices, learn which contracts agencies buy from, and start conversations with the program staff who own the problems you solve before a solicitation is written. Our guides to government buying signals and cooperative purchasing explain how.

How KSG helps

Kensington Sales Group helps companies that sell to government turn registrations into meetings. Our SDRs research agencies in North Carolina, call the people who own the need and book meetings for your sales team. See our state and local government work.

Sources

Official page: eprocurement.nc.gov

Checked November 1, 2026. Requirements change; confirm details on the official site before you register.

How to register as a vendor in North Carolina.