Utah Contractor License Requirements
verifiedState-Level License RequiredUtah requires licensing for all construction work. DOPL oversees all contractor classifications. Over 40 specialty classifications available.
gavelHow Contractor Licensing Works in Utah
Utah licenses all construction work through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, with no minimum project value. The classification menu is broad: B100 general building, A100 general engineering, a B200 residential and small commercial license capped at $3 million, and more than 40 S-series specialty classifications, plus electrical and plumbing licenses under the same DOPL roof. Applicants clear two exams — a trade exam and a separate business and law exam — and show two years of experience. That structure aligns Utah with Nevada's all-work rigor rather than Wyoming's hands-off approach on the opposite border, so contractors moving in from the north face a full licensing process for the first time.
Run the steps in sequence: document the two years of experience, schedule and pass both the trade exam and the business and law exam, then complete the file with a financial statement, insurance at the $300,000 liability level, and workers compensation. Renewal is biennial and keyed to your birth month in even or odd years — an unusual cycle worth calendaring immediately, because it does not track your license anniversary. Classification choice is the strategic decision: B200's $3 million ceiling suits many residential and small commercial firms at lower cost of entry, but firms expecting growth should weigh starting at B100 rather than upgrading later. DOPL holds no reciprocity agreements, so out-of-state licensees complete the full Utah sequence.
account_balanceLicensing Board
Board Name
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Phone
(801) 530-6628
descriptionLicense Types
| Type | Threshold | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Contractor (B100) | All work | Required for general building construction |
| General Engineering Contractor (A100) | All work | Engineering and heavy construction |
| Residential/Small Commercial (B200) | $3M limit | Residential and small commercial up to $3M |
| Specialty Contractor (S-series) | All work | Over 40 specialty classifications |
| Electrical | All work | Licensed through DOPL |
| Plumbing | All work | Licensed through DOPL |
checklistRequirements
- check_circlePass trade exam (ICC/PSI)
- check_circlePass business/law exam
- check_circleFinancial statement
- check_circleProof of insurance
- check_circleWorkers compensation
- check_circle2 years experience
paymentsFee Schedule
Application
$260
Annual Renewal
$117
Exam Fee
$100
event_repeatRenewal Period
Biennial — birth month of even/odd years
shieldInsurance Minimums
General Liability
$300,000
Workers Compensation
Required
swap_horizReciprocity
- arrow_forwardNo reciprocity agreements
helpFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need a contractor license in Utah?
Yes — Utah's Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing requires a license for all construction work, with no dollar threshold. Classifications include B100 general building, A100 general engineering, B200 residential/small commercial capped at $3 million, over 40 S-series specialties, and electrical and plumbing licenses, all administered by DOPL.
What exams does Utah require for a contractor license?
Two: a trade exam for your classification, administered through ICC/PSI, and a separate business and law exam covering the legal and financial side of running a construction firm. Both must be passed alongside proof of two years of experience, a financial statement, insurance at the $300,000 level, and workers compensation coverage.
Does Utah accept contractor licenses from other states?
No — DOPL maintains no reciprocity agreements, so licenses from Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, or elsewhere do not transfer. Out-of-state contractors complete the full process: both exams, two years of documented experience, financial statement, and insurance. Prior out-of-state experience counts toward the experience requirement when properly verified.
How long does Utah licensing take, and when does it renew?
Plan one to three months: two exams to schedule and pass, then DOPL review of experience, financials, and insurance. The renewal cycle is the detail contractors miss — licenses renew every two years tied to your birth month in even or odd years, not your license anniversary, so calendar it at issuance.
infoData sourced from state licensing board websites. Requirements change frequently — verify with your state board before applying. Last updated April 2026.