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How to get a general contractor license in Idaho

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Idaho Contractors Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) registers general contractors in Idaho. Registration is not a competency license. Registration required unless the aggregate contract price for labor and materials on one project is less than $2,000.

Who licenses general contractor work in Idaho

CredentialState registration (no competency license)
BoardIdaho Contractors Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) official statement
Official lookupSearch general contractor licenses
When a license is neededRegistration required unless the aggregate contract price for labor and materials on one project is less than $2,000. source
License typesContractor registration

How to get licensed

  1. Register with Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses as a Contractor registration.
    Board page
  2. Carry general liability insurance including products and completed operations of at least $300,000 single limit, plus proof of workers compensation insurance or a statement why it is not required. source
  3. Pay the contractor registration application and initial fee (individual or business), effective July 1, 2026: $120. source
  4. Registration is moving from annual to biennial renewal, a transition that began October 14, 2025. source

General contractor requirements in Idaho

General contractor: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamNot found on an official source.
ExperienceNot found on an official source.
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceGeneral liability insurance including products and completed operations of at least $300,000 single limit, plus proof of workers compensation insurance or a statement why it is not required. source
RenewalRegistration is moving from annual to biennial renewal, a transition that began October 14, 2025. source
ReciprocityNot found on an official source.
Fees
  • $120 (Contractor registration application and initial fee (individual or business), effective July 1, 2026). source
  • $120 (Biennial renewal fee, effective July 1, 2026). source
  • $60 (Annual renewal fee for registrations still on the annual cycle, effective July 1, 2026). source
  • $40 (Reinstatement fee, charged in addition to the renewal fee). source

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How to verify a contractor license in Idaho

Questions

Do you need a general contractor license in Idaho?
Idaho Contractors Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) registers general contractors in Idaho. Registration is not a competency license. Registration required unless the aggregate contract price for labor and materials on one project is less than $2,000.
How do I check a general contractor license in Idaho?
The Idaho Contractors Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) keeps the record for general contractors in Idaho. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a general contractor license cost in Idaho?
$120 (Contractor registration application and initial fee (individual or business), effective July 1, 2026). $120 (Biennial renewal fee, effective July 1, 2026). $60 (Annual renewal fee for registrations still on the annual cycle, effective July 1, 2026). $40 (Reinstatement fee, charged in addition to the renewal fee).
How often does a general contractor license renew in Idaho?
Registration is moving from annual to biennial renewal, a transition that began October 14, 2025.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.