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How to check if a contractor is licensed in Idaho

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

In Idaho, the state keeps license or registration records for general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors and roofing contractors, and each has an official lookup or board listed below. Check the record before you sign a contract or pay a deposit, and treat the board's own record as final.

Which board covers which trade

TradeWho keeps the recordOfficial lookup
General contractorIdaho Contractors Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)Search general contractor licenses
ElectricalIdaho Electrical Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)Search electrical licenses
PlumbingIdaho State Plumbing Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)Search plumbing licenses
HVACIdaho Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)Search HVAC licenses
RoofingIdaho Contractors Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)Search roofing licenses

Step by step

  1. Open the official Idaho lookup run by Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and search the contractor by name or number.
    Open the official lookup
  2. Search a contractor registration, and any formal disciplinary actions, in the DOPL Online Services public search. source Registered contractors must show their registration number on advertising, contracts and building permits. source The DOPL public license search covers every DOPL board; an individual search shows license history and discipline details in real time. source
  3. Confirm the record is active and the class matches the job (Contractor registration). The board's own record governs. A registration is required for jobs above Registration required unless the aggregate contract price for labor and materials on one project is less than $2,000. source
  4. Check the bond and insurance on the record against the state minimums: 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

If the contractor is not licensed, or you have a complaint

  • File a complaint against a contractor registration through the link on the Contractors Board page. source

Homeowner protections in Idaho

  • Before a residential contract over $2,000, a general contractor must give the homeowner a disclosure statement and get a signed receipt. source
  • A homeowner may require, at their own expense, a surety bond up to the value of the project. source
  • Before final payment, the general contractor must list every subcontractor and supplier who supplied over $500 of work or materials. source
  • A contractor who works without a required registration gives up any lien on the property. source

Questions

How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Idaho?
Search the contractor by name or license number on the official Idaho lookup run by Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, then confirm the record is active and covers the type of work. For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or roofing work, use that trade's lookup in the table on this page.
What can I do if a contractor in Idaho is not licensed?
File a complaint against a contractor registration through the link on the Contractors Board page.

All Idaho licensing rules by trade

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.